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One of the biggest and oldest rivalries in sports is FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The two soccer teams (and fanbases) have been battling each other in various leagues and tournaments since 1902 with an equal share for both.
Over the last 124 years, Barcelona and Real Madrid played 264 times with an even record of 106 wins each and 52 draws. With the 265th edition of “EL CLÁSICO,” whichever teams win the match on Sunday (Oct. 25) gets the slight edge over their rivals.
How to Watch 2026 EL CLÁSICO Live Online, at a Glance:
- Date: Oct. 25
- Network: ABC in English, ESPN Deportes in Spanish
- Matchup: FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
- Online Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
When Does Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Start?
For LaLiga, EL CLÁSICO takes place on Sunday (Oct. 25) with Barcelona (9-0-0; 27 points) taking on Real Madrid (7-0; 21 points) at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
What TV Network Features Barcelona vs. Real Madrid?
The Barcelona-Real Madrid match broadcasts across two networks, ABC in English and ESPN Deportes in Spanish. Meanwhile, it’s available to livestream in both languages on ESPN Unlimited.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances Barcelona vs. Real Madrid?
LaLiga is known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance at the match. Artists who have been known to appear at matches in the past include Barcelona fans Olivia Rodrigo, Shakira, Pau Gasol, Andrea Duro, Nicky Jam and others; Real Madrid fans include Enrique Iglesias, Penélope Cruz, Rafael Nadal and others.
Where to Watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Online for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch the Barcelona-Real Madrid match if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, offer free trials, so you can watch the match for free.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including ABC and ESPN ESPN Deportes, at $59.99 per month for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now. It comes with access to ESPN Unlimited too for even more ESPN networks.
Sling TV offers the Blue plan, which comes with ABC. With more than 40 channels, the streaming plan goes for $54.99 per month. For ESPN Deportes, you can add Sling Sports Extra to the plan for an extra $11 per month. All plans come with a free cloud DVR and an extra 600 or so free channels too. Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary from market-to-market.
UNLIMITED DVR
FuboTV
Fubo is an affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.
Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) with more than 230 channels, including local and cable (like ABC and ESPN Deportes), that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free if you act fast and sign up now.
Broadcast network ABC is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative start at $49.99 per month for the first month of service ($99.99 per month afterward) for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited, which features ESPN Deportes, at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package.
ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for ESPN. A subscription includes instant access for $31.99 per month. However, you can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $319.99 per year. It features every ESPN network, including ESPN on ABC and ESPN Deportes, as well as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra — all in one streaming service.
In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original programming to stream on demand. Although the service doesn’t offer a free trial, you can still watch ESPN Unlimited with a clever workaround to watch online for free. Learn more about how to get a free trial to access ESPN Unlimited here.
On Sunday (Oct. 25), EL CLÁSICO: FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid broadcast across on ABC in English and ESPN Deportes in Spanish. One of the best ways to watch the match live is with DirecTV.
