RTVE Play Set to Broadcast a Week of Free Sports, March 9-15, 2026
Sports fans in Spain and beyond have a full slate of free viewing options coming up, as RTVE Play prepares to stream a diverse range of competitions from March 9th to March 15th, 2026. The platform will feature live and on-demand coverage spanning football, futsal, basketball, handball, cycling, and volleyball – offering something for nearly every sports enthusiast. This commitment to accessible sports programming continues a trend for RTVE Play as the spring season approaches.
The schedule is packed with events, from high-level professional leagues to crucial qualifying tournaments. For viewers planning their week, here’s a detailed breakdown of the sports action available on RTVE Play, based on the latest programming information.
Monday, March 9th
- 3:45 PM CET (3:45 PM UTC) – Cycling: Paris-Nice, Stage 2. Épone – Montargis (187 km). The early stages of this prestigious race will be available for free viewing.
- 7:00 PM CET (7:00 PM UTC) – Cycling: Presentation Gala for the Women’s Vuelta a España. A look ahead to one of the most anticipated events on the women’s cycling calendar.
- 10:45 PM CET (10:45 PM UTC) – Program: Estudio Estadio. A debate present analyzing the latest sports headlines.
Tuesday, March 10th
- 3:45 PM CET (3:45 PM UTC) – Cycling: Paris-Nice, Stage 3. Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire and Pouilly-sur-Loire (23.5 km, team time trial). A challenging team time trial will test the strength and coordination of the competing squads.
- 8:00 PM CET (8:00 PM UTC) – Basketball: Basketball Champions League, Round of 32. Elan Chalon – Unicaja. The Basketball Champions League continues with this intriguing matchup.
- 11:00 PM CET (11:00 PM UTC) – Program: Estudio Estadio. Champions. Further analysis of Champions League action.
Wednesday, March 11th
- 3:45 PM CET (3:45 PM UTC) – Cycling: Paris-Nice, Stage 4. Bourges – Uchon (195 km). Another demanding road stage in the Paris-Nice race.
- 7:00 PM CET (7:00 PM UTC) – Basketball: Women’s World Championship Qualifying Tournament. Spain – New Zealand. A crucial game for Spain as they aim to qualify for the Women’s World Championship.
- 7:00 PM CET (7:00 PM UTC) – Football: Copa de la Reina, Semi-Final (First Leg). Atlético de Madrid – Costa Adeje Tenerife. The Copa de la Reina semi-finals kick off with this clash.
- 9:00 PM CET (9:00 PM UTC) – Basketball: Basketball Champions League, Round of 32. La Laguna Tenerife – Dreamland Gran Canaria. Another exciting Basketball Champions League contest.
- 11:00 PM CET (11:00 PM UTC) – Program: Estudio Estadio. Champions. More in-depth coverage of the Champions League.
Thursday, March 12th
- 3:45 PM CET (3:45 PM UTC) – Cycling: Paris-Nice, Stage 5. Cormoranche-sur-Saône and Colombier-le-Vieux (205.4 km). A long and challenging stage in the Paris-Nice race.
- 7:00 PM CET (7:00 PM UTC) – Basketball: Women’s World Championship Qualifying Tournament. Senegal – Spain. Spain continues their quest for World Championship qualification.
- 9:00 PM CET (9:00 PM UTC) – Football: Copa de la Reina, Semi-Final (First Leg). FC Levante Badalona – FC Barcelona. The second semi-final first leg in the Copa de la Reina.
Friday, March 13th
- 1:15 PM CET (1:15 PM UTC) – Water Polo: Copa del Rey, Quarter-Final (1). CN Sant Andreu – Solartradex CN Mataró. The Copa del Rey water polo tournament gets underway.
- 3:30 PM CET (3:30 PM UTC) – Water Polo: Copa del Rey, Quarter-Final (2). CE Mediterrani – Zodiac CNAB. Another quarter-final matchup in the Copa del Rey.
- 3:45 PM CET (3:45 PM UTC) – Cycling: Paris-Nice, Stage 6. Barbentane – Apt (179.3 km). The penultimate stage of Paris-Nice.
- 5:45 PM CET (5:45 PM UTC) – Water Polo: Copa del Rey, Quarter-Final (3). CN Barcelona – CN Sabadell. The third quarter-final contest.
