The 2026 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya starts today in Sant Feliu de Guíxols and runs through to Barcelona on March 29, with seven stages that lean heavily on mountain terrain and will be a prominent test for the major general classification players ahead of the summer's Grand Tours.
Rights are country-specific, and vary by territory considerably as we explained in our deep dive into streaming by country, but official free streams exist in Spain and Australia, with paid options covering the UK, US, Canada and much of Europe. Below is everything you need to watch, plus a simple way to maintain access to your home subscription while travelling.
Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2026 Stage Times
Monday 23 March 2026 • Sant Feliu de Guíxols → Sant Feliu de Guíxols
| Timezone | Sant Feliu de Guíxols – Sant Feliu de Guíxols (172.8 km) | Est. Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local | CET (CEST from Stage 7) | 13:00 | 17:01 |
Stage 2 — Tue 24 Mar - Tuesday 24 March 2026 • Figueres → Banyoles
- Figueres – Banyoles (167.4 km): 13:10
- Est. Finish: 17:04
Stage 3 — Wed 25 Mar - Wednesday 25 March 2026 • Mont-roig del Camp → Vila-seca
- Mont-roig del Camp – Vila-seca (159.4 km): 13:40
- Est. Finish: 17:23
Stage 4 — Thu 26 Mar - Thursday 26 March 2026 • Mataró → Vallter
- Mataró – Vallter (173 km): 12:45
- Est. Finish: 16:46
Stage 5 — Fri 27 Mar - Friday 27 March 2026 • La Seu d'Urgell → Coll de Pal
- La Seu d'Urgell – La Molina / Coll de Pal (155.3 km): 11:40
- Est. Finish: 15:17
Stage 6 — Sat 28 Mar - Saturday 28 March 2026 • Berga → Queralt
- Berga – Queralt (158.2 km): 12:50
- Est. Finish: 16:31
Stage 7 — Sun 29 Mar - Sunday 29 March 2026 • Barcelona → Barcelona
- Barcelona – Montjuïc (95.1 km): 11:50
- Est. Finish: 14:03
Race favourites
Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike), Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) and João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) headline a deep GC field. Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost), Enric Mas (Movistar Team), Felix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) and Mikel Landa (Soudal Quick-Step) add further depth. The summit finishes at Vallter, Coll de Pal and Queralt should sharpen the classification battle, with Barcelona's Montjuïc circuit capable of scrambling things on the final day.
You can read our complete Volta Ciclista a Catalunya preview here.
How to watch the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya
Broadcast rights vary by country. The table below lists the official channels and streaming platforms, along with prices where confirmed.
Where to Watch the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2026
| Region | Broadcaster | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports / discovery+ | £30.99/month | — |
United States | Peacock | $10.99/month (Premium) or $109.99/year | — |
Canada | FloBikes | $39.99/month or $203.88/year | — |
Australia | SBS / SBS On Demand | Free | — |
Spain | RTVE / Teledeporte / RTVE Play | Free | — |
Belgium | RTBF Tipik | Check local listings | — |
France | Eurosport / discovery+ | Varies by package | — |
Netherlands | Eurosport / discovery+ | Varies by package | — |
Italy | Eurosport / discovery+ | Varies by package | — |
Legal free streams
Velora tip: Several countries offer free, official live coverage of the Volta a Catalunya:
Spain: RTVE broadcasts every stage live on Teledeporte and via RTVE Play online, both free-to-air and free to stream.
Australia: SBS and SBS On Demand carry the race at no cost.
Belgium's RTBF Tipik is listed as a broadcaster by the race organisers, but the extent of free live coverage for every stage has not been confirmed. Check local listings before relying on it.
If you're travelling outside your home country, you can access these official free feeds via a VPN, connecting to a server in the relevant country. That keeps you within the broadcaster's legitimate service.
Using a VPN legally while travelling
Broadcasters geo-restrict streams to their licensed territories. If you are abroad, a VPN lets you connect to a server in your home country, so platforms like discovery+, Peacock, FloBikes, RTVE Play or SBS On Demand behave as though you are at home.
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Why the Volta a Catalunya matters
First held in 1911, this is one of cycling's oldest stage races. The 2026 edition runs seven stages from Sant Feliu de Guíxols on the Costa Brava to Barcelona, with three summit finishes and a final circuit around Montjuïc. Its position in the calendar, wedged between the early Classics and the next block of WorldTour racing, makes it a form check for riders targeting Grand Tours later in the season.
Quick recap
Watch live via official broadcasters: discovery+, Peacock, FloBikes, SBS, RTVE, Eurosport and others listed above.
Free and legal coverage confirmed via RTVE / RTVE Play (Spain) and SBS / SBS On Demand (Australia).
Paid services with confirmed prices: discovery+ at £30.99/month, Peacock at $10.99/month, FloBikes at $39.99/month.
Travelling? Use a VPN to keep access to your existing home subscription.
Avoid illegal streams. They are unreliable and unsafe.
Watch the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2026 live, legally, and from anywhere.
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Volta a Catalunya 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
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