Which Tour de France classification is led by the green jersey?

The green jersey leads the Tour de France’s points classification.

Known in French as the maillot vert, the green jersey is awarded to the rider with the highest points total. Points come from finishing positions on stages and from intermediate sprints, with the exact scale varying according to the type of stage and the race regulations.

The competition generally favours fast, consistent riders, especially sprinters, but it is not simply a prize for winning the most stages. A rider can build a large advantage through repeated high finishes and strong sprint results. The final winner is the rider with the most points after the race ends.

The yellow jersey is different: it identifies the leader of the general classification, which is based primarily on cumulative time. The polka-dot jersey represents the mountains classification, while the team classification ranks squads by the aggregate times of their best-placed riders.