How to watch the 2026 Vuelta a España in the U.S.

The 81st Vuelta de España begins this Saturday, August 22. This year’s cycling race, made up of 21 stages and stretching 3,275 kilometers (approximately 2,035 miles), will start in Monaco and will conclude in Granada. This is the first time the Vuelta has not ended in Madrid since 2021.

The 2025 Vuelta champ, Jonas Vingegaard, will not be back to defend his title this year due to a fractured collarbone. Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar will return to the Spanish race for the first time since 2019. Pogačar is looking for his first-ever Vuelta win.

The entirety of the 2026 Vuelta a España will stream on Peacock. Select stage coverage will also air on NBCSN. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 Vuelta a España, including the complete race schedule with locations, and how to stream every stage for less. 

How to watch the 2026 Vuelta a España:

Dates: August 22 — September 13, 2026

TV channel/streaming: Peacock, NBCSN

When is the 2026 Vuelta a España?

The 2026 Vuelta a España begins on Saturday, August 22, and runs through September 13, 2026.

How long is the 2026 Vuelta a España?

La Vuelta is made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,275 kilometers (approximately 2,035 miles).

How to watch the 2026 Vuelta a España in the U.S.:

In the U.S., the best way to watch every stage of the Vuelta a España is to stream it on Peacock. You can also find coverage of select stages broadcast on NBCSN.

Ways to get Peacock for free:

You can get Peacock for free with a Walmart+ or Instacart+ plan, and TV and streaming providers like Xfinity and Spectrum also offer Peacock as part of their packages. If you’re a student or a member of the military, you may pay as low as $6/month. And if you also already pay for Apple TV, you’ll save on both platforms by subscribing to the Peacock and Apple TV bundle — which will run you $14.99/month (ad-supported) or $19.99/month (ad-free).

2026 Vuelta a España Schedule

Subject to change, all times ET

Saturday, Aug. 22

• Stage 1: Monaco / Monaco: 10 a.m. (Peacock)

Sunday, Aug. 23

• Stage 2: Monaco / Manosque: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock)

Monday, Aug. 24

• Stage 3: Gruissan – Aude / Font Romeu: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Tuesday, Aug. 25

• Stage 4: Andorra la Vella / Andorra la Vella: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Wednesday, Aug. 26

• Stage 5: Falset – Costa Daurada / Roquetes – Terres de l’Ebre: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Thursday, Aug. 27

• Stage 6: Alcossebre / Castelló: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Friday, Aug. 28

• Stage 7: Vall d’Alba / Aramón Valdelinares: 7 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Saturday, Aug. 29

• Stage 8: Puçol / Xeraco: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock)

Sunday, Aug. 30

• Stage 9: La Vila Joiosa-Villajoyosa / Alto de Aitana – Costa Blanca: 6 a.m. (Peacock)

Tuesday, Sept. 1

• Stage 10: Alcaraz / Elche de la Sierra: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Wednesday, Sept. 2

• Stage 11: Cartagena / Lorca: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Thursday, Sept. 3

• Stage 12: Vera / Calar Alto: 6:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Friday, Sept. 4

• Stage 13: Almuñécar / Loja: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Saturday, Sept. 5

• Stage 14: Jaén / Sierra de La Pandera: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock)

Sunday, Sept. 6

• Stage 15: Palma del Río / Córdoba: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock)

Tuesday, Sept. 8

• Stage 16: Cortegana / La Rábida – Palos de la Frontera: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Wednesday, Sept. 9

• Stage 17: Dos Hermanas / Seville: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Thursday, Sept. 10

• Stage 18: El Puerto de Santa María / Jerez de la Frontera: 8:30 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Friday, Sept. 11

• Stage 19: Vélez-Málaga / Peñas Blancas – Estepona: 7 a.m. (Peacock, NBCSN)

Saturday, Sept. 12

• Stage 20: La Calahorra / Collado del Alguacil: 6 a.m. (Peacock)

Sunday, Sept. 13

• Stage 21: Carrefour Granada / Granada: 10 a.m. (Peacock)

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