Schedule and where to watch the first stage of the 2025 Giro d'Italia on TV and online.
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The new edition of the Giro d'Italia starts on May 9 in Durazzo and ends on June 1 in Rome . The three-week race will cover 21 stages and a total distance of 3,443.3 kilometers . The peloton will face 52,350 meters of accumulated elevation gain , including two time trials and several mountain finishes. This is the first time the race has started in Albania , a country with no notable cycling tradition. The favorites include Juan Ayuso , Primoz Roglic , Wout van Aert , and Mikel Landa .
The official start of the Giro will take place this Friday at 1:10 PM (CET) , the start of the first stage. The schedule for the following stages will be similar, with midday starts and afternoon finishes. During the first two weeks, sprinters are expected to be prominent in several stages. The route gets tougher in the third week, with decisive mountain climbs. Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar will not be starting, leaving the fight for the maglia rosa open.
The stars of this Giro d'Italia take center stage at the Teams Presentation: from tomorrow, it gets serious 💥
The star of this Giro d'Italia with rifles for the Teams Presentation: do well if you are serious 💥 #GirodItalia pic.twitter.com/z7nr8kdU1I
— Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 8, 2025
Spanish fans will be able to follow every stage live on Eurosport 1 , which will offer a full broadcast from start to finish. The broadcast will also include pre-event analysis, standings, and live commentary. The signal will be available on television and on the Max platform, which will also offer all stages of the Giro. Both options are part of paid services , although they allow you to follow the race in professional quality and without interruptions. Coverage extends across 21 days of competition .
In addition to the television broadcast, the 2025 Giro d'Italia will be available for live streaming . Eurosport Player and Max are the two platforms that will broadcast all stages online. They are available for mobile, computer, tablet, or smart TV, and require an active subscription. Many users choose to subscribe only for the month of the Giro to enjoy the full experience. Thanks to these options, you can watch every stage live or on demand from anywhere in the country .
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