How to watch Vuelta a Espana: Live stream 2024 cycling race free

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La Vuelta returns for another year to close out the trio of 2024 Grand Tour races. We've combed through the watch options to identify everything you need to know about how to watch the Vuelta a Espana, including a free streaming option.

It's been a long racing season for the world's top male cyclists, many of whom competed in the other two Grand Tour races this year (the Giro d'Italia in May and the Tour de France in June and July), as well as the Olympics just last week. Tadej Pogacar, who won the 2024 Giro d'Italia and Tour de France, will sit out La Vuelta and not attempt a trifecta win this year. Olympic road race champion and third-place winner at the Tour de France Remco Evanpoel has also opted out of the Spanish race, paving the way for a new victor. Defending champion Sepp Kuss is among those scheduled to race.

The race kicked off with a time trial in Lisbon. From there, the cyclists will race throughout Portugal and Spain for 21 intense stages, finishing with a final time trial in Madrid. Below, we've highlighted all the necessary details for tuning into the race, no matter where you are.

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How to watch Vuelta a Espana in the US

If you held onto your subscription after the Tour de France, you're in luck. Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming counterpart, is the home to all things Vuelta a Espana in the US. Subscriptions start at $8 a month or $80 a year. In addition to old NBC sitcoms and new Universal film releases, the streaming service offers a slate of live sports, with an emphasis on cycling and golf. You can also catch Sunday Night Football here if you upgrade to a Premium Plus account for $14.

How to watch Vuelta a Espana in the UK

Vuelta a Espana will be available through Eurosport in the UK. This means that fans can live stream all of the action through Discovery+. To access cycling, you'll need to subscribe to the Standard plan, which goes for £6.99 a month.

How to watch Vuelta a Espana in Australia

Vuelta a Espana will be streamed live for free through SBS On Demand in Australia. The service just requires users to sign up for an account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start watching the race.

How to watch Vuelta a Espana from anywhere

If you are traveling away from Australia during any stage of the race, you can still keep up with the above streaming option via VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs let people change their device's virtual location so that it appears as if it's somewhere else, like back at home. This way, individuals can still use their usual websites from anywhere. Plus, turning on a VPN is an instant way to upgrade online privacy. 

Time and time again, we recommend ExpressVPN. It's a straightforward option that has a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee, so there's no sweat if you find that it's not working for you. Check out our ExpressVPN review for additional details, and keep reading to learn how a VPN works.

How to watch Vuelta a Espana with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
• Install it on the device you're planning to watch on.
• Turn it on and set it to an Australian location. 
• Create an account on SBS On Demand.
• Navigate to the live races and enjoy.

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.