Football fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the Real Madrid vs Barcelona match in the first El Clásico of the 2026-27 La Liga season, as Barcelona host their traditional rivals at Spotify Camp Nou in matchday 10 of La Liga. Millions are searching for the Real Madrid vs Barcelona kick-off time and ways to watch El Clásico Real Madrid vs Barcelona on free-to-air channels and their frequencies.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona kick-off time
The El Clásico match will be played on Sunday, 25 October 2026 according to the following times:
| Country | Time |
|---|---|
| Spain | 21:00 |
| Morocco | 20:00 |
| Algeria and Tunisia | 21:00 |
| Egypt | 23:00 |
| Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq | 23:00 |
| UAE and Oman | 00:00 (after midnight on Monday) |
| United States (Eastern Time) | 16:00 |
Note: Spain returns to winter time on the day of the match, so check the clock on your phone.
Free-to-air and free channels broadcasting Real Madrid vs Barcelona
United States: ABC free-to-air
In a historic first, ABC will broadcast El Clásico free-to-air via terrestrial signal available in most American homes with a regular TV antenna, alongside ESPN Deportes with Spanish commentary and ESPN+ online.
Brazil: CazéTV
In Brazil, the match will be shown on CazéTV, which broadcasts La Liga matches for free via its YouTube channel within Brazil.
Channels broadcasting El Clásico in the Arab world
In Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries, broadcasting rights return exclusively to beIN SPORTS:
- beIN SPORTS 1 HD: Arabic commentary.
- beIN SPORTS English 1: English commentary.
- TOD platform: for online and mobile viewing.
There is no free-to-air Arab channel on Nilesat or Arabsat that holds the rights to broadcast the match.
Frequencies of channels broadcasting Real Madrid vs Barcelona
beIN SPORTS 1 HD frequency for El Clásico with Arabic commentary
| Satellite | Frequency | Polarisation | Symbol rate | FEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilesat / Eutelsat (7-8° West) | 11013 | Horizontal (H) | 27500 | 2/3 |
The channel is encrypted and requires a beIN SPORTS subscription and an official beIN receiver or card. It broadcasts the match with Arabic commentary and an English audio option.
Frequencies of other beIN SPORTS channels on the same satellite
| Channels | Frequency | Polarisation | Symbol rate | FEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beIN SPORTS 1, 2 and 3 HD | 11013 | Horizontal (H) | 27500 | 2/3 |
| beIN SPORTS 4, 6 and 8 HD | 11054 | Horizontal (H) | 27500 | 2/3 |
| beIN SPORTS 5, 7 and 9 HD | 12245 | Vertical (V) | 27500 | 2/3 |
| beIN 4K | 12604 | Horizontal (H) | 27500 | 2/3 |
beIN SPORTS news channel frequency
| Satellite | Frequency | Polarisation | Symbol rate | FEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilesat / Eutelsat | 12245 | Vertical (V) | 27500 | 2/3 |
The beIN SPORTS news channel does not broadcast the match, but provides studio analysis and news before and after El Clásico.
How to tune beIN SPORTS on your receiver
- Open the “Menu” on your receiver, then “Channel Installation” or “Installation”.
- Select the satellite “Nilesat 7°W”.
- Add a new frequency: 11013, polarisation Horizontal (H), symbol rate 27500, FEC 2/3, transmission type DVB-S2.
- Press “Search” and save the channels.
As for ABC, it broadcasts terrestrially within the United States and not via an Arab satellite. It can be watched for free with a regular TV antenna or via American streaming services.
Channels broadcasting El Clásico in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe
Africa
- Nigeria and Ghana: SuperSport LaLiga, SuperSport Maximo 3 and Canal+.
- Kenya: Azam 4 and SuperSport.
- South Africa: SuperSport LaLiga.
Asia and Australia
- India: FanCode.
- Indonesia: Vidio.
- Thailand: beIN Sports.
- Vietnam: S Sport.
- Japan: DAZN.
- Australia: beIN SPORTS.
Americas
- Mexico: ViX, Sky and ESPN+.
- Argentina and Colombia: DIRECTV, DGO, ViX and ESPN+.
- Canada: TSN.
Europe
- Spain: DAZN and LaLiga TV Bar.
- France: beIN SPORTS.
- Germany, Italy, Portugal, Austria and Belgium: DAZN.
- UK and Ireland: Premier Sports.
- Netherlands: Ziggo.
- Turkey: S Sport.
- Poland: Canal+ Sport.
- Albania and Kosovo: SuperSport 2.
How can I watch a live stream of Real Madrid vs Barcelona?
To follow a live stream of Real Madrid vs Barcelona legally and safely:
- On TV: Subscribe to the official sports package in your country, such as beIN SPORTS in the Arab world and SuperSport in Africa.
- On your phone: Download the official app such as TOD, DAZN or ESPN.
- For free: Via ABC in the United States, or CazéTV in Brazil.
Warning: Avoid unofficial links and websites that claim to offer free streaming; they are often full of annoying ads and may carry malware.
Frequently asked questions about El Clásico Real Madrid vs Barcelona
When is the Real Madrid vs Barcelona match?
Sunday, 25 October 2026, at 20:00 Morocco time and 23:00 Mecca time.
Where is El Clásico being played?
At Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona.
Is El Clásico free on a free-to-air channel?
Yes, in the United States via ABC, and in Brazil via CazéTV. In the Arab world, however, the match is on encrypted beIN SPORTS channels.
What is the frequency of the channel broadcasting Real Madrid vs Barcelona?
beIN SPORTS 1 HD on Nilesat, frequency 11013 Horizontal, symbol rate 27500, FEC 2/3 (encrypted channel).
Which channel broadcasts Real Madrid vs Barcelona with Arabic commentary?
beIN SPORTS 1 HD and the TOD platform.
