The 2023 edition of the Vuelta a España is set to take place from August 26 to September 17, 2023. This iconic Vuelta a España marks the cycling season’s grand finale, renowned for consistently offering a well-rounded mix of mountainous, rolling, and flat stages, catering to both climbers and time trial specialists, as well as those viewing the Vuelta as their last major opportunity of the year to claim a prestigious victory.
A total amount of €1,118,205 will be distributed among the participating teams in the race, who will not only compete for the esteemed glory on the roads but also for the substantial financial reward the race provides. You might be wondering how this distribution will unfold—look no further, as the complete guide to the prize money breakdown for the 2023 Vuelta a España is outlined below.
The winner of the general classification will take home €150,000, while the second and third-place finishers on the podium will receive €57,985 and €30,000 respectively. The winners of the Points and Youth classifications will earn €11,000, and the winner of the Mountains classification will walk away with €13,000.
The team topping the team classification will be awarded €12,500. Each day, the stage winner will receive an additional €11,000. All the exact details, along with various other classifications and special prizes, can be found in the following list.
Prize Money by Finishing Order (Each Stage Classification)
1 €11,000
2 €5,500
3 €2,700
4 €1,500
5 €1,100
6 €900
7 €900
8 €650
9 €650
10 €360
11 €360
12 €360
13 €360
14 €360
15 €360
16 €360
17 €360
18 €360
19 €360
20 €360
Prize Money by Finishing Order (Final General Classification)
1 €150,000
2 €57,985
3 €30,000
4 €15,000
5 €12,500
6 €9,000
7 €9,000
8 €6,000
9 €6,000
10 €3,800
11 €3,800
12 €3,800
13 €3,800
14 €3,800
15 €3,800
16 €3,800
17 €3,800
18 €3,800
19 €3,800
20 €3,800
Prize Money by Finishing Order (Final Points Classification)
1 €11,000
2 €5,000
3 €2,000
Prize Money by Finishing Order (Intermediate Sprints)
1 €550
2 €180
3 €95
Prize Money by Finishing Order (Final Mountains Classification)
1 €13,000
2 €6,600
3 €3,500
Prize Money by Finishing Order (Final Youth Classification)
1 €11,000
2 €5,000
3 €2,000
Prize Money by Finishing Order (Final Team Classification)
1 €12,500
2 €7,500
3 €5,500
4 €4,300
5 €3,200
6 €2,200
7 €1,100
8 €1,000
Prize Money by Finishing Order (Daily Best Team)
1 €400
2 €200
3 €100
Prize Money by Finishing Order (Daily Combativity Prize)
1 €200
Prize Money by Finishing Order (Tour de France Super Combativity Prize)
1 €3,000