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Giro d’Italia 2026 route and riders to watch
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, while Joao Almeida and Adam Yates offer strong options for UAE Team Emirates – XRG. Former winner Jai Hindley with teammate Giulio Pellizzari, alongside Richard Carapaz, will also be among the riders expected to challenge in the high mountains.
Elsewhere, riders such as Egan Bernal, Thymen Arensman, Ben O’Connor, and Felix Gall could play key roles in shaping the general classification, particularly given the limited time trial kilometres and the emphasis on climbing.
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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