The Giro d’Italia 2026 live streams feature some of cycling’s biggest names competing over three weeks for one of the most prestigious prizes in the sport — the Maglia Rosa (the Pink Jersey). Jonas Vingegaard will start as favorite as he seeks to complete the Grand Tour set of Giro, Tour de France and Vuelta a España, but the start list is full of quality and the winner could be anyone.
Yates’ twin brother Adam is expected to be among the challengers, while past winners Egan Bernal and Jai Hindley will also hope to add to their Maglia Rosa hauls. Home hopeful Giulio Pellizzari will also have plenty of eyes on him, with a decade having passed since the last time an Italian won the title, in the form of Vincenzo Nibali.
Stage 1 begins in Bulgaria, as do the first few days of competition around the picturesque Black Sea with the sprinters licking their lips, before we get to the mountain stages when the climbers take over.
This first Grand Tour of the season could be a classic, so read on for everything you need to know to watch 2026 Giro d’Itali live streams from anywhere in the world.
Can I watch Giro d’Italia 2026 for free?
The 2026 Giro d’Italia will be streamed live and for free in many countries around the world, with the best English-language coverage available in Australia.
🇦🇺 Australia: SBS on Demand (every stage)
🇮🇹 Italy: RaiPlay (every stage)
🇨🇠Switzerland: RSI / SRF (every stage)
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How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026 live streams in the US
The Giro d’Italia 2026 is available via HBO Max in the US.
A subscription to HBO Max costs from $10.99 a month for the Basic package, but you’ll need at least the Standard tier at $18.49 to watch live cycling.
If you’re out of the US but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your subscriptions from anywhere.
How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026 live streams in the UK
Cycling fans in the UK can watch the Giro d’Italia 2026, and the majority of UCI World Tour events, on TNT Sports.
To access this you’ll either need to add it to your TV package, or you can take out a standalone subscription via HBO Max. The best value streaming package is £25.99 a month for a 12-month term.
You will also have access to the Premier League, Champions League and Europa League football plus Tour de France cycling, rugby, wrestling, UFC, and MotoGP.
If you’re traveling overseas, don’t worry, as you can use NordVPN to watch your usual service from abroad.
How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026 live streams in Canada
Cycling fans in Canada can watch the Giro d’Italia 2026, and most UCI World Tour events, on FloBikes.
Prices are available from CA$215.88 for the year or CA$49.99 a month.
Not at home? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to make your device think you’re still in Canada.
How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026 live streams in Australia
As mentioned above, Australian cycling fans are in luck as they have one of the widest ranges of English-language free-to-air content. That is thanks to coverage being provided by the online platform, SBS On Demand .
SBS has the rights to the Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026, plus Tour de France, Vuelta a España, Gent-Wevelgem, Paris-Roubaix, Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Eschborn-Frankfurt and Paris-Tours, as well as many more.
Outside of Australia? Use a VPN to watch coverage of the Giro d’Italia 2026.
Giro d’Italia 2026 — FAQs
What is the Giro d’Italia 2026 Schedule?
Friday, May 8
Stage 1: Durazzo – Tirana
Saturday, May 9
Stage 2: Tirana – Tirana
Sunday, May 10
Stage 3: Valona – Valona
Monday, May 11
Stage 4: Alberobello – Lecce
Tuesday, May 12
Rest day
Wednesday, May 13
Stage 5: Ceglie Messapica – Matera
Thursday, May 14
Stage 6: Potenza – Naples
Friday, May 15
Stage 7: Castel di Sangro – Tagliacozzo
Saturday, May 16
Stage 8: Giulianova – Castelraimondo
Sunday, May 17
Stage 9: Gubbio – Siena
Monday, May 18
Rest day
Tuesday, May 19
Stage 10 (ITT): Lucca – Pisa
Wednesday, May 20
Stage 11: Viareggio – Castelnovo ne’ Mont
Thursday, May 21
Stage 12: Modena – Viadana
Friday, May 22
Stage 13: Rovigo – Monte Berico
Saturday, May 23
Stage 14: Treviso – Nova Gorica
Sunday, May 24
Stage 15: Fiume Veneto – Asiago
Monday, May 25
Rest day
Tuesday, May 26
Stage 16: Piazzola sul Brenta – San Valentino
Wednesday, May 27
Stage 17: San Michele all’Adige – Bormio
Thursday, May 28
Stage 18: Morbegno – Cesano Maderno
Friday, May 29
Stage 19: Biella – Champoluc
Saturday, May 30
Stage 20: Verrès – Sestrière
Sunday, May 31
Stage 21: Rome – Rome
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