Live streams from the Giro d’Italia 2026 featuring some of the biggest names in cycling competing over three weeks for one of the sport’s most prestigious awards: the Maglia Rosa (the pink jersey). Jonas Vingegaard will start as favorite as he looks to complete the entire Grand Tour made up of the 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 former winners Egan Bernal and Jai Hindley are also hoping to add to their Maglia Rosa tally. Local hope 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.
The first stage begins in Bulgaria, as do the first days of competition around the picturesque Black Sea with the sprinters licking their lips, before arriving at the mountain stages where 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 Giro d’Itali 2026 live streams from anywhere in the world.
Can I watch the 2026 Giro d’Italia for free?
THE Tour of Italy 2026 will be broadcast live and free in many countries around the world, with the best English coverage available in Australia.
🇦🇺 Australia: SBS on demand (each step)
🇮🇹 Italy: RaiPlay (each step)
🇨🇭 Swiss: RSI/SRF (each step)
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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 United States.
A subscription to HBO Max costs from $10.99 per month for the Basic package, but you’ll need at least the Standard tier at $18.49 to watch cycling live.
If you’re not in the US but still want to connect, explore the VPN route shown above, which will help you access your subscriptions wherever you are.
How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026 live streams in the UK
Cycling fans in the UK can watch the 2026 Giro d’Italia and the majority of UCI World Tour events on TNT Sports.
To access it, you’ll either need to add it to your TV package or purchase a standalone subscription through HBO Max. The best value streaming package is £25.99 per month for 12 months.
You will also have access to the Premier League, the Champions League and the Europa League, as well as the Tour de France cycling, rugby, wrestling, UFC and MotoGP.
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How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026 live streams in Canada
Cycling fans in Canada can watch the 2026 Giro d’Italia and most UCI World Tour events on FloBikes.
Pricing starts at CA$215.88 for the year or CA$49.99 per month.
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How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026 live streams in Australia
As mentioned above, Australian cycling fans are lucky because they have one of the widest ranges of free English-language content. This is thanks to the coverage provided by the online platform, SBS on demand .
SBS owns the rights to Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026, as well as the Tour de France, Vuelta a España, Gent-Wevelgem, Paris-Roubaix, Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Eschborn-Frankfurt and Paris-Tours, as well as many others.
Outside Australia? Use a VPN to watch coverage of the 2026 Giro d’Italia.
Giro d’Italia 2026 — FAQ
What is the calendar for the Giro d’Italia 2026?
Friday May 8
Stage 1: Durazzo – Tirana
Saturday May 9
Stage 2: Tirana – Tirana
Sunday May 10
Step 3: Valona – Valona
Monday May 11
Stage 4: Alberobello – Lecce
Tuesday May 12
Day off
Wednesday May 13
Step 5: Ceglie Messapica – Matera
Thursday May 14
Stage 6: Potenza – Naples
Friday May 15
Step 7: Castel di Sangro – Tagliacozzo
Saturday May 16
Stage 8: Giulianova – Castelraimondo
Sunday May 17
Stage 9: Gubbio – Siena
Monday May 18
Day off
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
Day off
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 – Sestriere
Sunday May 31
Stage 21: Rome – Rome
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