How to watch Giro d'Italia: Live stream the 2025 race free from anywhere
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The 2025 cycling season is underway, and the first of the three Grand Tour races has arrived. We've compiled everything you need to now about how to watch Giro d'Italia, including free streaming options.
Some of the top cyclists in the world have descended on Italy for a 21-stage trek through the country. Notably, reigning champ Tadej Pogačar will sit out this year's race, instead putting his focus on the summer's Tour de France. Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel will also be absent for the Italian endurance test, paving the way for a new potential star in the cycling world. Primož Roglič is a notable competitor heading into the race, but the three-week timeline and difficult course leave room for many surprises along the way.
The race kicks off on May 8 and will run until the very first day of June, so you'll want to make sure you have your viewing options in order for the long run. Keep reading to learn all of the global live streaming options.
How to watch Giro d'Italia in Italy
The host nation will offer comprehensive Giro d'Italia coverage through Italy's Rai. 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 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.
ExpressVPN is one of the best options on the market, thanks to its user-friendliness and security perks, which you can explore in our ExpressVPN review. Plus, the app comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
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 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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