How To Watch 2025 Giro d’Italia Live Stream For Free

The 2025 Giro d’Italia live stream will take place from May 4 to May 26 and will start in Venaria Reale and end in Rome. There are two individual time trial stages and 4 stages longer than 200 km.

The Giro d’Italia (Italian for “Tour of Italy”) is one of the three Grand Tours of professional road cycling, alongside the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. It is one of the most prestigious and challenging cycling races in the world and is considered a key event in the cycling calendar. The race typically takes place every year in May and lasts for about three weeks, covering around 3,500 kilometers (2,200 miles) through a variety of terrains across Italy and sometimes nearby countries.

Where Can I Watch Giro d’Italia 2025 Live Stream?

You can watch Giro d’Italia via SBS (Australia), RaiPlay (Italy) and RTBF (Belgium) as they will be broadcasting the competition for free.

However, if you’re not in a country where the 2025 Giro d’Italia live stream is made available or you don’t have access to a paid TV service, you’ll be blocked from accessing the live stream due to broadcasting rights.

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1. Register for a free SmartDNS account
2. Set up your device to use SmartDNS servers
3. Watch the 2025 Giro d’Italia live stream for free.

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Watch Giro d’Italia Live Stream For Free

That’s it! You can now watch the 2025 Giro d’Italia via the links below:

• Rai Play

• SBS On Demand (Expand the instructions below to register for a free account)

Note: For Android / iPad / iPhone: If the TV site is redirecting to download their app, you can set your Chrome browser to request for a Desktop site and access it again.

Giro d’Italia 2025 Official Route

Giro d’Italia 2025 Official Stages

Stage	Date	Course	Distance	Type
1	04-May	Venaria Reale to Torino	136 km (85 mi)	Hilly stage
2	05-May	San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa (Biella)	150 km (93 mi)	Hilly stage
3	06-May	Novara to Fossano	165 km (103 mi)	Flat stage
4	07-May	Acqui Terme to Andora	187 km (116 mi)	Flat stage
5	08-May	Genova to Lucca	176 km (109 mi)	Hilly stage
6	09-May	Viareggio to Rapolano Terme	177 km (110 mi)	Hilly stage
7	10-May	Foligno to Perugia	37.2 km (23.1 mi)	Individual time trial
8	11-May	Spoleto to Prati di Tivo	153 km (95 mi)	Mountain stage
9	12-May	Avezzano to Napoli	206 km (128 mi)	Hilly stage
	13-May			Rest day
10	14-May	Pompei to Cusano Mutri	141 km (88 mi)	Intermediate stage
11	15-May	Foiano di Val Fortore to Francavilla al Mare	203 km (126 mi)	Flat stage
12	16-May	Martinsicuro to Fano	183 km (114 mi)	Hilly stage
13	17-May	Riccione to Cento	179 km (111 mi)	Flat stage
14	18-May	Castiglione delle Stiviere to Desenzano del Garda	31 km (19 mi)	Individual time trial
15	19-May	Manerba del Garda to Livigno	220 km (140 mi)	Mountain stage
	20-May			Rest day
16	21-May	Livigno to Santa Cristina Valgardena	202 km (126 mi)	Mountain stage
17	22-May	Selva di Val Gardena to Passo del Brocon	154 km (96 mi)	Mountain stage
18	23-May	Fiera di Primiero to Padova	166 km (103 mi)	Flat stage
19	24-May	Mortegliano to Sappada	154 km (96 mi)	Intermediate stage
20	25-May	Alpago to Bassano del Grappa	175 km (109 mi)	Mountain stage
21	26-May	Rome to Rome	126 km (78 mi)	Flat stage
Total			3,449 km (2,143 mi)

Teams

UCI WorldTeams

Alpecin–Deceuninck	Intermarché–Wanty
Arkéa–B&B Hotels	Lidl–Trek
Astana Qazaqstan Team	Movistar Team
Bora–Hansgrohe	Soudal–Quick-Step
Cofidis	Team Bahrain Victorious
Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale	Team dsm–firmenich PostNL
EF Education–EasyPost	Team Jayco–AlUla
Groupama–FDJ	UAE Team Emirates
Ineos Grenadiers	Visma–Lease a Bike

UCI ProTeams

Polti–Kometa

Tudor Pro Cycling Team

Israel–Premier Tech

VF Group–Bardiani–CSF–Faizanè

Finally, launch the app, choose the Sports category and click on Giro d’Italia.

Key Facts about the Giro d’Italia:

1. History and Origins:

• Founded: The first Giro d’Italia was held in 1909, and it was created by the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport to promote their publication. The race was initially conceived as a way to sell more newspapers, and it quickly became a key part of Italian cycling culture.
• The Giro was inspired by the success of the Tour de France, which began a few years earlier in 1903.
• Early Years: The inaugural Giro in 1909 had a modest start, with just 8 stages and 1,500 kilometers of racing. However, it quickly grew in stature and became one of the most important cycling races in Europe.

