FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid: on which TV channel to watch El Clasico?

It's the dream match-up to beautifully conclude the Copa del Rey! FC Barcelona and Real Madrid meet for another El Clasico that promises to be electrifying, captivating millions of fans across the globe.

This Thursday, the two Iberian giants confirmed the broadcast details on their respective official websites. Here's everything you need to know to ensure you don't miss this global event.

Barça in top form, Real struggling

FC Barcelona enters this final brimming with confidence. Since the start of 2025, Hansi Flick's men have suffered only one defeat, at the hands of Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League (3-1).

Otherwise, it's been a flawless run, with convincing victories and some well-managed draws. The Blaugrana have already dominated the first two Clasicos of the season (4-0 and then 5-2), and are logically the favorites.

On the other hand, Real Madrid is experiencing a challenging season. The Merengues have suffered heavy defeats against their eternal rival and struggle to impress against big teams.

Although some recent successes have provided a glimmer of hope, the Casa Blanca is not in the best shape.

Match details

• Stadium: Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla
• City: Seville
• Capacity: 60,000 spectators
• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
• Kick-off: 8:00 PM (GMT)

Worldwide broadcast: where to follow the match?

Below is a glimpse of the timings by country, along with the official broadcast platforms confirmed by FC Barcelona and Real Madrid:

Africa:

Dakar (8:00 PM) – Yaoundé (9:00 PM) – Cape Town (10:00 PM)

Channels: via the official FC Barcelona and Real Madrid channels

France:

Paris (10:00 PM)

Channel: L’Équipe Live Foot

North America:

Vancouver (1:00 PM), Toronto/New York (4:00 PM)

Channel: ESPN+ (USA)

Central and Latin America:

Panama (3:00 PM), Mexico City (2:00 PM), Buenos Aires (5:00 PM)

Channels: DIRECTV Sports, Sky Sports

Brazil:

Brasilia (5:00 PM)

Platforms: Zapping, Claro TV+, Disney+, ESPN Brazil

Europe:

London (9:00 PM), Warsaw/Barcelona (10:00 PM), Kiev/Moscow/Istanbul (11:00 PM)

Channels: Movistar (Spain), S Sport (Turkey), Match TV (Russia)

Middle East:

Mecca (11:00 PM)

Platform: Shahid

Asia:

New Delhi (1:30 AM), Jakarta (3:00 AM), Beijing (4:00 AM), Tokyo (5:00 AM)

Platforms: FanCode (India), Vision+ (Indonesia), U-next (Japan), fcbarcelona.qq.com (China)

Oceania:

Sydney (6:00 AM)

For more details, check the official accounts of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid on social media or their websites, tailored to each language and region.

Amine Jomni |

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