Today, the organization of the 2016 Vuelta a España announced the list of teams selected to participate in the 71st edition of the race, that will take place from the 20 August to 11 September.

In accordance with Union Cycliste Internationale rules, the following eighteen UCI WorldTeams are automatically invited to the race:

Ag2r La Mondiale (FRA)

Astana Pro Team (KAZ)

BMC Racing Team (USA)

Cannondale Pro Cycling Team (USA)

Etixx - Quick Step (BEL)

FDJ (FRA)

IAM Cycling (SUI)

Lampre - Merida (ITA)

Lotto Soudal (BEL)

Movistar Team (SPA)

Orica GreenEDGE (AUS)

Team Dimension Data (RSA)

Team Giant - Alpecin (GER)

Team Katusha (RUS)

Team Lotto NL - Jumbo (NED)

Team Sky (GBR)

Tinkoff (RUS)
Trek - Segafredo (USA)

In addition to the above teams, four other teams have been invited to participate in the 2016 Vuelta a España: 

Bora - Argon18 (GER), Caja Rural - Seguros RGA (ESP), Cofidis, Solutions Crédits (FRA) and Direct Energie (FRA). Reactions to follow.