The Vuelta de España, the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France make up the Grand Tour of international cycling, and are widely considered to be three of the most prestigious races in the sport. The Vuelta a España will close out the Grand Tour and this year’s race – which spans over 2,000 miles and runs between Lisbon, Portugal and Madrid, Spain – begins on August 17 and ends September 8.
Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar, who won the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia earlier this year, will not be racing in the Vuelta (nor did he compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, citing extreme fatigue), but the race will be exciting nonetheless thanks to riders like Mikel Landa and American Sepp Kuss, who won the race in 2023. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the 2024 Vuelta a España, including the complete race schedule, how to watch if you’re in the U.S., and how you can stream it for free.
How to watch The 2024 Vuelta a España:
Dates: August 17 – September 8, 2024
Location: Across Portugal and Spain
TV channel/streaming: NBC, Peacock, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV, YouTubeTV, Fubo, FloBikes, or free with a VPN
Who is competing in the 2024 Vuelta a España?
22 teams representing countries all over the globe will take part in the race. Three Americans will be competing in the Vuelta a España, returning champion Sepp Kuss, Matthew Riccitello, and Brandon McNulty.
When is The 2024 Vuelta a España?
The 2024 Vuelta a España begins on Saturday, August 17 and runs through September 8, 2024.
How long is the 2024 Vuelta a España?
La Vuelta 24 as this year’s race is also called, is made up of 21 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,265 kilometers or 2,029 miles.
How to watch the 2024 Vuelta a España in the US:
In the U.S., many stages of the 2024 Vuelta a España will air on NBC and Peacock. You can find NBC’s coverage of the race on several platforms, including Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, YouTubeTV, and DirecTV.
Peacock
Tune into live coverage of every stage of the Vuelta a España on Peacock. On top of cycling coverage, you can catch NFL games, college football, Premier League, and access thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office. For $14 monthly you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
$7.99/month at Peacock
Where to watch the Vuelta a España free:
While you can tune in to the Vuelta a España on Peacock for a subscription fee, you can also watch every stage of the race for free with the help of a VPN. By using a VPN with a location set to a different country, such as Australia, you can tune in to all the cycling stages on SBS On Demand which shows them all for free. Other free platforms include Belgium’s VRT Max and Spain’s RTVE, which you can access by changing your location settings accordingly.
A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you’re looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to the Vuelta a España this summer, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user.
(ExpressVPN)
ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can tune into the 2024 Vuelta a España free in countries like Australia (stream free on SBS On Demand), Belgium (stream free on VRT Max), and Spain (stream free in Spanish on RTVE). All you’ll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to one of those countries and log in to your preferred channel.
ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options makes it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus, it’s Endgadget’s top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you’re nervous about trying a VPN.
$6.67/month at ExpressVPN
What is the route schedule of the Vuelta a España?
Saturday, August 17 – Stage 1
Lisboa > Oeiras (12km)
Sunday, August 18 – Stage 2
Cascais > Ourém (194 km)
Monday, August 19 – Stage 3
Lousã > Castelo Branco (191.5 km)
Tuesday, August 20 – Stage 4
Plasencia > Pico Villuercas (170.5 km)
Wednesday, August 21 – Stage 5
Fuente del Maestre > Sevilla (177 km)
Thursday, August 22– Stage 6
Carrefour Jerez Sur. Jerez de la Frontera > Yunquera (185.5 km)
Friday, August 23 – Stage 7
Archidona > Córdoba (180.5 km)
Saturday, August 24 – Stage 8
Úbeda > Cazorla (159 km)
Sunday, August 25 – Stage 9
Motril > Granada (178.5 km)
Monday, August 26 – Rest Day
Tuesday, August 27 – Stage 10
Ponteareas > Baiona (160 km)
Wednesday, August 28 – Stage 11
Campus Tecnológico Cortizo. Padrón > Campus Tecnológico Cortizo. Padrón (166.5 km)
Thursday, August 29 – Stage 12
Ourense Termal > Estación de montaña de Manzaneda (137.5 km)
Friday, August 30 – Stage 13
Lugo > Puerto de Ancares (176 km)
Saturday, August 31 – Stage 14
Villafranca del Bierzo > Villablino (200.5 km)
Sunday, September 1 – Stage 15
Infiesto > Valgrande-Pajares. Cuitu Negru (143 km)
Monday, September 2 – Rest Day
Tuesday, September 3 – Stage 16
Luanco > Lagos de Covadonga (181.5 km)
Wednesday, September 4 – Stage 17
Monumento Juan de Castillo. Arnuero > Santander (141.5 km)
Thursday, September 5 – Stage 18
Vitoria-Gasteiz > Maeztu-Parque Natural de Izki (179.5 km)
Friday, September 6 – Stage 19
Logroño > Alto de Moncalvillo (173.5)
Saturday, September 7 – Stage 20
Villarcayo > Picón Blanco (172 km)
Sunday, September 8 – Stage 21
Distrito Telefónica. Madrid > Madrid (24.6 km)
