Real Madrid vs Barcelona is the biggest game in club soccer and this weekend’s edition is particularly intriguing as the arch-rivals battle it out for top spot in La Liga.
Here’s how to watch this pivotal Clasico live from anywhere with a VPN.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: live stream, date, time, channels
The Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream takes place on Sunday, October 26.
► Time: 10:15 a.m. ET / 7:15 a.m. PT / 3:15 p.m. BST / 12:15 a.m. AEST (Monday)
• U.S. — Watch on ESPN via Sling TV or ESPN Select
• U.K. — Watch on Premier Sports
• Australia — Watch on beIN Sports (7-day trial)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
The two biggest club teams on the planet are ready to butt heads once more, as Real Madrid face Barcelona in La Liga. We might only be in October, but the winner of this weekend’s clash at the Bernabeu will have the edge in this season’s title race. The stakes are high, even at this relatively early stage of proceedings.
Madrid hold a two-point advantage at the summit of the standings heading into the first Clasico of the campaign, but Barcelona are the defending champions and they will be determined to make a statement of intent at the home of their chief adversaries.
Barcelona beat Madrid no fewer than four times last season, so Los Blancos will feel they have a point to prove. Barca may temper their all-out-attack style on this occasion, and with so much talent on display, the match could be decided by whichever team strikes the best balance on the day.
Read on for how to watch a Real Madrid vs Barcelona in La Liga 2025/26 live stream wherever you are.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the La Liga clash on your usual subscription?
You can still watch your usual Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). This handy piece of software makes your devices appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So it’s ideal for soccer fans away on vacation or on business. NordVPN is best and our NordVPN review explains why.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona live streams in the U.S.
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Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch the Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream on either ESPN 2 or ESPN Select ($12.99/month).
If you’ve already cut the cord and don’t have a cable package, you can get ESPN through a cable TV alternative.
Sling TV is our top pick. Its Orange plan gets you ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3 for just $4.99 (day pass) following the introduction of their industry defining passes.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona live streams in the U.K.
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona is being shown on Premier Sports in the U.K..
A subscription costs £15.99 per month, but if you’re willing to commit to a whole year you’ll pay £11.99 each month.
Premier Sports also holds the rights to Coppa Italia soccer, European Champions Cup, Top 14 and United Rugby Championship rugby, and the NHL.
If you’re not in the U.K., you can still follow your usual Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona live streams in Canada
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In Canada, Real Madrid vs Barcelona is on TSN Plus.
The streaming service grants access to everything TSN has to offer on an $8/month or $80/year subscription basis.
If you’re outside Canada but have a subscription, you can watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona live streams using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona live streams in Australia
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Soccer fans in Australia can watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona on beIN Sports.
A beIN Sports subscription costs $15.99 a month or $159.99 a year. Both options include a 7-day free trial. You can also use the beIN Sports Connect app to stream El Clasico.
Traveling outside Oz? Don’t worry — you can watch via a VPN instead. Our favorite VPN service right now is NordVPN, but you’ll find others in our best VPN services list.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona live streams in New Zealand
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The Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream will be shown on beIN Sports in New Zealand.
Sky Subscribers can add beIN to their existing TV package. Or go for a standalone plan for $14.99/month or $149.99/year after a 7-day free trial.
The catch is that kick-off is at 2:15 a.m. on Sunday night/Monday morning.
Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow every game by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
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