Overview
- The 109th edition spans 21 stages across 23 days as the first Grand Tour of 2026.
- The route opens in Nesebar on the Black Sea coast and wraps up in Rome.
- Nearly 200 riders are set to race, with Jonas Vingegaard tipped as the favorite in Tadej Pogačar’s absence.
- 2025 winner Simon Yates has retired, leaving Adam Yates as a leading challenger for the pink jersey.
- UK coverage offers live stages on TNT Sports with streaming on HBO Max, access through Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports, plus regular highlights throughout the race.