The Giro d’Italia Women 2026 comes to its final day on Sunday, 7th June, with 145km starting and finishing in Saluzzo. This is not a ceremonial run to the line. After Demi Vollering won the shortened stage 8 finish on the Colle delle Finestre, Anna van der Breggen still holds the maglia rosa, but her advantage is down to 49 seconds with one difficult hilly stage remaining.
Stage 9 is scheduled to start at 13:25 local time, which is 12:25 BST for UK viewers. The finish is expected between around 16:34 and 17:14 local time, or 15:34 and 16:14 BST, depending on how aggressively the race is ridden across Montoso, Colletta di Paesana and Colletta di Brondello.
UK viewers can watch the stage live through TNT Sports and HBO Max. For a full tactical breakdown of the final route, our Giro d’Italia Women 2026 stage 9 preview explains why Vollering still has one last route to putting Van der Breggen under pressure. Our GC and jerseys after Giro d’Italia Women 2026 stage 8 sets out the standings before the final stage.
Photo Credit: RCSWhat time does Giro d’Italia Women 2026 stage 9 start?
Giro d’Italia Women 2026 stage 9 is scheduled to start at 12:25 BST on Sunday, 7th June.
The riders will cover 145km on a Saluzzo to Saluzzo loop, with around 2,200 metres of climbing. The stage includes three key climbs and a long run back to the finish after the final categorised ascent, which should make the closing phase tactically complicated rather than straightforward.
The key stage 9 details for UK viewers are:
- Date: Sunday, 7th June
- Stage: stage 9
- Route: Saluzzo to Saluzzo
- Distance: 145km
- Elevation gain: around 2,200 metres
- Stage type: medium mountain stage
- Scheduled start: 12:25 BST
- Expected finish: around 15:34-16:14 BST
- UK live coverage: TNT Sports and HBO Max
The most important racing should come in the second half of the stage, but Montoso arrives early enough to make the day difficult long before the final climb.
How can UK viewers watch Giro d’Italia Women 2026 stage 9?
UK viewers can watch Giro d’Italia Women 2026 stage 9 live through TNT Sports and HBO Max.
TNT Sports is the linear TV option for subscribers, while HBO Max is the main streaming route for viewers watching on a laptop, mobile, tablet or smart TV.
Full broadcast information is available in our guide on how to watch the Giro d’Italia Women 2026 in the UK.
This is the final chance to watch the maglia rosa battle unfold. Van der Breggen starts the day with a 49-second lead over Vollering, while Antonia Niedermaier and Isabella Holmgren remain close enough behind to keep the podium fight interesting.
Why stage 9 is worth watching live
Stage 9 is worth watching because the race is still alive. Vollering gained time by winning stage 8, but not enough to take pink. That leaves a clear tactical shape for the final day: Van der Breggen can defend, Vollering has to attack, and Team SD Worx-Protime need to prevent the race from becoming chaotic.
The route gives Vollering terrain to try. Montoso is the hardest climb of the stage, the Colletta di Paesana keeps the pressure on, and the Colletta di Brondello is the final launchpad before the long run back to Saluzzo. A small move will not be enough. Any attack with GC ambition has to survive more than 30km after the final climb.
That makes the final stage more interesting than a standard mountain finish. It is not just about who climbs best. It is about who has teammates left, who commits after the summit, and who can force cooperation or hesitation in the chase.
What is the route for stage 9?
Stage 9 starts and finishes in Saluzzo, with a 145km loop through the Piedmont hills. The stage begins with a flatter section before the road rises towards Montoso, the hardest climb of the day.
Montoso is listed at 8.9km at 9.4 per cent, which makes it severe enough to split the race even though it arrives before the halfway point. After that, the Colletta di Paesana adds another shorter climb before the race reaches the final key ascent, the Colletta di Brondello.
The Colletta di Brondello is 6.9km at 6.5 per cent, but the final 5km are tougher than the average suggests. The summit comes with 35.3km still to race, followed by a rolling and slightly downhill run back to Saluzzo. The final kilometres are slightly downhill or flat, with several roundabouts and two late bends close to the finish.
What is the GC situation before stage 9?
Anna van der Breggen leads the Giro d’Italia Women 2026 before the final stage, with Demi Vollering second at 49 seconds. Antonia Niedermaier remains third at 1:20, while Isabella Holmgren is fourth at 1:55 and still leads the young rider classification.
The key GC standings before stage 9 are:
- Anna van der Breggen, Team SD Worx-Protime, 26:08:24
- Demi Vollering, FDJ United-Suez, +0:49
- Antonia Niedermaier, Canyon SRAM zondacrypto, +1:20
- Isabella Holmgren, Lidl-Trek, +1:55
- Marlen Reusser, Movistar Team, +2:58
- Femke de Vries, Team Visma | Lease a Bike, +3:30
- Elisa Longo Borghini, UAE Team ADQ, +3:44
- Niamh Fisher-Black, Lidl-Trek, +4:18
- Urška Žigart, AG Insurance-Soudal, +5:48
- Valentina Cavallar, Team SD Worx-Protime, +6:41
Vollering has to take almost a minute from Van der Breggen to win the Giro. Time bonuses can help, but they cannot do the job alone unless the road first creates a proper split. That means FDJ United-Suez need to make the race hard rather than wait for a simple finish.
What does stage 9 mean for Anna van der Breggen?
