Giro d’Italia 2026 live streams features some of cycling’s biggest names competing over three weeks for one of the most prestigious awards in the sport – the Maglia Rosa (the pink jersey). Jonas Vingegaard starts as favourite, as he looks to complete the Grand Tour set 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 contenders, while former winners Egan Bernal and Jai Hindley will also be hoping to add to their Maglia Rosa haul. Home hope Giulio Pellizzari will also have plenty of eyes on him, with it having been a decade since an Italian last 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 reach 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 free in many countries around the world, with the best English language coverage available in Australia.
🇦🇺 Australia: SBS on Demand (each step)
🇮🇹 Italy: RaiPlay (each step)
🇨🇭 Switzerland: RSI / SRF (each step)
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How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026 live streams in the US
Giro d’Italia 2026 is available via HBO Max in the United States.
A subscription to HBO Max starts at $10.99 a month for the basic package, but you’ll need at least the $18.49 Standard tier to watch live cycling.
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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 this, you either need to add it to your TV package or you can take out a standalone subscription via HBO Max. The best streaming package is £25.99 per month for a 12-month period.
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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 is available starting at $215.88 for the year or $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 as they have one of the widest selections of English language free-to-air content. It is thanks to the coverage from the online platform, SBS On Demand .
SBS has the rights to Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026, plus 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 more.
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Giro d’Italia 2026 — frequently asked questions
What is the schedule for Giro d’Italia 2026?
Friday, May 8
Stage 1: Durazzo – Tirana
Saturday 9 May
Stage 2: Tirana – Tirana
Sunday, May 10
Stage 3: Valona – Valona
Monday, May 11
Stage 4: Alberobello – Lecce
Tuesday 12 May
Rest day
Wednesday 13 May
Stage 5: Ceglie Messapica – Matera
Thursday 14 May
Stage 6: Potenza – Naples
Friday, May 15
Stage 7: Castel di Sangro – Tagliacozzo
Saturday 16 May
Stage 8: Giulianova – Castelraimondo
Sunday, May 17
Stage 9: Gubbio – Siena
Monday, May 18
Rest day
Tuesday 19 May
Stage 10 (ITT): Lucca – Pisa
Wednesday 20 May
Stage 11: Viareggio – Castelnovo ne’ Mont
Thursday 21 May
Stage 12: Modena – Viadana
Friday, May 22
Stage 13: Rovigo – Monte Berico
Saturday 23 May
Stage 14: Treviso – Nova Gorica
Sunday, May 24
Stage 15: Fiume Veneto – Asiago
Monday, May 25
Rest day
Tuesday 26 May
Stage 16: Piazzola sul Brenta – San Valentino
Wednesday 27 May
Stage 17: San Michele all’Adige – Bormio
Thursday 28 May
Stage 18: Morbegno – Cesano Maderno
Friday, May 29
Stage 19: Biella – Champoluc
Saturday 30 May
Stage 20: Verrès – Sestrière
Sunday, May 31
Stage 21: Rome – Rome
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