Watch the Volta ao Algarve 2025 for an early-season top-level stage race with a high-quality field that includes Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease A Bike), Primož Roglič (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), and João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) among the race favourites.
Other riders taking on the race include Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty), Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease A Bike), Arnaud De Lie (Lotto), Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers), and Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor Pro Cycling)
► Dates: February 19-23
► Free stream: RTP Play (geo-restricted)
► UK: Eurosport / Discovery+
► US: Max
► Canada: Flobikes
The 2025 Volta ao Algarve takes place over seven stages from Wednesday, February 19 to Sunday, February 23.
The race kicks off with a sprinter-friendly 192.2km stage from Portimão to Lagos featuring two categorised climbs. The first GC test follows on stage 2, a 177.6km ride from Lagoa to the Alto da Foia (8.5km at 5%).
The sprinters will come out again for stage 3, a flat finish in Tavira after a 183.5km race from Vila Real Santo António. Stage 4, a 175.2km race from Albufeira to Faro, could be another for the fastmen, though with a late climb thrown in to disrupt sprint trains.
The race concludes with stage 5, a 19.6km time trial running from Salir to the Alto do Malhao (2.1km at 9.3%).
There are broadcast options for the Volta ao Algarve in Portugal, the UK, USA, and Canada. Read on for all the details on how to watch the race wherever you are in the world.
The next stage: How to watch Volta ao Algarve stage 2
The next stage at the 2025 Volta ao Algarve is stage 2 on February 20, a 177.6km trip from Lagoa to the Alto da Foia for the first summit finish of the race.
There was no winner on stage 1, with the stage cancelled after a chaotic mix-up in the finale where most of the peloton went the wrong way. Stage 2 is the first crucial test for the overall contenders on a climb that measures 8.5km at 5%.
Coverage runs from 3pm-5pm GMT in the UK, from 10am-12pm ET in North America, and from 2am-4am AEDT in Australia. Read on for all the details on where you can tune in.
Where can I watch the Volta ao Algarve for free?
The 2025 Volta ao Algarve will be broadcast for free in Portugal by local broadcaster RTP via the RTP2 channel. The race will be streamed on RTP Play, which does not require registration/sign-in.
Based in Portugal but outside the country right now? A VPN will allow you to unblock RTP Play while you're abroad – more on that below.
How to watch the Volta ao Algarve from anywhere
If you're outside your usual country when the Volta ao Algarve is on, you might think you can't watch the race due to geo-restrictions, but you'd be wrong.
A VPN is a nifty piece of internet security software that can alter your device's IP address to make it seem like it's in any country in the world. Provided it complies with your broadcaster's T&Cs, you can use a VPN to unblock your usual streaming services and enjoy your coverage as if you were back home.
There are loads of great VPN options out there, but for a VPN that's brilliant at streaming and is also TechRadar's pick for overall best VPN in the world, we'd recommend NordVPN.
Where can I watch the Volta ao Algarve in the UK?
Fans in the UK can watch the 2025 Volta ao Algarve through Discovery+. Discovery+ is the streaming platform for Eurosport, with a linear television option also available on Eurosport.
Eurosport is being folded into TNT Sports at the end of this month, and Discovery+ subscriptions are shooting up from £6.99-a-month to £30.99.
Existing customers can still watch this one on the old rate but any new customers will have to pay the new rate.
Who is showing Volta ao Algarve in the USA
The Volta ao Algarve will be aired by Max in the USA.
For US viewers, a subscription to Max will set you back $10 per month or $100 per year with ads, $16/$150 for an ad-free experience.
You can also pay $200 per year for the 'Ultimate' package, which includes additional devices and 4k resolution where available. In addition to that, you'll need to pay for the B/R Sports add-on, which costs an extra $10 per month.
How to watch the Volta ao Algarve in Canada
The 2025 Volta ao Algarve will be aired on Flobikes in Canada.
A subscription will set you back CAN$203.88 for the year or CAN$39.99 on a monthly basis. Flobikes customers in the US will be blocked from this one – they only have the rights in Canada.
