Tadej Pogacar confirms participation in Vuelta a España 2026 starting August 22
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Tadej Pogacar will compete in the Vuelta a España 2026, marking his return to the race after participating in 2019. The event begins in Monaco on August 22 and concludes in Granada on September 13. This year’s race will cover 3,275 kilometers, including six mountain stages. Pogacar, after securing his fifth Tour de France title, aims for success at La Vuelta, having previously won three stages in his debut. The race will feature a strong lineup, with reigning champion Jonas Vingegaard's participation uncertain following an injury.
- •Vuelta a España 2026 starts August 22 in Monaco.
- •Pogacar has not raced La Vuelta since 2019.
- •The event features 21 stages and covers 3,275 kilometers.
- •Vingegaard's status is unclear after a broken collarbone injury.
- •Pogacar seeks to win all three Grand Tours in his career.
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"With Tadej Pogacar adding his name to the entry list for the Vuelta a España 2026, the race has become the next can't-miss event on the cycling calendar.
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