El Clásico 2026/27 between Barcelona and Real Madrid is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 21:00 local time at Spotify Camp Nou. For GMT+8 viewers, kickoff is at 04:00 on Monday, October 26.
The match is part of LaLiga Matchday 10 and is the first league Clásico of the 2026/27 season. Barcelona will host the October meeting, while Real Madrid will host the return fixture on May 9, 2027 in Matchday 35, with the kickoff time still to be confirmed.
This page covers the confirmed El Clásico date and kickoff time, TV and streaming information, the current LaLiga context, the main player storylines and the second Barcelona vs Real Madrid league meeting later in the season. For the likely starting elevens, latest injuries and our score forecast, read the Barcelona vs Real Madrid predicted lineups and prediction.
When Is El Clásico 2026?
The next El Clásico is Barcelona vs Real Madrid on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The match will be played at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona and is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 Spain local time.
| Detail | Barcelona vs Real Madrid |
|---|---|
| Competition | LaLiga 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 10 |
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Spotify Camp Nou |
| Spain local time | 21:00 |
| GMT+8 | 04:00, Monday, October 26 |
| United States | 4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT |
For every confirmed round and kickoff time, use our La Liga Schedule 2026/27.
Why the GMT+8 Kick-Off Is 04:00, Not 03:00
There is an unusual time-zone detail around this Clásico. Spain ends daylight saving time in the early hours of October 25, 2026, the same day as the match.
That means Barcelona is back on CET (UTC+1) by the time the 21:00 match begins. GMT+8 is therefore seven hours ahead, making kickoff 04:00 on October 26.
This is different from Matchday 8 and Matchday 9, when Spain is still on CEST and GMT+8 is six hours ahead. Our fixture schedule reflects the local-time change for El Clásico.
Where to Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the US
ESPN+ will carry Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the United States because every LaLiga match in 2026/27 is available on the service in English and Spanish.
LaLiga also distributes selected marquee matches across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, but the exact additional linear-TV assignment for this Clásico should be checked closer to kickoff.
| Market | Current Viewing Information |
|---|---|
| United States | ESPN+ confirmed through full-season LaLiga coverage; additional TV assignment may be announced |
| Spain | Current Real Madrid fixture listing shows DAZN and Orange TV |
| Other countries | Broadcast rights vary by territory |
For the full US and international broadcast guide, see Where Can I Watch La Liga? 2026/27 TV & Streaming Guide.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Current LaLiga Context
After Matchday 9 (October 18), Barcelona have 27 points and Real Madrid have 21; the clubs remain six points apart ahead of the October 25 Clásico.
Barcelona lead LaLiga with 24 points from eight wins in eight matches. Real Madrid are fourth with 18 points after six wins and two defeats.
| Team | Played | Points | Goals For | Goals Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 8 | 24 | 34 | 7 |
| Real Madrid | 8 | 18 | 19 | 8 |
Both clubs have completed their last league games before October 25: Barcelona beat Betis 5–2 and Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4–1 in Matchday 9. Our Laliga Matchday 9 highlights recap explains how those victories shaped the title-race picture ahead of El Clásico. Follow any later changes on our Laliga standings page.
What Barcelona and Real Madrid Play Before El Clásico
In the lead-up to the head-to-head, both rivals faced significant league tests against Betis and Sevilla respectively. Compare the expectations with their completed Matchday 9 results. The full fixtures and implications appear in our LaLiga Matchday 9 preview.
Matchday 8 is complete for both clubs: Barcelona beat Getafe 3–0 and Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 1–0. They have since played those Matchday 9 league fixtures, with Champions League commitments also part of the preparation.
| Club | Matchday 8 | Matchday 9 | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | beat Getafe 3–0 — Oct 10 | at Real Betis — Oct 17 | vs Real Madrid — Oct 25 |
| Real Madrid | beat Villarreal 1–0 — Oct 10 | vs Sevilla — Oct 18 | at Barcelona — Oct 25 |
For completed Matchday 8 context, see our October 10 results report, covering Barcelona’s 3–0 win over Getafe and Real Madrid’s 1–0 victory over Villarreal.
