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La Vuelta a España 2026 TV Guide & Where to Watch

22 August – 13 September 2026

Three weeks, 21 stages, the maillot rojo.

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Where to watch

Broadcasters covering the race, grouped by country.

  • United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia

    • Abu Dhabi Sports

  • Australia

  • Belgium

  • Canada

  • China

    • Zhibo TV

  • Colombia

  • Denmark

  • Spain

  • Europe

  • United Kingdom, Ireland

  • Japan

  • Latin America

    • ESPN Latin America

  • New Zealand

    • Sky Sport NZ

  • Russia

    • Okko

  • United States

  • South Africa

    • SuperSport

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch La Vuelta a España live?
La Vuelta a España is shown live in most of the world. RTVE carries it free-to-air in Spain, Eurosport and HBO Max cover most of Europe, ESPN carries it across Latin America, and NBC Sports and Peacock show it in the United States. The schedule above lists the broadcaster and start time for every stage in your country.
Is La Vuelta a España free to watch?
In some countries, yes. RTVE shows every stage free-to-air in Spain, SBS is free in Australia, Caracol TV and Canal RCN are free in Colombia, and NBC carries selected stages free in the United States. Elsewhere it is usually behind a subscription — Eurosport and HBO Max in Europe, ESPN in Latin America, TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland. Free options are marked in the schedule above.
How to watch La Vuelta a España in the United States?
In the United States, La Vuelta a España is shown on NBC Sports and streamed on Peacock, which carries every stage live. Check the schedule above for each stage's start time in your timezone.
How to watch La Vuelta a España in the UK and Ireland?
In the UK and Ireland, La Vuelta a España is shown on TNT Sports, with streaming through HBO Max. Check the schedule above for each stage's start time.
How to watch La Vuelta a España in Canada?
In Canada, La Vuelta a España is streamed on FloBikes, which carries every stage live. Check the schedule above for each stage's start time.
How to watch La Vuelta a España in Australia?
In Australia, La Vuelta a España is shown free-to-air on SBS and streamed on SBS On Demand. Stages finish in the early hours of the morning Australian time — check the schedule above for exact times.
How to watch La Vuelta a España in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, La Vuelta a España is shown on Sky Sport NZ, which carries every stage live and requires a subscription. Stages finish in the early hours of the morning New Zealand time — check the schedule above for exact times.
How to watch La Vuelta a España in South Africa?
In South Africa, La Vuelta a España is shown on SuperSport, which carries every stage live and requires a subscription. South Africa keeps the same clock as Spain during the race, so stages finish in the late afternoon local time — check the schedule above for exact times.
What time does each stage start?
Vuelta stages typically start in the early afternoon Spanish time and finish in the late afternoon, though the exact times vary by stage length and profile. Broadcasters rarely carry the full stage — most join for the closing hours. The schedule above shows each broadcaster's actual start time where it has been published.
How many stages does La Vuelta a España have?
La Vuelta a España has 21 stages spread over 23 days, with two rest days. The 2026 edition includes two individual time trials, on stage 1 and stage 18.
When does La Vuelta a España start?
La Vuelta a España 2026 runs from 22 August to 13 September 2026, with rest days on 31 August and 7 September. See the schedule above for the full stage list.

About the broadcast

La Vuelta a España is organized by Unipublic, part of Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO). It is the last of the season's three Grand Tours, and like the others it runs on a single host feed: every broadcaster carries the same pictures, and only the commentary changes.

The Vuelta is defined by its short, brutally steep summit finishes, and those are the days that get the longest live windows. Mountain stages are often carried for several hours, while flatter days are typically picked up for the closing phase, the finish, and the jersey presentations.