The first Grand Tour of the 2025 cycling season is about to get underway, with some of the world's top riders set to tackle the Giro d'Italia.
Cyclists will compete for the iconic maglia rosa – the pink jersey worn by the tour leader – as they cover over 3,400km during a three-week period.
Former winner Jai Hindley headlines the Australian contingent as he returns with Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe.
The in-form Jay Vine will also be in action for UAE Team Emirates XRG, who are without reigning Giro champion Tadej Pogacar.
The Sporting News takes you through the key broadcast details for Aussie fans watching this year's event.
How to watch the Giro d'Italia in Australia: TV channel, live stream
All 21 stages of the Giro d'Italia can be watched live and free on SBS Viceland and via streaming service SBS On Demand.
Hour-long highlights will also be aired daily on SBS from 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on weekends (AEST).
Coverage for the opening stage will begin at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9. Check your local TV guides for timings throughout the tour.
Giro d'Italia broadcast in Australia
- TV channel: SBS Viceland
- Live stream: SBS On Demand
When does the Giro d'Italia start? Dates, schedule for 2025
The 2025 edition of the Giro begins on Friday, May 9 and will conclude on Sunday, June 1.
Riders will complete 21 stages, with rest days scheduled after Stages 9 and 15.
Giro d'Italia 2025 route map
This year's race will kick off in Albania, then travel through Slovenia before moving to mainland Italy.
The route will see competitors pass through beautiful landscapes, ride up mountains and cut across historic cities.
In particular, the peloton will be tested by the infamous slopes of the Alps, Dolomites and Apennines.
Eight hilly stages, six flat stages, five mountain stages and two individual time trials are scheduled.
The full route can be viewed here.
Giro d'Italia 2025: Every Australian rider
Hindley is the Australian most likely to make waves at this year's Giro, with the former winner forming a potent one-two punch with Slovenian star Primoz Roglic at BORA–hansgrohe.
Aussie outfit Team Jayco AlUla have three homegrown riders on board, headlined by the experienced Chris Harper.
| Rider | Team |
| Kaden Groves | Alpecin – Deceuninck |
| Jensen Plowright | Alpecin – Deceuninck |
| Lucas Hamilton | Ineos Grenadiers |
| Jai Hindley | Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe |
| Christopher Harper | Team Jayco – AlUla |
| Michael Hepburn | Team Jayco – AlUla |
| Lucas Plapp | Team Jayco – AlUla |
| Alexander Edmondson | Team Picnic PostNL |
| Christopher Hamilton | Team Picnic PostNL |
| Jay Vine | UAE Team Emirates XRG |
| Nicholas Schultz | Israel – Premier Tech |
| Simon Clarke | Israel – Premier Tech |
| Damien Howson | Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team |
| Michael Storer | Tudor Pro Cycling Team |
The full start list can be viewed here.