The spring classics have wrapped up, and cycling fans are gearing up for the next big challenge: the Giro d'Italia 2026. As the first grand tour of the season, this three-week race will weave through Italy, with special stops in Bulgaria and Switzerland this year, kicking off in May.

Headlining the pack is Jonas Vingegaard, making his Giro debut and leading a competitive field for the coveted maglia rosa. While some top names like Simon Yates (2025 champion), Tadej Pogacar (2024 winner), and Primoz Roglic (2023 victor) are sitting out, the race is far from short on star power. Keep an eye on Adam Yates—the defending champion's twin brother—along with past winners Jai Hindley (2022) and Egan Bernal (2021) as they battle for general classification glory.

Wondering where to catch all the action? The first two weeks of the Giro will air live on truTV, with streaming options available through DIRECTV—offering a free trial for new users. For full coverage, every stage can be streamed on HBO Max. Whether you're tuning in for the mountain stages or the time trials, there's no shortage of ways to follow the race.

The 2026 edition features 21 stages, starting with a unique three-stage opening in Bulgaria and a Stage 16 detour into Switzerland. Stage 10 will test riders with an individual time trial, while other highlights include a flat 106-mile leg from Fai della Paganella to Pieve di Soligo and a mountainous 120-mile climb from Gemona del Friuli to Piancavallo.

As the race unfolds, all eyes will be on who adds their name to the list of recent champions. Here are the last 10 Giro d'Italia winners: Simon Yates (2025), Tadej Pogacar (2024), Primoz Roglic (2023), Jai Hindley (2022), Egan Bernal (2021), Tao Geoghegan Hart (2020), Richard Carapaz (2019), Chris Froome (2018), Tom Dumoulin (2017), and Vincenzo Nibali (2016). Will Vingegaard join their ranks, or will a familiar face reclaim the pink jersey?