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Tadej Pogacar confirms return to Vuelta a España for 2026 edition

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:43 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Tadej Pogacar confirms return to Vuelta a España for 2026 edition

Summary

Tadej Pogacar will compete in the Vuelta a España, marking his return to the race for the first time since 2019. The UAE Team Emirates announced his participation on social media, stating, 'It’s true – he’s coming back.' The 2026 Vuelta is set to begin on 22 August, adding to Pogacar's schedule as he seeks a Grand Tour treble. Details regarding the full team lineup and his preparation for the event are expected to follow soon.

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Status Watch

•Pogacar last raced in the Vuelta in 2019.
•UAE Team Emirates confirmed his participation on 3 August 2026.
•The Vuelta a España will start on 22 August 2026.
•Pogacar is a five-time Tour de France winner.

Latest Updates

8:48 AMYahoo Sports — Tadej Pogacar To Race The Vuelta a España 2026
8:43 AMYahoo Sports — Tadej Pogacar to ride Vuelta a Espana in bid to complete Grand Tour set
8:37 AMThe Guardian Sport — Tadej Pogacar to ride Vuelta a España in bid to complete Grand Tour treble

What they're saying

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Slovene great last rode in Vuelta during the 2019 edition ‘It’s true – he’s coming back,’ confirm UAE Team Emirates Cycling great Tadej Pogacar will return to the Vuelta a España for the first time since 2019, his team UAE Team Emirates confirmed on Monday. “It’s true – he’s coming back,” wrote the five-time Tour de France winner’s team on social media platform X to announce his participation in the race, which starts on 22 August. More details soon … Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Agence France Press