La Vuelta a España 2025: schedule, route, profile, and where to watch Stage 1 on TV and online.

Cycling is in the spotlight. This Saturday, August 23rd, the 2025 Vuelta a España will kick off with a mostly flat first stage between Turin and Novara , before the grand finale. This will determine the competitor who will wear the first red jersey of the competition.

The main stage for these first stages of the 90th edition will be Piedmont, Italy, with a start set against the backdrop of the prestigious Venaria Castle. This Baroque building, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will serve as the starting point for the peloton, which will then face a 183-kilometer route that concludes in Novara, a town especially known for its commercial scene.

The predictions point to the sprinters as the most likely to finish among the top positions. The route is flat for most of its length, but the only challenge is the La Serra peak , located approximately at kilometer 69. This will be the key point that will determine the top ranking in the classification that will run throughout the championship.

Schedule and where on TV and online

The first stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España, between Turin and Novara, will take place this Saturday , August 23, from 12:55 p.m. CEST until approximately 5:00 p.m., the scheduled finish time. Fans can enjoy it on TV via RTVE on Teledeporte and online on its RTVE Play platform . The stages can also be followed on other platforms, such as Eurosport and HBO Max.

• When does the first stage of the 2025 Vuelta start? Saturday, August 13, 12:55 p.m. (peninsular time)
• Where the 1st stage takes place: Turin-Novara ( Italy)
• Where to watch on TV and online: Teledeporte , RTVE Play , Eurosport and HBO Max

Several names are among the betting favorites , with Mads Pedersen being one of the most prominent, along with Australian Kaden Groves. Players like Jasper Philipsen and veteran Michael Matthews could surprise in the first phase of the competition, which will serve to establish the standings and test the vast terrain ahead.