The Liverpool leg will see the peloton race from the Cumbrian town of Keswick through Lancashire eventually travelling through the boroughs of Knowsley and St Helens, before finishing the stage in a super sprint along Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, giving residents and visitors the chance to see the world’s best riders racing on local road.
The Tour de France will make only its fifth visit to Britain, beginning its three-week journey in Edinburgh on Friday, 2 July, with three stages taking riders through Scotland, north-west England and Wales.
Britain’s role in the 2027 male and female races was showcased during the official presentation at the Palais des Congrès in Paris today.
Taking place on Saturday, 3 July 2027, stage two of the men’s race is expected to draw huge crowds to the Liverpool City Region.
The Tour will present a huge multi-million-pound boost to the local tourism economy and will put a timely spotlight on the region’s active travel programme, which is delivering more than 600km of new cycling and walking routes.
The event is expected to provide a major opportunity to showcase the region to an international audience, building on its track record of hosting major cultural and sporting events.
The arrival of the Tour De France completes an impressive hattrick of global sporting events coming to the Liverpool city region over the next few years, with the UEFA EURO 2028 Championships to be hosted at Everton FC’s stadium and the city hosting the World Gymnastics Championships in 2030.
Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, said: “The Tour de France coming to Liverpool is a landmark moment for our city. From our waterfront and world-famous landmarks to our neighbourhoods and communities, billions of viewers around the world will see Liverpool at its very best.
“Securing a place on the Tour de France route is a huge vote of confidence in Liverpool and our ability to deliver world-class events on an international stage. This historic occasion will bring fantastic experiences and real opportunities for local people and businesses and will provide a significant boost to our economy.
“We look forward to welcoming riders, teams, and supporters from across the world for what promises to be an unforgettable occasion.”
Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram said: “The Tour de France is one of the greatest sporting spectacles on the planet. For three weeks, millions of people around the world will be glued to the action, watching the best cyclists on earth push themselves to the absolute limit. And next summer, that spectacle is coming right to our doorstep.
“We’re a region that lives and breathes sport, and we know a thing or two about putting on a show. From the streets of St Helens and Huyton to the finish on our iconic waterfront, this is going to be a special moment for everyone who lives here, and a chance to be part of sporting history.
“I hope seeing these incredible athletes in action inspires a new generation to get on their bikes, give cycling a go and discover what they can achieve. The race might only be here for a day, but the impact it can have on our region could last for years.”