For Van der Breggen, stage 9 is about control. She does not need to win the stage. She needs to stop Vollering from creating a sustained gap before Saluzzo.
Team SD Worx-Protime will want to keep the race calm on Montoso, protect Van der Breggen through the middle section and make sure she is not isolated on the Colletta di Brondello. The danger is that the stage becomes hard too early, leaving the maglia rosa without support before the final climb.
Van der Breggen’s advantage is still useful. She can allow some stage-hunting moves to go if they are not dangerous on GC. What she cannot allow is Vollering, Niedermaier, Holmgren or another major contender to get clear with support and a long run-in to build the gap.
Photo Credit: GettyCan Demi Vollering still win the Giro?
Vollering can still win the Giro, but she needs a much bigger move than the one that decided stage 8. Her victory on the Finestre brought back 10 seconds through the stage result and bonuses, but Van der Breggen still has 49 seconds in hand.
That means the Colletta di Brondello is not enough on its own unless Vollering can get real separation and keep driving after the summit. FDJ United-Suez may need to use the whole stage, with pressure on Montoso, positioning into the final climb and attacks before Van der Breggen can settle into defensive rhythm.
The long run back to Saluzzo is both a problem and an opportunity. A solo move is difficult to hold, but a small group with the right riders could be dangerous. Vollering’s challenge is not just dropping Van der Breggen. It is making sure the move keeps working afterwards.
Who else should viewers watch?
Antonia Niedermaier remains a major rider to watch. She sits third overall and has climbed consistently throughout the race. If Vollering and Van der Breggen focus too closely on each other, Niedermaier could use the final stage to protect her podium or put pressure on second place.
Isabella Holmgren is another key storyline. She is fourth overall, leads the young rider classification and finished second on the Finestre. The white jersey looks firmly in her hands, but the final day is still a test of recovery after the hardest climb of the race.
Elisa Longo Borghini will also be difficult to ignore. She lost time on stage 8, but the Saluzzo route suits her better than a pure summit finish. The long run after the final climb rewards experience, descending confidence and commitment, all areas where she can influence the race.
Marlen Reusser, Femke de Vries and Niamh Fisher-Black could also shape the chase or attack from the GC group. Reusser’s engine is particularly relevant if the race comes back together after the final climb.
What about the jersey competitions?
Elisa Balsamo remains in a commanding position in the points classification. The final stage is too hard to look like a straightforward sprint opportunity, but the ciclamino jersey should be safe unless something dramatic happens.
The mountains classification is much more active. Vollering and Van der Breggen are level on 45 points, with Vollering leading on countback after winning on the Finestre. Stage 9 includes enough climbing points to keep the blue jersey in play, especially if the GC favourites race aggressively.
Holmgren leads the young rider classification by 5:03 over Lore De Schepper. After her second place on the Finestre, the white jersey is firmly under control, but she still needs to come through one final hilly day safely.
Could the breakaway win?
A breakaway win is possible, especially on a final day where some teams may already be satisfied with their race. But the GC situation makes it less straightforward. Vollering still needs to attack Van der Breggen, and that could keep the pace high behind.
The best breakaway would need strong climbers who are far enough down overall to be allowed room. Montoso is hard enough to break an ordinary move, while the Colletta di Brondello gives the peloton a natural point to bring dangerous riders back.
If the GC teams mark each other and the stage hunters get enough space, the breakaway can survive. If FDJ United-Suez make the race hard from distance, the early move may become part of the GC battle rather than a separate contest.
When should you tune in?
The stage starts at 12:25 BST, but the decisive racing should come later in the afternoon. Montoso arrives early enough to shape the race, but the most important viewing window should begin before the Colletta di Brondello.
For UK viewers, tuning in from around 14:30 BST should catch the key build-up to the final climb and the run back to Saluzzo. The expected finish is between 15:34 and 16:14 BST, depending on the average speed.
The final 40km are the essential part. That is where Vollering has to attack, Van der Breggen has to defend, and the last stage winner of the Giro d’Italia Women 2026 will be decided.
What happens after stage 9?
Stage 9 is the final stage of the Giro d’Italia Women 2026. Once the riders return to Saluzzo, the overall winner, final podium and jersey winners will be confirmed.
Van der Breggen starts the day in the strongest position, with Vollering needing a major move to overturn the race. Niedermaier and Holmgren remain close enough to keep the podium battle alive, while the mountains classification is still tied at the top between Vollering and Van der Breggen.
The Giro has already delivered repeated sprint wins for Balsamo, a reshaped GC after the Nevegal time trial, a fierce Dolomite stage, a shortened but intense Finestre finish and now one final hilly day. Saluzzo brings the last chance to change the story.
Giro d’Italia Women 2026 stage 9 live viewing summary
Giro d’Italia Women 2026 stage 9 takes place on Sunday, 7th June, with 145km starting and finishing in Saluzzo. The stage is scheduled to start at 12:25 BST, with the finish expected between around 15:34 and 16:14 BST.
UK viewers can watch the stage live on TNT Sports and HBO Max. The route includes Montoso, Colletta di Paesana and Colletta di Brondello before the long run back to Saluzzo.
Van der Breggen starts the final day in pink, Vollering needs to attack, Balsamo is close to sealing the points jersey, Vollering and Van der Breggen are level in the mountains classification, and Holmgren is well placed to secure white. The Giro d’Italia Women 2026 is not finished yet.
