The Vuelta a España is a three-week road cycling race that’s part of the UCI World Tour. Marking the race’s 79th edition, the 2024 tour of Spain kicks off in Lisbon, Portugal, on Saturday, August 17.
Stateside cycling fans can stream every stage of La Vuelta on Peacock—including the women’s springtime race. But those who prefer traditional TV coverage can watch select simulcasts and replays on CNBC.
Keep reading for a complete look at how to watch La Vuelta on TV and where the 21-day event will take cyclists and spectators.
What channel shows the Vuelta a España?
Every stage of the Vuelta a España streams on Peacock. You can also watch Saturday and Sunday race coverage on CNBC, which includes the first and final stages. This year, CNBC will show delayed replays of the last two stages because it’s also the final weekend of the Summer Paralympics.
Pro tip: Fans in Canada can stream La Vuelta 2024 from beginning to end on FloBikes.
2024 Vuelta a España schedule
The 2024 Vuelta a España commences with an individual time trial in Lisbon on August 17. From there, the race passes through Portugal and Spain’s flat, hilly, and mountainous terrain before ending in Madrid on September 8. Two rest days occur along the way on August 26 and September 2.
| Stage | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Lisbon to Oeiras (Portugal) | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 11:10 a.m. | Peacock, CNBC |
| 2: Cascais to Ourém (Portugal) | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock, CNBC |
| 3: Lousã to Castelo Branco (Portugal) | Monday, Aug. 19 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 4: Plasencia to Pico Villuercas | Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 5: Fuente del Maestre to Sevilla | Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 6: Jerez de la Frontera to Yunquera | Thursday, Aug. 22 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 7: Archidona to Córdoba | Friday, Aug. 23 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 8: Úbeda to Cazorla | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock, CNBC |
| 9: Motril to Granada | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock, CNBC |
| 10: Ponteareas to Baiona | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7:15 a.m. | Peacock |
| 11: Padrón to Padrón | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 12: Orense to Estación de Montaña de Manzaneda | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 13: Lugo to Puerto de Ancares | Friday, Aug. 30 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 14: Villafranca del Bierzo to Villablino | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 7:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 15: Infiesto to Valgrande-Pajares | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 7:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| 16: Luanco to Lagos de Covadonga | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 6:40 a.m. | Peacock |
| 17: Arnuero to Santander | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 18: Vitoria-Gasteiz to Maeztu | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 19: Logroño to Alto de Moncalvillo | Friday, Sept. 6 | 8:50 a.m. | Peacock |
| 20: Villarcayo to Picón Blanco | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 6:50 a.m. | Peacock, CNBC* |
| 21: Distrito Telefónica to Madrid | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 10:10 a.m. | Peacock, CNBC* |
Data effective as of post date.
*Delayed replay.
2024 La Vuelta Femenina schedule
The women’s edition of La Vuelta hit the road in late April 2024. Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering of Team SD Worx–Protime won the race, following compatriot Annemiek van Vleuten’s victory a year earlier.
| Stage | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Valencia | Sunday, April 28 | 9:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| 2: Buñol to Moncofa | Monday, April 29 | 9:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| 3: Lucena to Teruel | Tuesday, April 30 | 9:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| 4: Molina de Aragón to Zaragoza | Wednesday, May 1 | 9:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| 5: Huesca to Jaca | Thursday, May 2 | 9:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| 6: Tarazona to La Laguna Negra | Friday, May 3 | 9:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| 7: San Esteban de Gormaz to Sigüenza | Saturday, May 4 | 8:30 a.m. | Peacock |
| 8: Distrito Telefónica to Valdesquí | Sunday, May 5 | 6:00 a.m. | Peacock |
Data effective as of post date.
Best TV plans for watching the Vuelta a España
Peacock is the best way to watch the Vuelta a España because it’s the only service in the U.S. that shows every stage of the men’s and women’s races. You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a compatible streaming device. But Peacock’s plans start at $7.99 a month, and you can cancel whenever.
Aside from La Vuelta, Peacock is also home to other cycling events throughout the year—including the Tour de France and the Summer Olympics. You’ll also get exclusive NFL, WWE, and Premier League content, should your love of sports extend beyond cycling.
Pro tip: You’ll need Max’s B/R Sports Add-On to round out your Grand Tour of Cycling coverage and stream the Giro d’Italia in May.
Which TV providers carry the Vuelta a España?
Most TV providers feature limited Vuelta a España coverage through CNBC. To ensure you have the right service, we illustrated which popular providers carry the business news channel in the table below.
| Provider | Type | Price | CNBC | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | Cable | $61.00–$152.00/mo. | ✔ |
Read Cox review |
| DIRECTV | Satellite | $69.99–$159.99/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read DIRECTV review |
| DIRECTV STREAM | Streaming | $69.99–$149.99/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read DIRECTV STREAM review |
| DISH | Satellite | $97.99–$147.99/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read DISH review |
| Fubo | Streaming | $32.99–$99.99/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read Fubo review |
| Hulu + Live TV | Streaming | $76.99–$89.99/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read Hulu + Live TV review |
| Optimum | Cable | $35.00–$125.00/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read Optimum review |
| Philo | Streaming | $28.00/mo. | — |
View plans Read Philo review |
| Sling TV | Streaming | $40.00–$55.00/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read Sling TV review |
| Spectrum | Cable | $40.00–$105.00/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read Spectrum review |
| Verizon Fios | Cable | $85.00–$129.00/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read Verizon Fios review |
| Xfinity | Cable | $20.00–$80.00/mo. | ✔ |
Read Xfinity review |
| YouTube TV | Streaming | $72.99/mo. | ✔ |
View plans Read YouTube TV review |
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
How to watch the Vuelta a España for free
With La Vuelta primarily streaming on Peacock, there is no free way to watch every stage of the 2024 race. Peacock has no free trial, but you can catch CNBC’s limited coverage through other streaming trials.
Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM carry CNBC and offer free trials. While the trial periods won’t cover the entire 21-day men’s race, you can sign up for one to catch the first two stages on CNBC and the other for the final two stages. It’s better than nothing.
How to watch the Vuelta a España FAQ
Where can I watch La Vuelta in the US?
In the U.S., La Vuelta streams exclusively on Peacock. Additional coverage airs on CNBC and appears across other NBC Sports platforms like the NBC Sports app.
Will the Vuelta a España be on USA Network?
No, the Vuelta a España won’t air on USA Network in 2024. Peacock will stream the entire race, with select weekend coverage airing on CNBC.
Is La Vuelta on GCN?
No, La Vuelta doesn’t stream on GCN+ in the U.S. The cycling-centric service closed in 2023, and its live race coverage shifted to Max. But NBC Sports has exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights to La Vuelta through 2030.
Why you should trust us
Our sports experts compiled the men’s and women’s schedules for this year’s Vuelta a España. Using that information, we researched and tested the best ways to watch both races on TV. We determined our viewing recommendations based on race coverage, pricing, and ease of use.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
