Overview
- Mayor Arnaud Robinet and regional president Franck Leroy presented the candidacy to Tour director Christian Prudhomme in Reims, where he praised the city’s international reach and Champagne landscapes for television appeal.
- Luxembourg has formally entered the race, with additional interest signaled from the Czech Republic, Slovenia and the Netherlands, according to Prudhomme.
- Prudhomme said the 2028 host will be named before the 2026 Grand Départ, setting a decision deadline before July 2026.
- Organizers expect the 2028 start to be brought forward to late June due to Olympic cycling events scheduled in Los Angeles in mid to late July.
- Reims last hosted the opening day in 1956 and has featured in recent editions, including a 2014 finish and a 2019 start, reinforcing its historical links to the Tour.