The 109th Giro d’Italia is here! The race starts on Friday 8 May with three stages in Bulgaria, before returning to Italy for the remaining 18 stages, excepting stage 16 which takes place in Switzerland. The 2026 Giro finishes in Rome on Sunday 31 May.
The route covers 3,468km and almost 49km vertically, around 3,000m less climbing than last year. There are flat days scattered throughout the route too and just one individual time trial over 42km.
In past years, the last few stages have often mixed up the overall general classification, keeping the GC racing interesting right up to the final stage.
Visma-Lease a Bike could be favourites to retain the title this year. Jonas Vingegaard looked to be in prime form in early season races and he'd take over from the now-retired Simon Yates as the holder of the Trofeo Senza Fine.
How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026: quick guide
- Watch in the UK: Subscribe to TNT Sports
- Watch in the USA: Subscribe to FloBikes
- Watch in Canada: Subscribe to FloBikes
- Watch in Australia: Free to view on SBS
- Watch anywhere: Catch your usual stream on the move by subscribing to NordVPN*
How can I watch the Giro d’Italia 2026 live in the UK?
TNT Sports/HBO Max has live and on-demand coverage of each day's racing, including multiscreen options. There are full details here. There is also pre- and post-stage analysis in The Breakaway and hour-long daily highlights.
A TNT Sports/HBO Max subscription costs £25.99 per month when billed annually. It’s available on a range of platforms, including tablets, mobile, TV with Chromecast, or AirPlay, Android TV or Apple TV.
How else can I watch the 2026 Giro d'Italia when I’m outside the UK?
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is software that enables you to change your device's IP address, making it appear as though you're accessing the internet from another country.
As long as you adhere to your broadcaster's terms and conditions, a VPN enables you to unblock your usual streaming services, no matter your location. Additionally, a VPN can improve playback speeds and significantly enhance your overall internet security.
There are many VPN options available, but we recommend NordVPN as the best choice. It offers strong streaming capabilities, robust security features, and excellent value for money.
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How can I watch the Giro d’Italia 2026 live in the US?
This year, Giro coverage will be on Flobikes in the US and Canada. There's the usual wide range of devices supported, including computers, mobile apps and connected TVs.
In the USA, a FloBikes subscription costs $39.99 a month or $156 for 12 months.
In Canada, a FloBikes subscription costs CAD$49.99 a month or CAD$216 for 12 months.
How can I watch the Giro d’Italia 2026 live in Australia?
SBS will be offering free coverage of the Giro d’Italia live and on demand on SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand. Start times are variable, but all in the evening, and there are also daily highlights, repeated at 7am and 5pm on weekdays, 7am and 4:30pm at weekends and on-demand mini-replays.
How else can I watch the Giro d’Italia 2026?
There’s live terrestrial coverage in many European countries, with Italian chain Rai showing the racing live on Rai Sport (times TBA), and on Rai Play for on-demand access. If you have a VPN, you may be able to sign in to watch, complete with Italian commentary to get the full Giro experience.
There's a full list of broadcasters by country on the Giro d'Italia's site here.
How can I watch the Giro d’Italia 2026 if I can’t watch live coverage?
YouTube is a good option if you want shorter highlights and you don’t have on-demand access to any of the above sources. You can also watch short highlight videos on the Giro d’Italia site.
Both are also good sources for highlights of previous editions to get you geared up for the racing.