The Biggest Player Storylines
New El Clásico team news (October 15): Vinicius Jr has received a four-match LaLiga suspension and is set to miss the Barcelona game on October 25 unless the sanction changes on appeal. Read our Vinicius Jr suspension explainer for the disciplinary decision, missed fixtures and appeal situation.
Raphinha Leads the Scoring Race
Barcelona enter October with the league’s most productive individual scorer. Raphinha has 12 LaLiga goals, putting him five ahead of the group on seven.
That form has made him one of the biggest attacking storylines before the first Clásico. You can track the current goals, assists, shots and other leaders in our LaLiga Stats 2026/27 hub.
Lamine Yamal vs Kylian Mbappé
Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are level on seven league goals from eight appearances each as of October 13.
Their direct scoring race gives this Clásico an obvious individual subplot. We are tracking that comparison separately in Lamine Yamal vs Mbappé: Who Will Score More Goals in Laliga 2026/27?.
What Happened in the Last Two LaLiga Clásicos?
The two league Clásicos in 2025/26 were split between the clubs.
| Date | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2025 | Real Madrid vs Barcelona | Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona |
| May 10, 2026 | Barcelona vs Real Madrid | Barcelona 2-0 Real Madrid |
Barcelona’s 2-0 home victory in May was especially significant because it secured the 2025/26 LaLiga title. The October 2026 meeting therefore returns the rivalry to Barcelona with a new season and a very different early table situation.
When Is the Second El Clásico of 2026/27?
The second league Clásico is scheduled for Sunday, May 9, 2027, when Real Madrid host Barcelona at the Bernabéu in Matchday 35.
The kickoff time has not yet been confirmed. Because it is scheduled so late in the season, that match could carry major title-race implications depending on how the standings develop.
| 2026/27 LaLiga Clásico | Date | Venue | Kick-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona vs Real Madrid | Oct 25, 2026 | Spotify Camp Nou | 21:00 Spain time |
| Real Madrid vs Barcelona | May 9, 2027 | Bernabéu | TBC |
Why This El Clásico Could Matter Early in the Title Race
El Clásico is always important, but the October meeting may have an unusually direct effect on the early title picture.
Barcelona hold a six-point advantage over Real Madrid after Matchday 9, with both clubs having played nine league games. Madrid arrive at Camp Nou under pressure to avoid falling further behind, while a Clásico victory could cut the gap to three points.
Atlético Madrid and Real Betis are also currently ahead of Madrid, so the title race is not simply a two-team contest at this stage. That wider context is why the latest league table matters as much as the rivalry itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
The next El Clásico is Barcelona vs Real Madrid on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Spotify Camp Nou.
The match is scheduled for 21:00 Spain local time. Because Spain returns to CET earlier that day, kickoff is 04:00 GMT+8 on October 26.
The scheduled 21:00 Spain kickoff corresponds to approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on October 25, 2026.
ESPN+ will carry the match because all 380 LaLiga games are available there in the United States during 2026/27. Additional linear TV coverage may also be announced closer to the match.
Barcelona host Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou.
The October 25 Barcelona vs Real Madrid match is part of LaLiga Matchday 10.
The return league match is scheduled for May 9, 2027 at the Bernabéu in Matchday 35. The kickoff time is still to be confirmed.
More Laliga Coverage
- La Liga Schedule 2026/27
- Latest Laliga Standings
- LaLiga Stats 2026/27
- Where Can I Watch La Liga? 2026/27 TV & Streaming Guide
- Laliga Matchday 8 Preview
- Lamine Yamal vs Mbappé: 2026/27 Goals Race
Last verified October 23, 2026 (GMT+8): Barcelona vs Real Madrid remains scheduled for October 25 at 21:00 Spain local time (CET) at Spotify Camp Nou. The second league Clásico is scheduled for May 9, 2027 with kickoff time TBC. Current standings and player statistics reflect each club’s completed Matchday 8 game.
