Giro d’Italia

Road · Stage Race
DateMay 9–29, 2026
Time5:00–6:30 am ET
Location🇮🇹 Italy
Most recent winner🌐 Simon Yates (2025)
BroadcastCoverage varies by country
CourseStage Race
Why watch?

The 109th Giro starts in Bulgaria with Jonas Vingegaard confirmed before the route turns toward the Dolomites, where three weeks of climbing will settle the maglia rosa.

Stage Preview

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Stage 1: Nessebar to Burgas | Giro d’Italia 2026 Preview

The 2026 Giro d'Italia opens on May 8 with a 156-kilometer flat stage from Nessebar to Burgas along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast. The Grande Partenza moves east this year, and the first maglia rosa will be decided in a sprint finish on the wide boulevard approaching Burgas harbor. Positioning matters more than power here, and the opening day will reward teams who can organize a leadout in unfamiliar territory. The route follows the coastline south from the ancient town of Nessebar, passing through resort towns and flat agricultural land before turning inland briefly and returning to the sea for the final approach. There are no categorized climbs, no technical descents,…

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