Strade Bianche takes place today, Saturday 7 March 2026, with both the men’s and women’s races returning to Tuscany for one of the most distinctive days of the spring calendar. The gravel sectors, steep ramps and finish into Siena make it one of the most watchable races of the early season, and live coverage is available across the UK, Europe, North America and a wide range of international markets.
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Event: Men’s and Women’s Strade Bianche 2026
Date: Saturday 7 March 2026
Location: Siena, Italy
What is at stake at Strade Bianche?
Strade Bianche sits in a unique place on the calendar. It is not a Monument, but it carries that kind of prestige for many riders because of how selective and visually distinctive it is. The men’s race reaches its 20th edition in 2026, while the women’s event has grown into one of the defining one-day races of the spring.
For viewers, that usually translates into a race that opens up well before the finish. Positioning matters from the first gravel sectors, mistakes are punished quickly, and the repeated climbs into Siena often leave only the strongest and most composed riders in contention by the final hour.
How can you watch the men’s and women’s Strade Bianche in the UK?
UK viewers can watch both races live on TNT Sports, with streaming available on discovery+.
That makes the UK coverage relatively straightforward: TNT Sports for television, discovery+ for streaming, and both races available live on the same day.
How can you watch the men’s and women’s Strade Bianche in Italy?
In Italy, the women’s race is available from 12:00 on RaiPlay, while the men’s race is scheduled on Rai2 from 14:20. Both races are also carried through Warner Bros. Discovery platforms, including discovery+ and HBO Max.
How can you watch the men’s and women’s Strade Bianche across Europe?
Across most of Europe, both races are available live on Eurosport, with streaming also carried on discovery+ and HBO Max, depending on territory.
There are also several country-specific options. In Belgium, the men’s race is listed on RTL on pay television and VRT free-to-air. In Switzerland, coverage is available free-to-air via SRG, while in Denmark the race is listed on 6’eren. The organiser also lists Okko for Russia.
How can you watch the men’s and women’s Strade Bianche in Canada?
In Canada, live coverage is available through FloSports via FloBikes.
How can you watch the men’s and women’s Strade Bianche in the United States and the rest of North America?
In the United States and the rest of North America, coverage is available on HBO Max.
How can you watch the men’s and women’s Strade Bianche in Latin America?
Coverage extends across much of Latin America. The organiser lists DirecTV across South America, ESPN in Central America and SportTV in Bolivia.
How can you watch the men’s and women’s Strade Bianche in Asia and Oceania?
In Japan, coverage is on J Sports. In Australia, both races are listed on SBS, while Zhibo TV carries coverage in China.
What time do the men’s and women’s Strade Bianche races start?
In Italy, the women’s race is available from 12:00 on RaiPlay, with the men’s race from 14:20 on Rai2.
Outside Italy, exact start times can vary by broadcaster and platform, so it is worth checking local listings before the first live pictures begin.
Is Strade Bianche available free-to-air anywhere?
Yes, but it varies by territory and, in some cases, by race. Italy has free-to-air access through Rai, while Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark and Australia also have free-to-air options through local broadcasters listed by the organiser. For English speakers, a VPN to connect to SBS On Demand in Australia is the best option.
For most other viewers, access will depend on subscription broadcasters or streaming services.
