La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es 2026, the women's Vuelta a España, brings the world's best riders to northern Spain from 3 to 9 May across seven stages, and, in the absence of Demi Vollering is one of the most open stage races of the season.
Whether you're at home or abroad, here's how to watch live, with all official TV channels, legitimate free streams, and a way to keep access to your home subscription securely through a VPN while travelling.
La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es 2026 Race Times
Sunday 3 May 2026 • Marín → Salvaterra de Miño
| Timezone | Start (km0) | Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local | CEST / UTC+2 | 11:35 | 14:30 |
Stage 2 - Monday 4 May 2026 • Lobios → San Cibrao das Viñas
- Start (km0): 14:17
- Finish: 17:15
Stage 3 - Tuesday 5 May 2026 • Padrón → A Coruña
- Start (km0): 13:30
- Finish: 16:35
Stage 4 - Wednesday 6 May 2026 • Monforte de Lemos → Antas de Ulla
- Start (km0): 14:18
- Finish: 17:20
Stage 5 - Thursday 7 May 2026 • León → Astorga
- Start (km0): 13:50
- Finish: 16:55
Stage 6 - Friday 8 May 2026 • Gijón → Les Praeres (Nava)
- Start (km0): 14:15
- Finish: 17:05
Stage 7 - Saturday 9 May 2026 • Pola de Laviana → Alto de L'Angliru
- Start (km0): 12:15
- Finish: 15:55
Race favourites
Demi Vollering (FDJ-SUEZ), winner of the previous two editions, is not expected at the start, opening the race for a deep field. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (Visma | Lease a Bike), Kasia Niewiadoma (Canyon-SRAM), Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime), Anna van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime) and Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) all feature among the favourites. You can see our Velora prediction block below, and read our full favourites analysis by Tim Bonville-Ginn here.
How to watch La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es
Official broadcast details are below by country and region, including whether the option is free or subscription-based.
Where to Watch La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es 2026
| Region | Broadcaster | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports via Max | £30.99/mo | Live coverage of all stages |
United States | Peacock | $7.99/mo | Live and on-demand |
Canada | FloBikes | $12.50/mo (USD) | Live streaming |
Australia | SBS / SBS On Demand | Free | Free-to-air and free streaming |
Belgium | RTBF / RTBF Auvio | Free | Live coverage and streaming |
Spain | RTVE / RTVE Play | Free | Free-to-air and free streaming |
France | Max (Eurosport) | €5.99/mo | Via Max basic plan with Eurosport |
Netherlands | Max (Eurosport) | €5.99/mo | Via Max basic plan with Eurosport |
Italy | Max (Eurosport) | €5.99/mo | Via Max basic plan with Eurosport |
Belgium | Sporza | Free | Live coverage and streaming (Flemish) |
New Zealand | Sky Sport | Subscription required | Live coverage of all stages |
Legal free streams
Velora tip: Several broadcasters are offering free live access, either through free-to-air television or free streaming apps:
- Australia – SBS / SBS On Demand: live and free across all stages
- Belgium – Sporza: live coverage and streaming
- Spain – RTVE / RTVE Play: live and free as the host nation broadcaster
In the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands and Italy, the main options are paid subscriptions through services such as Peacock, FloBikes, discovery+ and Max.
You can safely access your usual services abroad via a trusted VPN, without breaking any rules. If you're travelling, you can connect via VPN to your home country to access these official, legal feeds, just as if you were at home.
Using a VPN legally while travelling
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When to watch La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es
La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es 2026 is a seven-stage UCI Women's WorldTour race running from 3 to 9 May across northern Spain. The route begins in Galicia, includes four hilly opening stages, one flatter day on stage 5, and finishes with mountain stages to Les Praeres and L'Angliru in Asturias. It is the 16th race in the 2026 UCI Women's WorldTour calendar.
Here are the key highlights we'd suggest tuning in for if you're time-stretched (times in CEST):
Stage 1 – Marín → Salvaterra (Punchy opener, GC time gaps possible)
- Final hour: 13:30 – 14:30
- Key moment: ~13:45–14:20 (post-final climb run-in)
- Finish: 14:30
Stage 2 – Lobios → San Cibrao (First real GC test)
- Final hour: 16:15 – 17:15
- Key moment: ~16:30–17:10 (late attacks / reduced sprint)
- Finish: ~17:15
Stage 3 – Padrón → A Coruña (Sprint day)
- Final 30 mins: 16:05 – 16:35
- Key moment: last 10 km (~16:20 onwards)
- Finish: ~16:35
Stage 4 – Monforte → Antas de Ulla (Sneaky GC damage day)
- Final hour: 16:20 – 17:20
- Key moment: ~16:30–17:05 (final climbs + transitions)
- Finish: ~17:20
Stage 5 – León → Astorga (Deceptive transition stage)
- Final 45 mins: 16:10 – 16:55
- Key moment: last 20 km (~16:30 onwards)
- Finish: ~16:55
Stage 6 – Gijón → Les Praeres (First decisive GC day)
- Final hour: 16:05 – 17:05
- Critical window: 16:40 – 17:05 (final climb)
- Finish: ~17:05
Stage 7 – Pola Llaviana → Angliru (Race decider)
- Final 90 mins: 14:25 – 15:55
- Critical window: 15:00 – 15:55 (Angliru ascent)
- Finish: ~15:55
Quick recap
- Watch live via official broadcasters such as TNT Sports, Peacock, FloBikes, SBS, RTBF, RTVE and Max (Eurosport) where available
- Free and legal coverage is available in Australia, Belgium and Spain
- Travelling abroad? Use a VPN to keep access to your home subscription safely
- Avoid illegal or pirate streams, they're unsafe and breach copyright
- Watch La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es live, free where available, and securely, wherever you are
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