La Liga 2025/26 Live Streaming: How to watch Spanish league in US - Start Time, Dates and more

La Liga is famous for its more measured, skill-focused style of play, where technical brilliance often outweighs raw athleticism. The league’s consistent dominance on the European stage - with clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, and Atlético Madrid regularly excelling in UEFA competitions - speaks volumes about its quality.

The 2025/26 La Liga season kicks off on Friday, August 15, with Girona hosting Rayo Vallecano at Estadi Montilivi. Barcelona begin their campaign the following day, August 16, in a home clash against Mallorca, aiming to set the tone early in their title bid. Real Madrid will get their season underway on August 19 when they face Osasuna, starting their quest for another league crown.

For soccer fans in the United States, following Spain’s top clubs has never been easier. With the new La Liga season underway, viewers have multiple options to catch every pass, dribble, and goal.


ESPN has secured the exclusive US broadcasting rights to Spain’s La Liga through the 2028-29 season in a landmark long-term media deal. While select matches will air on ESPN’s television networks each season - including ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC - every single LaLiga match will be available live and in full exclusively on ESPN+.

Fans looking for full Spanish-language coverage can tune in to ESPN Deportes, which offers complete commentary in Spanish. ESPN+ is especially crucial, as it carries the majority of matches live and on demand, making it ideal for football lovers.

HOW TO WATCH SPANISH LA LIGA IN US

• Event: La Liga
• Channel/Streaming: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, Fubo, DirecTV Stream
• For Spanish Commentary: ESPN Deportes

HOW TO WATCH INITIAL LA LIGA GAMES IN THE US

• August 15 (Friday): Girona vs Rayo Vallecano - 1PM ET
• August 15 (Friday): Villarreal vs Oviedo - 3:30PM ET
• August 16 (Saturday): Alaves vs Levante - 11AM ET
• August 16 (Saturday): Mallorca vs Barcelona - 1:30PM ET
• August 16 (Saturday): Valencia vs Real Sociedad - 3:30PM ET
• August 17 (Sunday): Celta Vigo vs Getafe - 11AM ET
• August 17 (Sunday): Athletic Club vs Sevilla - 1:30PM ET
• August 17 (Sunday): Espanyol vs Atletico Madrid - 3:30PM ET
• August 18 (Monday): Elche vs Real Betis - 3PM ET
• August 19 (Tuesday): Real Madrid vs Osasuna - 3PM ET