How to Watch the Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 Live – TV channel, free streams & ITT start times
Catch the 61st "Race of the Two Seas" as cycling's elite battle for the iconic trident trophy. From the opening ITT in Lido di Camaiore to the high-altitude climbs of central Italy, find out how to stream every stage of Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 live and for free.
Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 is here with a stacked line-up of riders set to tackle the very exciting and punchy route – here you will find the best places to watch the race on TV, legitimate free streaming and a simple way to keep access to your home subscription securely through a VPN while travelling.
Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 stage schedule
Monday 9 March 2026
Timezone
First Rider Starts (ITT)
Expected Finish
Local
CET / UTC+1
12:40
15:45
First Rider Starts (ITT)
LocalCET / UTC+1
12:40
Expected Finish
LocalCET / UTC+1
15:45
2 - Tuesday 10 March 2026
Race Start: 10:50
Expected Finish: 15:29
3 - Wednesday 11 March 2026
Race Start: 10:25
Expected Finish: 15:28
4 - Thursday 12 March 2026
Race Start: 10:15
Expected Finish: 15:28
5 - Friday 13 March 2026
Race Start: 10:40
Expected Finish: 15:29
6 - Saturday 14 March 2026
Race Start: 10:35
Expected Finish: 15:25
7 - Sunday 15 March 2026
Race Start: 12:20
Expected Finish: 15:35
Stage 1 ITT start order
Stage 1 of Tirreno-Adriatico is an individual time trial, here's when you can tune in to watch the key riders on Monday's stage.
ITT start time (CET)
Order
Number
Time
Rider
Team
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Race Favourites
This year's "Race of the Two Seas" looks to be a very open race with Primož Roglič going up against Isaac Del Toro, and Matteo Jorgenson and more with Classics superstars Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert also set to race. The route starts and finishes in the usual way, but this race could be wide open for the GC fight.
How to watch Tirreno-Adriatico
Catch all seven stages through these official broadcasters and streaming platforms. All specific stage timings are available in the schedule below.
Live Streaming Coverage by Region
Region
Broadcaster
Cost
Notes
United Kingdom
discovery+ / TNT Sports
£30.99/mo
The primary home for pro cycling in the UK.
United States
Max / FloBikes
From $18.49/mo
Live coverage for US fans via B/R Sports.
Canada
FloBikes
$39.99/mo
Dedicated cycling platform for Canadian viewers.
Australia
SBS / SBS On Demand
Free
Excellent free-to-air coverage for Australian residents.
Italy
RAI (Rai Sport / Rai Play)
Free
The official host broadcaster with comprehensive free access.
Belgium
Sporza / RTBF
Free
Free streams available in Flemish and French.
France
France Télévisions
Free
National broadcaster providing free coverage in France.
Netherlands
NOS
Free
Public broadcaster showing highlights and live stages.
Spain
RTVE Play
Free
Free live stream for viewers located in Spain.
United Kingdom
Broadcaster
discovery+ / TNT Sports
Cost
£30.99/mo
United States
Broadcaster
Max / FloBikes
Cost
From $18.49/mo
Canada
Broadcaster
FloBikes
Cost
$39.99/mo
Australia
Broadcaster
SBS / SBS On Demand
Cost
Free
Italy
Broadcaster
RAI (Rai Sport / Rai Play)
Cost
Free
Belgium
Broadcaster
Sporza / RTBF
Cost
Free
France
Broadcaster
France Télévisions
Cost
Free
Netherlands
Broadcaster
NOS
Cost
Free
Spain
Broadcaster
RTVE Play
Cost
Free
Legal Free Streams
Velora tip: Many countries offer free-to-air official coverage. Certain national broadcasters show the race live for free – entirely legally:
Italy: RAI (Rai Sport/Rai Play)
Australia: SBS On Demand
France: France Télévisions
Belgium: Sporza (Flemish) and RTBF Auvio (French)
Spain: RTVE Play
You can safely access your usual services abroad via a trusted VPN – without breaking any rules. If you're abroad, you can connect via VPN to your home country to access these official, legal feeds – just as if you were at home.
Using a VPN Legally While Travelling
Broadcasters often limit streams to home viewers. If you're travelling, a VPN lets you securely connect to your home network – so you can keep watching your existing paid or free account from abroad.
Velora Choice: NordVPN
Use a secure VPN connection to watch cycling on your existing subscription services or free streams while you’re away from home. Always follow local laws and your provider’s terms of use.
Velora Team Choice
Our editorial team uses NordVPN by choice, we all purchased it independently to watch cycling races wherever we are.
Download Nord VPN – our recommended VPN for streaming while travelling.
Connect to your home country (e.g., UK for Discovery+ or Italy for Rai Play).
Open your usual broadcaster's site or app and start watching safely.
Velora never endorses bypassing broadcast rights. A VPN should only be used to access official services — whether paid or free-to-air — while abroad.
Always use legitimate platforms. Unofficial streams often breach copyright and expose viewers to malware or fake ads.
Why the Tirreno-Adriatico Matters
Tirreno-Adriatico is one of the key stage races on the men's side of the cycling calendar. Running alongside Paris-Nice, the 'race of the two seas' brings an aggressive style of racing to the early season with time trials, sprint stages and the now traditional 'muri' stages with their short, steep climbs. It means the race is open to all kinds of riders, especially this year with the absence of a major summit finish.
Quick Recap
Watch live via official broadcasters (Discovery+, Max, FloBikes)
Access free and legal coverage via RAI, SBS, and France TV
Travelling abroad? Use a VPN to keep access to your home subscription safely
Avoid illegal or pirate streams — they're unsafe and breach copyright
Watch the Tirreno-Adriatico live, free (where available), and securely — wherever you are.
Velora Choice: NordVPN
Use a secure VPN connection to watch cycling on your existing subscription services or free streams while you’re away from home. Always follow local laws and your provider’s terms of use.
Tim Bonville-Ginn is a freelance writer who has worked in cycling for well over a decade with his articles being featured across publications such as Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Cyclist, Rouleur, Eurosport, Road cc, Domestique, and more.
As well as writing, Tim has worked a social media and press manager for professional teams Human Powered Health, Global 6, and Saint Piran across Europe as well as commentating on races such as the African Continental Championships, Tour de Feminin and multiple rounds of the British road and circuit series for Golazo and Monument Cycling.
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