- 6:00 PM CET (6:00 PM UTC) – Basketball: Liga U22, Second Phase, Matchday 9. Burgos Grupo de Santiago – Real Madrid. Action from the Liga U22 basketball league.
- 8:00 PM CET (8:00 PM UTC) – Water Polo: Copa del Rey, Quarter-Final (4). CN Terrassa – CN Rubí. The final quarter-final of the Copa del Rey.
- 9:15 PM CET (9:15 PM UTC) – Football: Primera Federación, Matchday 28. RC Celta Fortuna – CD Tenerife. A match from the Primera Federación league.
Saturday, March 14th
- 1:00 AM CET (1:00 AM UTC) – Basketball: Women’s World Championship Qualifying Tournament. Spain – Puerto Rico. Spain aims to secure their spot in the World Championship.
- 1:00 PM CET (1:00 PM UTC) – Roller Hockey: OK Liga Iberdrola, Matchday 20. Oxigen PHC Sant Cugat – Generali HC Palau. Action from the OK Liga Iberdrola roller hockey league.
- 2:00 PM CET (2:00 PM UTC) – Cycling: Paris-Nice, Stage 7. Nice – Auron (138.7 km). A mountainous stage that will likely determine the overall winner of Paris-Nice.
- 5:00 PM CET (5:00 PM UTC) – Triathlon: World Cup. International triathlon competition.
- 4:00 PM CET (4:00 PM UTC) – Wheelchair Basketball: SuperLiga BSR España, Matchday 17. Rehatrans Getafe BSR – CD BSR Vistazul. Wheelchair basketball action.
- 4:00 PM CET (4:00 PM UTC) – Program: ‘Gran Estadio’. A comprehensive sports review show.
- 5:00 PM CET (5:00 PM UTC) – Water Polo: Copa del Rey, Semi-Final 1.
- 7:15 PM CET (7:15 PM UTC) – Water Polo: Copa del Rey, Semi-Final 2.
- 9:30 PM CET (9:30 PM UTC) – Program: ‘Gran Estadio noche’. Late-night sports analysis.
- 11:10 PM CET (11:10 PM UTC) – Program: Estudio Estadio.
Sunday, March 15th
- 9:30 AM CET (9:30 AM UTC) – Athletics: 10K Camargo. A 10-kilometer road race.
- Time TBD – Motocross: Spanish Championship. Malpartida de Cáceres. The Spanish Motocross Championship continues.
- 10:00 AM CET (10:00 AM UTC) – Canoeing: Spanish Winter Championship.
- 11:45 AM CET (11:45 AM UTC) – Football: Copa del Rey Juvenil Masculina, Final. The final of the Copa del Rey for youth male teams.
- 1:00 PM CET (1:00 PM UTC) – Water Polo: Copa del Rey, Final. The culmination of the Copa del Rey water polo tournament.
- 1:45 PM CET (1:45 PM UTC) – Handball: Liga Guerreras Iberdrola, Matchday 22.
- 3:30 PM CET (3:30 PM UTC) – Cycling: Paris-Nice, Stage 8. Nice – Nice (145 km). The final stage of Paris-Nice.
- 4:00 PM CET (4:00 PM UTC) – Rugby: Rugby Europe Championship, Third Place Playoff.
- 4:00 PM CET (4:00 PM UTC) – Program: Gran estadio.
- 5:00 PM CET (5:00 PM UTC) – Football: Liga F Moeve, Matchday 22. Athletic Club – Madrid CFF. A match from the Liga F Moeve women’s football league.
- 6:45 PM CET (6:45 PM UTC) – Rugby: Rugby Europe Championship, Final.
- 8:30 PM CET (8:30 PM UTC) – Program: Closing Ceremony of the Winter Paralympic Games Milano-Cortina.
- 10:00 PM CET (10:00 PM UTC) – Basketball: Women’s World Championship Qualifying Tournament. Italy – Spain. Spain’s final qualifying match.
- 12:00 AM CET (12:00 AM UTC) – Program: Estudio Estadio.
RTVE Play’s extensive coverage provides a fantastic opportunity for sports fans to enjoy a wide variety of events without cost. The action continues with the next major event being the Copa de España Renfe, taking place in Granada from March 19th to March 22nd. Be sure to check RTVE Play’s schedule for further details.
What are you most looking forward to watching on RTVE Play this week? Share your thoughts in the comments below!