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Where to watch Giro d'Italia 2026: Full schedule, start times, channel, live stream for cycling stage race
TL;DR
The Giro d'Italia 2026 will take place over three weeks in May, covering Italy, Bulgaria, and Switzerland. Viewers can find the full schedule, start times, and live streaming options for the cycling event.
Key points
- Giro d'Italia 2026 spans three weeks in May
- Event covers Italy, Bulgaria, and Switzerland
- Full schedule and start times provided
- Live streaming options available
Giro d'Italia
Where to watch Giro d'Italia 2026: Full schedule, start times, channel, live stream for cycling stage race originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The one-day classics and monuments of spring are done, and it's time for cycling season to enter the next stage.
The first grand tour of 2026, the Giro d'Italia, unfolds across Italy (and, this year, Bulgaria and Switzerland) over three weeks in May.
Though some of the sport's heaviest hitters are sitting this one out, including recent winners Simon Yates (2025), Tadej Pogacar (2024) and Primoz Roglic (2023), a strong field led by Jonas Vingegaard is set to compete for the honor of wearing the pink jersey in 2026.
Aside from first-time participant Vingegaard, potential general classification contenders include the defending champion's twin brother, Adam Yates, and past winners Jai Hindley (2022) and Egan Bernal (2021).
Who will claim the maglia rosa in 2026? Here's everything you need to know to watch every stage of the 109th Giro d'Italia.
Where to watch Giro d'Italia 2026 in USA
The first two weeks of the Giro d'Italia will be broadcast live by truTV and can be streamed via DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Fans can stream every stage of the Giro with HBO Max.
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Giro d'Italia schedule, stages 2026
The 2026 Giro d'Italia will be contested across 21 stages, with the first three set to take place in Bulgaria and Stage 16 in Switzerland. Stage 10 will be an individual time trial.
| Stage | Date | Location (type) | Start (ET) | Watch/Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 8 | Nessebar to Burgas* (flat, 91 mi.) | 6 a.m. | truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
| 2 | May 9 | Burgas to Veliko Tarnovo* (hilly, 137 mi.) | 4:30 a.m. | truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
| 3 | May 10 | Plovdiv to Sofia* (flat, 109 mi.) | 5:30 a.m. | truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
| 4 | May 12 | Catanzaro to Cosenza (flat, 86 mi.) | 7 a.m. | truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
| 5 | May 13 | Praia a Mare to Potenza (hilly, 126 mi.) | 6 a.m. | truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
| 6 |
* - Stage in Bulgaria
^ - Stage in Switzerland
Giro d'Italia winners list
Here are the 10 most recent Giro d'Italia general classification winners:
| Year | Winner | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Simon Yates | Great Britain |
| 2024 | Tadej Pogacar | Slovenia |
| 2023 | Primoz Roglic | Slovenia |
| 2022 | Jai Hindley | Australia |
| 2021 | Egan Bernal | Colombia |
| 2020 | Tao Geoghegan Hart | Great Britain |
| 2019 | Richard Carapaz | Ecuador |
| 2018 | Chris Froome | Great Britain |
| 2017 | Tom Dumoulin | Netherlands |
| 2016 | Vincenzo Nibali | Italy |
Q&A
What are the dates for the Giro d'Italia 2026?
The Giro d'Italia 2026 will unfold over three weeks in May.
Where can I watch the Giro d'Italia 2026 live?
The article provides details on channels and live streaming options for watching the Giro d'Italia 2026.
Which countries will the Giro d'Italia 2026 take place in?
The Giro d'Italia 2026 will take place in Italy, Bulgaria, and Switzerland.
What is the schedule for the Giro d'Italia 2026 stages?
The full schedule of stages for the Giro d'Italia 2026 is available in the article.