2. Race Format:

• Stages: The Giro d’Italia is a multi-stage race, usually consisting of 21 stages over a period of about 3 weeks, with two or three rest days in between. The stages can vary greatly in difficulty, including:
  • Flat Stages: Typically suited for sprinters.
  • Mountain Stages: Often the most decisive, held in the Alps and Apennines, with significant elevation gain that challenges the climbers.
  • Time Trials: Individual efforts against the clock, where cyclists compete for the fastest times over a set distance or course.
  • Hill Stages: Challenging for all-rounders, these stages feature both climbs and flat sections.
• Points Classification: Riders also compete for the points classification (for sprinters), with points awarded for finishing in the top positions on flat stages or intermediate sprints.
• King of the Mountains: The mountain classification (often represented by a red jersey) rewards the best climbers, with points being awarded based on their performance at mountain summits during the race.
• Young Rider Classification: The best young rider (under 25 years old) receives a white jersey, and this classification is often an important subplot in the overall race.
• General Classification (GC): The most important classification in the Giro d’Italia is the General Classification, which is based on the total time taken to complete all the stages. The Maglia Rosa (Pink Jersey) is worn by the leader of the GC, and it is one of the most coveted prizes in cycling. The rider who finishes with the lowest overall time at the end of the race wins the Giro d’Italia.

3. Iconic Stages and Routes:

• Mountain Stages: The Giro is renowned for its gruelling mountain stages, particularly those in the Alps and Dolomites. Famous climbs like the Stelvio Pass, Colle delle Finestre, Gavia Pass, and Monte Zoncolan are often used in the race, making it one of the toughest races in the world.
• Time Trials: Time trials in the Giro are significant because they often act as a decisive factor in the overall standings. The race has included individual time trials (ITT) and team time trials (TTT), which test the riders’ ability to race at their maximum speed over a given distance or course.
• Rest Days: The Giro includes two or three rest days, usually during the third week of the race. These are important for riders to recover and prepare for the final, often decisive mountain stages.

4. Maglia Rosa (Pink Jersey):

• The Maglia Rosa (Pink Jersey) is the most iconic and coveted jersey in the Giro d’Italia, worn by the leader of the General Classification. The leader is determined by the lowest accumulated time after each stage.
• The Pink Jersey symbolizes leadership in the race, and it is highly sought after by both general classification riders and the teams they ride for.
• The jersey itself is pink because the Gazzetta dello Sport, the newspaper that originally created the race, used pink paper for its pages. The tradition of the pink jersey continues today.

5. Important Milestones:

• First Winner: The first Giro d’Italia in 1909 was won by Luigi Ganna of Italy.
• Most Wins: Eddy Merckx, a legendary Belgian cyclist, holds the record for the most Giro d’Italia victories with 5 wins (1968, 1970, 1972, 1973, and 1974).
• Italian Domination: Italian riders have dominated the Giro throughout its history, with Fausto Coppi, Gino Bartali, and Marco Pantani among the most famous winners. Coppi and Bartali both won the race five times.
• Recent Dominance: In recent years, Chris Froome (Britain) and Vincenzo Nibali (Italy) have been prominent figures in the race, with Froome winning in 2018 and Nibali winning in 2013 and 2016.

6. Famous Riders:

• Fausto Coppi: Known as the “Campionissimo” (Champion of Champions), Coppi is one of the most legendary riders in the history of cycling. He won the Giro five times (1940, 1947, 1949, 1952, and 1953).
• Marco Pantani: Pantani was known for his incredible climbing ability. He won the Giro twice (1998, 2000), and his 1998 victory is particularly memorable for his thrilling performances on the mountain stages. He is one of the most beloved figures in Giro d’Italia history.
• Vincenzo Nibali: A modern-day Italian hero, Nibali has won the Giro twice (2013, 2016), as well as the Tour de France (2014) and Vuelta a España (2010), making him one of the few riders to win all three Grand Tours.
• Eddy Merckx: Known as the “Cannibal,” Merckx is considered one of the greatest cyclists of all time. In addition to his five Giro victories, he also won the Tour de France and Vuelta a España.
• Chris Froome: Froome won the 2018 Giro d’Italia, marking a remarkable achievement in his career. His victory was particularly notable as he had previously dominated the Tour de France with Team Sky.

7. The Giro’s Legacy:

• Italian Cycling Heritage: The Giro d’Italia holds a central place in Italy’s sporting culture and has inspired generations of Italian cyclists. It is a race that celebrates not only athleticism but also Italy’s stunning geography, with stages often passing through the country’s most famous landmarks and scenic locations.
• Modern Popularity: The Giro continues to grow in popularity and importance on the global cycling calendar, attracting large television audiences, particularly in Europe. The race is also an essential event for riders seeking to establish themselves in cycling history and secure sponsorships and career opportunities.
• Global Impact: Though the Giro d’Italia is primarily associated with Italy, it attracts riders from around the world, and its status as one of the three Grand Tours makes it an important part of the global cycling circuit. The race is part of the UCI World Tour and plays a key role in shaping the season-long cycling calendar.

8. Recent Editions:

• 2023 Giro d’Italia: Geraint Thomas of Ineos Grenadiers won the 2023 Giro d’Italia, claiming his first victory in the race. The 2023 edition featured a mixture of difficult mountain stages, time trials, and competitive sprints, as well as a memorable battle in the final week.
• 2021 Giro d’Italia: Egan Bernal of Ineos Grenadiers won the 2021 Giro, marking his first win in this race. The Colombian rider faced intense competition from Damiano Caruso (Italy), and the race saw thrilling battles in the mountains, culminating in Bernal’s victory.

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Conclusion:

The Giro d’Italia is a legendary cycling race that has captivated fans for more than a century. Known for its demanding climbs, dramatic battles for the Maglia Rosa, and iconic stages through Italy’s most picturesque and challenging landscapes, the Giro is one of the highlights of the professional cycling calendar. With its rich history and modern significance, the Giro d’Italia continues to be one of the most prestigious races in the sport, drawing riders and fans from around the world.

Giro d’Italia Resources

• Official Website

• Wikipedia