Are you ready for the first Grand Tour of the year? The 109th edition of the Giro d'Italia is here! Running from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 31, 2026, this year's race features an exciting "Grande Partenza" (Big Start) in Bulgaria before returning home to the brutal, beautiful mountain passes of Italy.
Whether you want to watch the sprinters battle on the flats or witness the GC contenders fight for the legendary Maglia Rosa (Pink Jersey), we have compiled everything you need to know about the route, schedule, and where to catch the live TV broadcasts.
🚴♂️ 2026 Giro d'Italia Overview
Dates: May 8 – May 31, 2026
Edition: 109th
Total Riders: 184 riders across 23 elite teams
Defending Champions & Key Contenders: Keep an eye on riders like Jonas Vingegaard, Felix Gall, Jai Hindley, and Giulio Pellizzari battling it out on the steep climbs.
The Route: Starting on the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria, the peloton spends three days in Eastern Europe before taking a rest day to fly down to the southern foot of Italy, working its way up the peninsula.
Region / Country TV Channel / Streaming Platform Free or Paid? 🇬🇧 United Kingdom HBO Max / TNT Sports 3 Paid (Subscription) 🇺🇸 United States HBO Max Paid (Subscription) 🇨🇦 Canada FloSports Paid (Subscription) 🇪🇺 Europe (FR, NL, DE) HBO Max / Eurosport Paid (Subscription) 🇦🇺 Australia SBS FREE (Requires free account) 🇮🇹 Italy RAI Sport / RAI 2 FREE (No account needed) 🌍 Pan-Africa SuperSport Paid 🇮🇳 Subcontinent Star Sports Paid
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