How to Watch El Clásico in the US
Kick-off times for every US time zone, the channel carrying it, and what it costs — for the next Real Madrid vs Barcelona.
Kick-off time by US time zone
A rare friendly slot for American viewers — afternoon coast to coast, not the usual early-morning European kick-off.
| Time zone | Kick-off | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 4:00 PM | Sunday, October 25 |
| Central (CT) | 3:00 PM | Sunday, October 25 |
| Mountain (MT) | 2:00 PM | Sunday, October 25 |
| Pacific (PT) | 1:00 PM | Sunday, October 25 |
Where to watch in the US
ESPN's streaming tier, formerly branded ESPN+. Around $12.99/month.
ESPN holds the US rights to La Liga through 2028-29, and every match in the division streams here — so the Clásico is always on it.
Spanish-language commentary for the same match.
Available through the live TV services below, and in the ESPN app.
ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 carry a limited number of La Liga matches each season. Whether any given Clásico is one of them is announced close to the match, so treat linear TV as a bonus rather than a plan.
Without cable, those channels come through Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling and DIRECTV STREAM.
The fixture
Common questions
What time is El Clásico in the US?
Real Madrid vs Barcelona kicks off at 4:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 25, 2026 — 3:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM PT.
What channel is El Clásico on in the US?
ESPN holds the US rights to La Liga through 2028-29. Every match streams on ESPN Select, with Spanish-language commentary on ESPN Deportes.
Can I watch El Clásico for free in the US?
Not reliably. ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 carry a limited number of La Liga matches each season, and when a match does air there you can watch it through a free trial of a live TV service such as Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV. Otherwise it needs a ESPN Select subscription.
Where is the next El Clásico being played?
Camp Nou, in La Liga matchday 10. FC Barcelona are the home side and Real Madrid the visitors.
