The opening race of the WorldTour calendar starts on January 21, 2020 and runs for six stages.
The Tour Down Under is the first chance for riders to test their form and see what they need to work on ahead of the Spring Classics.
For those of us desperate for the season to start again, the Tour Down Under provides the first chance to see transferred riders on their new teams and get a glimpse of everyone in some degree of new kit.
>>> Tour Down Under 2020 start list
Europe and North America
The race will be broadcast on Eurosport, available in satellite TV packages or through the online Eurosport Player. Americans can catch coverage on NBC Sports' streaming app.
The Eurosport website has provided details of when they'll be going live with each stage, which we've listed below. For insomniacs, the schedule will suit perfectly, for everyone else it's probably better to just catch the highlights the next morning.
How to watch in other locations
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Tour Down Under official tracker app
You can catch up on live coverage of the TDU via the race's official app. In addition to some video and text commentary, this features GPS tracking data. The app is available via the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Tour Down Under live coverage timings
Stage one, Tues January 21, Tanuda to Tanuda
Live coverage starts: 00:30am
Stage two, Weds January 22, Woodside to Stirling
Live coverage starts: 00:30am
Stage three, Thurs January 23, Unley to Paracombe
Live coverage starts: 00:41am
Stage four, Fri January 24, Norwood to Murray Birdge
Live coverage starts: 00:49am
Stage five, Sat January 25, Glenelg to Victor Harbor
Live coverage starts: 00:27am
Stage six, Sun January 26, McLaren Vale to Willunga Hill
Live coverage starts: 00:11am
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