There are just two days left in the Giro d'Italia, the first of the three 2025 Grand Tour races, and the competition remains a close one. We've compiled absolutely everything you need to know about how to watch the Giro d'Italia, including free streaming options around the world.
The stakes are high at this year's Giro d'Italia, a 21-stage trek through Italy, as a new victor is vying for the title. Reigning champion Tadej Pogačar is sitting out the 2025 race in preparation for the Tour de France, and Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard are also notably absent, leaving an opening for a new champion this year. Pogačar made waves last year when he won by nearly 10 minutes, the largest margin of victory at the race in more than half a century.
Isaac del Toro of UAE Team Emirates has maintained a steady lead over the past several stages and nears the final two stretches with a 43-second lead. It's a marginally greater overall time than he had earlier in the week, but with less than a minute between him and second place, there's still room for anything to happen in the final days. Richard Carapaz has moved up to second place, knocking Simon Yates down to third. Derek Gee and Damiano Caruso rank fourth and fifth, respectively.
Whether you're a longtime cycling fan or a new viewer thanks to the excitement of this year, we've got you covered when it comes to tuning in. Keep reading to learn global viewing options and tentative start times for each of the remaining stages.
How to watch Giro d'Italia in Italy
The host nation will offer comprehensive Giro d'Italia coverage through Italy's Rai. Italian viewers can live stream the race for free through RaiPlay. Cycling fans just need to navigate to the live portion of the site, and then they're all set to start watching. Rai 2 or Rai Sport should have the bulk of the coverage.
How to watch Giro d'Italia in Australia
The Giro d'Italia will air on SBS Viceland in Australia. English-language coverage is available to live stream for free through SBS On Demand, which just requires free account creation to use. SBS will air coverage of most major cycling events this year.
How to watch Giro d'Italia from anywhere
Cycling fans who aren't in Australia or Italy at the moment can still keep up with their go-to streaming options from abroad with the aid of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are top-notch cybersecurity apps that enable people to alter their device's virtual location. They're extra popular tools among those hoping to access their usual websites and apps while traveling overseas or upgrade their internet privacy.
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How to watch Giro d'Italia with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch.
- Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.
- Navigate to your streaming service, such as SBS On Demand (Australia) or RaiPlay (Italy), and create an account if necessary.
- Enjoy the race.
How to watch Giro d'Italia in the US
Max is the US streaming home of Giro d'Italia. Cycling fans will need to subscribe to an ad-free tier to unlock sports live streaming via the B/R Sports Add-on. Ad-free subscriptions start at $17/month. You can also explore the ad-free Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max bundle, which costs $30/month, if you're looking for more streaming bang for your buck.
How to watch Giro d'Italia in the UK
In the UK, fans can catch Giro d'Italia coverage on TNT Sports. Cord-cutters can live stream the race with Discovery Plus. You'll need to opt for the Premium tier to unlock the event. This plan — which also carries Champions League, motorsports, and UFC coverage — costs £31/month.
How to watch Giro d'Italia in Canada
Giro d'Italia coverage is available through FloBikes in Canada. Subscriptions cost $40/month and offer live streams of most major races, including the Tour de France, UCI World Championships, and USA Cycling National Championships.
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