Milano-Sanremo, ‘La Classicissima’, is the first of cycling’s five Monuments to be contested each year and arguably the most eagerly anticipated.
Milano-Sanremo 2026 takes place on Saturday, March 21.
► Time: 9:10 a.m. GMT / 5:10 a.m. ET / 2:10 a.m. PT / 8:10 p.m. AEDT
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Pitching the sports two greatest talents, Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar on a course that favours both equally sets up a mouthwatering prospect.
Van der Poel already has two wins to his name but Pogačar, arguably the greatest rider of all time is utterly desperate to get the better of him and add his name to the list of winners.
You can watch Milano-Sanremo 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN, and potentially for FREE.
Watch Milano-Sanremo 2026 live streams for free
Free Milano-Sanremo 2026 streaming is available in multiple countries, including Australia, Belgium and Italy.
Country |
Free Stream |
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🇦🇺 Australia |
SBS On Demand (English commentary) |
🇧🇪 Belgium |
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🇮🇹 Italy |
Abroad? If you're based in any of these countries but aren't at home this weekend, don't worry — you can unblock your local stream with a VPN. We'll show you how to do that below.
Watch Milano-Sanremo 2026 streams from abroad
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the cycling on your usual subscription service?
You can still watch Milano-Sanremo 2026 live streams thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software enables your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favourite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view an Australian service, you'd select Italy from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to SBS or another streaming service and watch the action.
How to watch Milano-Sanremo 2026 live streams in the U.S.
Max is broadcasting the Milano-Sanremo 2026 cycling live in the U.S..
You will need the Standard plan with prices starting at $18.49/month.
And if you're out of the U.S., but still want to watch the race, then don't forget to explore NordVPN set out above.
How to watch Milano-Sanremo 2026 live streams in the U.K.
The only place to catch the cycling action is on TNT Sports. Coverage will be on TNT Sports 4 on TV.
To access TNT Sports, you'll either need to add it to your TV package, or you can take out a standalone subscription via Discovery+ which will set you back £30.99 per month. Though do note from next week (26 March) HBO Max will be the new home of TNT Sports.
If you're currently traveling overseas, don't worry, as you can use NordVPN to watch your usual service from abroad.
How to watch Milano-Sanremo 2026 live streams in Canada
Fans in Canada can watch Milan-Sanremo on FloBikes.
A subscription to Flobikes, which has pretty much every race you could wish to want for those in Canada, costs $39.99 a month or $203.88 for the year.
Note, only Canadian customers get access – the US arm of Flobikes doesn't have the rights to Milan-Sanremo.
Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in Canada.
How to watch Milano-Sanremo 2026 in Australia
Cycling fans in the Australia can watch the Milano-Sanremo 2026 for free on SBS on Demand.
Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in Australia.
Milano-Sanremo 2026 Preview
Let’s cut to the chase, this race is about two men and two climbs. Mathieu Van der Poel, Tadej Pogačar, the Cipressa and the Poggio. For the first 270 kilometres we watch, we wait, we enjoy the scenery, we day dream of aperitifs on the Italian Riviera in Spring and then, then the race reaches the Cipressa and explodes like atoms in a particle accelerator.
It’s this wait, this build of tension, the hours of anticipation and then the climax that make this race so utterly compelling. Hitting the base of the Cipressa at ferocious speed the favourites will have their lieutenants drill the tempo up front while they wait in the shadows, saving their matches for the Poggio. To win Milan Sanremo everything has to be perfect on the day, perfect legs, perfect positioning, every single star must align and this has yet to happen for Tadej Pogačar but will 2026 be his year?
Of course it’s not just a race between these two mega talents, the cast of support actors is as stellar as it comes with a multitude of world class riders dreaming of crossing the famous finish line on Via Roma in first place. Champions like Wout Van Aert and Tom Pidcock, rising stars like Paul Magnier and Matthew Brennan together with seasoned sprinters in the shape of Jonathan Milan and Jasper Philipsen, the quality of the field is unmatched.
Milano-Sanremo 2026 route
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