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.
Watching on a TV
ESPN Select is an app, not a channel. If your TV doesn't have the ESPN app built in, any of these streaming sticks adds it — plug into an HDMI port and sign in with your ESPN account.
The simplest way to get the ESPN app onto any TV with an HDMI port. Plug it in, sign in, done.
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The fixture
Common questions
What time is El Clásico in the US?
Barcelona vs Real Madrid 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.
