The 2026 Vuelta a Espana gets underway on August 22, with the race running for three weeks before the final stage in Granada on September 13.
For UK cycling fans looking to watch La Vuelta, TNT Sports is the main destination, with live coverage of every stage available through its platforms. The broadcaster holds the UK rights to live coverage of the race, while Channel 5 will also show highlights.
For those looking to bet on the road cycling race, Progress Play betting sites are among the operators available to UK bettors.
Where Can I Watch La Vuelta In The UK?
TNT Sports has live UK coverage of the 2026 Vuelta a Espana, meaning viewers can follow every stage from the opening time trial in Monaco through to the final stage in Granada.
The race begins on Saturday, August 22 and features 21 stages, with two rest days during the three-week event. TNT Sports’ official schedule provides the start times and routes for each stage.
Channel 5 will also provide free-to-air highlights of the Grand Tours, including the 2026 Vuelta a Espana. However, viewers looking to watch the stages live will need access to TNT Sports.
Vuelta Espana TV UK 2026 Schedule
The opening three stages of the 2026 Vuelta are:
August 22 – Stage 1: Monaco to Monaco, 9.4km – starts at 15:17
August 23 – Stage 2: Monaco to Manosque, 214.3km – starts at 11:16
August 24 – Stage 3: Gruissan to Font-Romeu, 174km – starts at 12:21
The race then continues through France, Andorra and Spain before reaching Granada for Stage 21.
Vuelta a Espana 2026 Full Schedule
August 22Stage 1Monaco → Monaco / 9.4kmStarts at 15:17
August 23Stage 2Monaco → Manosque / 214.3kmStarts at 11:16
August 24Stage 3Gruissan → Font-Romeu / 174kmStarts at 12:21
August 25Stage 4Andorra la Vella → Andorra la Vella / 104.8kmStarts at 13:49
August 26Stage 5Falset → Roquetes / 173.4kmStarts at 12:34
August 27Stage 6Alcossebre → Castellón de la Plana / 177.4kmStarts at 12:11
August 28Stage 7Vall d’Alba → Aramón Valdelinares / 149.8kmStarts at 12:40
August 29Stage 8Puçol → Xeraco / 171kmStarts at 12:42
August 30Stage 9Villajoyosa → Alto de Aitana / 187.4kmStarts at 11:26
August 31Rest Day——
September 1Stage 10Alcaraz → Elche de la Sierra / 184.7kmStarts at 12:00
September 2Stage 11Cartagena → Lorca / 151.3kmStarts at 13:08
September 3Stage 12Vera → Calar Alto / 166.6kmStarts at 12:07
September 4Stage 13Almuñécar → Loja / 192.8kmStarts at 11:41
September 5Stage 14Jaén → Sierra de la Pandera / 154.5kmStarts at 12:33
September 6Stage 15Palma del Río → Córdoba / 189.7kmStarts at 11:46
September 7Rest Day——
September 8Stage 16Cortegana → La Rábida / 181.1kmStarts at 12:18
September 9Stage 17Dos Hermanas → Seville / 185kmStarts at 12:24
September 10Stage 18El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera / 32kmStarts at 13:07
September 11Stage 19Velez-Malaga → Penas Blancas / 210kmStarts at 11:07
September 12Stage 20La Calahorra → Collado del Aguacil / 187kmStarts at 11:36
September 13Stage 21Granada → Granada / 99.4km15:23
Vuelta Espana TV: How To Watch The Final Stage
The final stage takes place on Sunday, September 13 and is scheduled to start at 15:23. It is a 99.4km flat stage from Granada to Granada.
UK viewers wanting to watch the stage live can do so through TNT Sports. Channel 5’s agreement with TNT Sports also provides free-to-air highlights coverage of the Vuelta, giving viewers an alternative way to follow the race without watching the live stages.
As the Vuelta gets underway, Progress Play betting sites will also be available to UK cycling bettors looking for markets on the race, alongside the wider range of betting options offered during the Grand Tour.
