The 81st edition of the Vuelta a España will pass through Morón de la Frontera on September 9, 2026. The race, which will start from Dos Hermanas, will cover several municipalities in the province before reaching the capital, Seville.
Morón de la Frontera is preparing to experience a historic day on September 9, 2026, when the peloton of the Vuelta a España will traverse the municipality as part of the stage that will cover much of the province of Seville. The news, confirmed by the event's organisers and the Provincial Council, makes the town one of the venues for the 81st edition of the Spanish tour.
The President of the Provincial Council of Seville, Javier Fernández, has highlighted the importance of supporting grassroots sports and the sporting talent in the province, which has a solid network of infrastructures, sports schools, and top-level clubs. Fernández has encouraged the public to turn this day into a grand sports celebration, inviting locals and visitors to take to the streets to show the province's support for the Vuelta.
The passage through Morón de la Frontera will occur in a stage starting in Dos Hermanas. The route will then continue through Alcalá de Guadaíra, Mairena del Alcor, El Viso del Alcor, Carmona, San José de la Rinconada, and La Rinconada, before entering the capital, Seville. The design of the route, as explained by the technical director of the Vuelta, Fernando Escartín, aims to bring the race closer to the public, passing through the centres of towns so that fans can enjoy the best international cyclists up close.
The 81st edition of the Vuelta a España will take place from August 22 to September 13, 2026, featuring 21 stages and a total distance of 3,275 kilometres, starting in Monaco and finishing in Granada. The organisers expect an audience of around 400 million viewers in over 190 countries, making the race's passage through Morón de la Frontera an opportunity for the town and the entire region to gain visibility.
The event will serve as an important international showcase for Morón de la Frontera, which will see its name mentioned in the television broadcasts of the race. Residents will have the chance to witness world-class cyclists live, in an event that combines sport and tourism promotion.
The date is set for September 9, 2026, with the exact time yet to be confirmed. The organisation is expected to publish details of the urban route and traffic disruptions that will affect the municipality during the race's passage soon.
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