The first LaLiga Clásico of the 2026/27 season between Barcelona and Real Madrid now has a confirmed date and time. The match will be played on Sunday, October 25 at the Spotify Camp Nou, according to information published by the Deporte Total section of the Peruvian newspaper El Comercio.

Matchday 10 of the competition will host the most anticipated fixture in the Spanish calendar. The referee will blow the starting whistle at 9:00 p.m. in Spain. For Latin American audiences, the time varies by zone, with broadcast guaranteed through ESPN across the region.

What time is the Clásico in the Americas?

Fans in Mexico can watch the match from 1:00 p.m. In Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. The clash will begin at 3:00 p.m. for those following from Venezuela, Bolivia, and Chile. In Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, the clock will read 4:00 p.m. when the duel starts.

Broadcaster DAZN holds the transmission rights for Spanish territory. This detail was confirmed by the editorial staff of El Comercio, whose notes signed as “Redacción EC” are produced by members of our editorial team under the supervision of the section editor. In Latin America, the broadcast will be exclusive to ESPN.

What context does Barcelona bring to the Clásico?

Barcelona arrives at this fixture in a period of strong form. Hansi Flick's team sits first in LaLiga with 9 points, the result of three wins in three matches. Their results streak is perfect and their goal record is impressive: 12 goals for and only 2 against, giving a +10 differential.

However, the Blaugrana squad faces the run-up to the Clásico with several important absences. Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and the young prospect Roony Bardghji are currently on the injured list, a factor the coaching staff must manage. Barcelona's next commitment is an away fixture against Valencia on September 6, a match you can follow on our fixtures page.

Who will be the key figures?

The technical duel between Hansi Flick and José Mourinho adds extra spice to a match always laden with history. On the pitch, all eyes will be on individual talents. For Barcelona, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha are considered world-class figures.

On the Madrid side, the impact of Vinícius Júnior and the stellar arrival of Kylian Mbappé promise a high-voltage spectacle. These four players have the ability to decide a match on their own. The fitness of Barcelona's injured players will be a constant topic of monitoring, with information updated in our injuries section.

Barcelona, as the home team, will look to leverage the home advantage at the Spotify Camp Nou to maintain their winning streak. The team leads the standings and wants to approach the duel against their biggest rival with morale sky-high. The match against Valencia will be the final test before all attention focuses on the Clásico on October 25.