Vuelta a España (Tour of Spain) is one of professional cycling’s three Grand Tours, held annually from late August to mid-September across Spain and occasionally neighboring countries. First staged in 1935, the multi-week race spans mountain climbs, time trials, and flat sprint stages, covering more than 3,000 kilometers through the nation’s most scenic and challenging terrain. Riders compete for the red jersey (La Roja), symbolizing the overall leader. Known for its dramatic mountain finishes, passionate crowds, and late-summer heat, the Vuelta a España blends athletic endurance, tactical brilliance, and Spanish flair, making it a thrilling conclusion to the cycling season.

DATES & TIMES
• Dates: 22 August–13 September 2026 (Saturday–Sunday).
• 21-stage Grand Tour on the UCI WorldTour — dates confirmed by the UCI event page.
• Exact stage timings, start/finish cities and route maps publish at the official presentation — follow the Official site · Programme nearer the date.
• The exact timetable publishes annually — check the official Programme for day-by-day schedules when released.

LOCATION
• Across Spain (and occasionally neighbouring countries). Full host-city list and maps release at the route presentation — watch the Official site.

TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free roadside viewing along most of the route.
• Hospitality (start, finish, on‑course) via the organiser’s Hospitality offers; access‑controlled areas and grandstands vary by stage — see Spectator info.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Official Garibaldi (race guide), stage roadbooks and traffic notices publish on the Official site ahead of the race.
• The official app and Fan Zone provide live tracking and stage profiles — see App · Fan Zone.

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