How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026 live, online and on TV in the UK, USA and Australia - Dates and schedules
CyclingSunday, 10 May 2026 at 11:04
The 2026 Giro d’Italia runs from May 8 to May 31, beginning in Bulgaria before returning to Italy for a three-week battle that will once again shape the Grand Tour season. With a climber-friendly route, a single long time trial, and a decisive final week in the mountains, this year’s race is set up for late drama. For viewers in the UK, USA, and Australia, here is how to watch every stage live, along with the full schedule and global broadcast information.
As always, you can always follow the race on CyclingUpToDate with our full coverage, which will includes recaps, previews, rider quotes and Liveblogs.
How to watch Giro d’Italia 2026 in the UK, Ireland, USA and Australia
| Region | TV | Live Stream |
| UK & Ireland | TNT Sports | HBO Max |
| USA | truTV | HBO Max |
| Australia | SBS | SBS (On Demand) |
Notes:
- In the UK, both TNT Sports and HBO Max carry the race coverage.
- In Australia, SBS broadcasts every stage live and streams it online via SBS On Demand.
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The 109th edition of the Giro d’Italia features 21 stages across roughly 3,400 kilometres, with the opening three stages held in Bulgaria before the race transfers to Italy. Seven summit finishes and nearly 50,000 metres of climbing ensure that the general classification will be decided in the mountains, particularly in a demanding final week.
Among the expected contenders, Jonas Vingegaard is set to headline the race as he targets overall victory, whilst the likes of Giulio Pellizzari, Michael Storer, Felix Gall and Adam Yates are amongst the top contenders for the overall podium; adding to INEOS Grenadiers' Thymen Arensman and Egan Bernal.
As ever at the Giro, the final week is likely to prove decisive, with back-to-back mountain stages offering opportunities for major time gaps and late shifts in the standings.
Jonas Vingegaard makes a long awaited Giro d'Italia debut in 2026
Giro d’Italia 2026 schedule and start times
The full stage schedule for the 2026 Giro d’Italia is as follows (all times in Central European Time - CET, estimated):
| Stage | Date | Day | Start Time (Est) | Finish Time (Est) |
| Stage 1 | May 8 | Friday | 12:30 | 16:00 |
| Stage 2 | May 9 | Saturday | 12:00 | 17:15 |
| Stage 3 | May 10 | Sunday | 12:15 | 16:30 |
| Stage 4 | May 12 | Tuesday | 13:00 | 16:30 |
| Stage 5 | May 13 | Wednesday | 12:15 | 17:10 |
| Stage 6 | May 14 | Thursday | 13:00 | 16:45 |
| Stage 7 | May 15 | Friday | 11:45 | 17:30 |
| Stage 8 | May 16 | Saturday | 12:45 | 16:50 |
| Stage 9 | May 17 | Sunday | 12:15 | 17:15 |
| Stage 10 (ITT) | May 19 | Tuesday | 13:00 | 17:15 |
| Stage 11 | May 20 | Wednesday | 12:30 | 17:00 |
| Stage 12 | May 21 | Thursday | 12:30 | 16:45 |
| Stage 13 | May 22 | Friday | 12:15 | 17:05 |
| Stage 14 | May 23 | Saturday | 13:15 | 16:50 |
| Stage 15 | May 24 | Sunday | 13:20 | 16:40 |
| Stage 16 | May 26 | Tuesday | 13:30 | 16:45 |
| Stage 17 | May 27 | Wednesday | 12:00 | 17:05 |
| Stage 18 | May 28 | Thursday | 12:45 | 16:50 |
| Stage 19 | May 29 | Friday | 12:15 | 17:10 |
| Stage 20 | May 30 | Saturday | 11:50 | 17:20 |
| Stage 21 | May 31 | Sunday | 15:00 | 18:30 |
Global broadcasters for Giro d’Italia 2026
For viewers outside the UK, USA and Australia, the race will be available via the following official broadcasters:
| Region | Broadcaster / Platform |
| Italy | Rai, Eurosport, HBO Max, discovery+ |
| Europe (general) | Eurosport, HBO Max, discovery+ |
| Canada / North America | FloBikes |
| Belgium (highlights) | RTL, VRT |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR |
| Spain | EITB |
| Denmark | Kanal 5 |
| South America | DIRECTV |
| Central America | ESPN |
| Bolivia | Sport TV |
| Colombia | Caracol TV, RCN |
| Japan | J SPORTS |
| China | Zhibo TV |
| Russia | Okko |
| Bulgaria | Bulgarian National Television |
With full stage timings and global broadcast options available, viewers can plan their coverage of the 2026 Giro d’Italia from start to finish.
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