{"id":20331,"date":"2022-08-16T10:25:57","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T08:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1692860"},"modified":"2022-08-16T10:58:16","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T08:58:16","slug":"vuelta-a-espana-2022-on-tv-watch-live-coverage-and-highlights","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/vuelta-a-espana-2022-on-tv-watch-live-coverage-and-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Vuelta a Espana 2022 on TV: Watch live coverage and highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Michael Potts\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 16 August 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>The Vuelta a\u00a0Espa\u00f1a\u00a0is the third and final Grand Tour event on the cycling calendar in 2022 and looks set to be fiercely contested between a number of contenders.<\/p>\n<p>Reigning champion Primoz Roglic has won three consecutive Vuelta titles and is aiming to become the joint most successful rider in the history of the competition.<\/p>\n<p>Roberto Heras was the last rider to win three in a row between 2003-2005 and is also the only rider with four titles to his name having previously won in 2000.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/vuelta-a-espana-2022-dates\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2022 dates: Full schedule, dates and times<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>However, Roglic is coming off an injury and isn\u2019t a guaranteed starter. There\u2019s a stacked array of talents who will be aiming to dislodge him from the top spot if he does feature.<\/p>\n<p>Tour de France champion Jai Hindley is in the mix this time around, while Tadej Pogacar \u2013 Tour champion in 2020 and 2021, runner-up in 2022 \u2013 is out due to competing in the WorldTour peloton.<\/p>\n<p>Fans around the world will be keen to keep track of all the unfolding events and dramatic moments live on TV and online, and UK fans have more than a few options to choose from.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/radiotimes.com&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">RadioTimes.com<\/a> brings you all the details about how to watch the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2022.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to watch Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>on <\/strong><strong>TV and live stream<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a will be shown live on Eurosport platforms, including <a href=\"\/\/www.discoveryplus.com\/gb\/sport\/cycling&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Discovery+<\/a>, for the duration of the event.<\/p>\n<p>Streaming platform <a href=\"\/\/www.discoveryplus.com\/gb\/sport\/cycling&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Discovery+<\/a> will have full coverage from each stage, available to watch live and on-demand. You can <a href=\"\/\/www.discoveryplus.com\/gb\/sport\/cycling&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">sign up for Discovery+ for just \u00a36.99 per month or \u00a359.99 annually<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=71026X1569659&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgb.eurosportplayer.com%2Fsubscribe&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\">Eurosport<\/a> will also be showing all the action live on its TV channels and digital platforms, including through<span class=\"&quot;s2&quot;\">\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/video\/offers?ie=UTF8&amp;benefitId=eurosport&amp;ref=DVM_PDS_PDS_UK_SB_C_kwd-309106441160testb_351266792809_9045936_9658079442&amp;tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\" data-geniuslink=\"&quot;https:\/\/buy.geni.us\/Proxy.ashx?TSID=114542&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fgp%2Fvideo%2Foffers%3Fie%3DUTF8%26benefitId%3Deurosport%26ref%3DDVM_PDS_PDS_UK_SB_C_kwd-309106441160testb_351266792809_9045936_9658079442%26tag%3Dradtim0b-21%26ascsubtag%3Dradiotimes-681961&amp;dtb=1&quot;\">Amazon Prime Video<\/a>. You can grab a seven-day free trial of the Eurosport add-on plus a 30-day free trial of <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/streaming\/amazon-prime-video\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Amazon Prime<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/video\/offers\/ref=atv_3p_eur_c_kzseur_1_1?benefitId=eurosport&amp;tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Watch the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a with a Eurosport and Amazon Prime Video free trial<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>You can also stream the event on GCN+ which is available for \u00a36.99 per month or \u00a339.99 per year.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2022 highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There will be regular highlights across <a href=\"\/\/www.discoveryplus.com\/gb\/sport\/cycling?utm_campaign=UK-EU-D1-DIS-C11-PR-CAM-AW-W-Cycling-Giro-220421-NA&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pr.com&amp;utm_content=text-paid-prcom-id1&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Discovery+<\/a>, Eurosport and GCN+ throughout the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a so you can keep track of all the biggest moments from the gruelling event, even if you can\u2019t tune in live every day.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2022 TV schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Friday 19th August: Stage 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday 20th August: Stage 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday 21st August: Stage 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday 22nd August: REST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday 23rd August: Stage 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday 24th August: Stage 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday 25th August: Stage 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday 26th August: Stage 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday 27th August: Stage 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday 28th August: Stage 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday 29th August: REST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday 30th August: Stage 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday 31st August: Stage 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday 1st September: Stage 12<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday 2nd September: Stage 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday 3rd September: Stage 14<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday 4th September Stage 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday 5th September: REST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday 6th September: Stage 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday 7th September: Stage 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday 8th September: Stage 18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday 9th September: Stage 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday 10th September: Stage 20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday 11th September Stage 21<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Live: TBC (Eurosport\/discovery+)<\/p> <h2><strong>Who won the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>2021?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Primoz Roglic became the third rider in history to win three Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a\u00a0titles in consecutive years.<\/p>\n<p>Roglic finished four minutes and 42 seconds ahead of runner-up Enric Mas, with another three minutes behind him to third-placed Jack Haig.<\/p>\n<p>British star Adam Yates came in fourth, just over nine minutes behind Roglic.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a <\/strong><strong>past winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>2010: Vincenzo Nibali<\/p>\n<p>2011: Chris Froome<\/p>\n<p>2012: Alberto Contador<\/p>\n<p>2013: Chris Horner<\/p>\n<p>2014: Alberto Contador<\/p>\n<p>2015: Fabio Aru<\/p>\n<p>2016: Nairo Quintana<\/p>\n<p>2017: Chris Froome<\/p>\n<p>2018: Simon Yates<\/p>\n<p>2019: Primoz Roglic<\/p>\n<p>2020: Primoz Roglic<\/p>\n<p>2021: Primoz Roglic<\/p>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re looking for something else to watch, check out our <\/b><a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; 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