The final Grand Tour race of the cycling season has arrived, and it will take riders (and fans) through Spain and bits of France and Monaco. We've rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch La Vuelta a Espana, including free streaming options.
The 81st edition of the iconic race will see a new winner crowned, as reigning champion Jonas Vingegaard will sit out this year's race following his Tour de France crash. Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič are among the top competitors scheduled to race this year. Pogačar, who earned his fifth Tour de France victory earlier this year and has also won the Giro d'Italia, is looking to complete a Triple Crown of Grand Tours. Another victory for Roglič would give him the all-time La Vuelta record, which he is currently tied for. Keep reading to learn how to tune into the race from anywhere.
Where to watch La Vuelta a Espana for free
La Vuelta a Espana is available for free in several regions, including the host country. In Spain, coverage will be available for free through RTVE. In Belgium, RTBF will carry free coverage. Coverage will also be shown for free on SBS in Australia. Viewers need to create an account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start streaming.
How to watch La Vuelta a Espana from anywhere
If you're away from the location where your desired streaming service works, you can still access your viewing options (including the free ones) with the help of a VPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are easy-to-use tech tools that allow people to temporarily alter the virtual location of their electronic devices. They're popular among those looking to boost their cybersecurity or keep up with their usual websites and apps while traveling abroad, too.
NordVPN is one of the best VPNs on the market. It's a speedy, user-friendly option with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for.
Where to watch La Vuelta a Espana in the US
All stages of La Vuelta a Espana will live stream on Peacock in the US. Sports-friendly plans start at $13 a month for Peacock Premium, following a recent Peacock price hike. Select stages will also be shown through the NBC Sports Network.
Fans can also opt for Peacock Premium Plus, which costs $20 a month and unlocks ad-free on-demand streaming. Cord-cutters can also try one of the Peacock and Apple TV bundles, which didn't see a price hike and present a great deal with subscriptions ranging from $15 a month to $20 a month.
Where to watch La Vuelta a Espana in the UK
TNT Sports will carry coverage of La Vuelta a Espana in the UK. Fans can live stream all of the action through a sports-friendly HBO Max subscription. TNT Sports-only HBO Max plans start at £31 a month on a month-to-month basis, but you can save some money by opting for a long-term contract.
Where to watch La Vuelta a Espana in Australia
As usual, SBS is the free broadcast home for La Vuelta a Espana. The race will air on SBS2, formerly SBS Viceland. Viewers can watch every stage for free through SBS On Demand, which just requires account creation if you don't already have one.
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