Barcelona vs Real Madrid – Copa del Rey Final 2025 Match Preview & Date

The grand stage is set for one of football’s most iconic rivalries as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid lock horns once again, this time in the 2025 Copa del Rey Final. On Saturday, April 26, the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville will play host to another chapter of El Clásico, with a major trophy on the line. Both sides arrive at this climactic showdown eager to cap off their seasons with silverware, knowing that a win would mean more than just lifting the Copa — it would be a defining moment in an already fierce and historic rivalry.

For Barcelona, the final represents an opportunity to reinforce their domestic dominance under coach Hansi Flick. After a season marked by impressive victories over their archrivals, the Catalans are brimming with confidence, despite grappling with injuries to key players. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, guided by the experienced Carlo Ancelotti, will be desperate to respond after a mixed season both domestically and in Europe. The Copa del Rey Final now offers Los Blancos a vital chance for redemption.

With star-studded lineups, high stakes, and the weight of history behind them, both teams are expected to leave everything on the pitch. Whether it’s Barcelona’s attacking flair or Madrid’s resilience and individual brilliance, fans around the world are guaranteed a night of drama, passion, and unforgettable moments as the battle for the Copa del Rey Final crown unfolds.

When and Where: Copa del Rey Final 2025

The 2025 Copa del Rey Final is set to be a thrilling El Clásico showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid on Saturday, April 26, at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM Central European Time (CET), 8:00 PM British Summer Time (BST), and 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This marks the 260th competitive meeting between the two Spanish giants and their first Copa del Rey Final face-off since 2014 .

Time around the world


Saturday 26 April

The Americas

Canada (Vancouver 1.00pm, Montreal 4.00pm)

USA (Los Angeles 1.00pm, New York 4.00pm)
ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes

Mexico (Mexico City 2.00pm)
Sky+, Sky Sports

Central America and Dominican Republic (Costa Rica 2.00pm, Panama 3.00pm, Dominican Republic 4.00pm)
Sky Sports Norte

Caribbean (Jamaica 3.00pm, Bahamas 4.00pm)

French Caribbean (Martinique 4.00pm, French Guiana 5.00pm)

Spanish speaking South America (Peru, Colombia 3.00pm, Venezuela, Chile 4.00pm, Argentina, Uruguay 5.00pm)
América TVGO, América Televisión (Peru), inter, Meridiano Television (Venezuela), Eventos HD (Argentina), NS Eventos HD (Uruguay)

Brazil (Brasilia 5.00pm)
Zapping, Claro TV+, Disney+ Brazil, Sky+, Vivo Play, ESPN Brazil

Europe

United Kingdom and Ireland (9.00pm)
Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 1 (Ireland)

Portugal (9.00pm)
Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV2

Spain (10.00pm)
RTVE.es, Movistar+, DAZN Spain, fuboTV España, 3Cat, TVE La 1, TV3, M+ Copa del Rey, Movistar Plus+

France (10.00pm)
Molotov, Free, L’Equipe

Belgium and Luxembourg (10.00pm)
RTL Play (Belgium)

Netherlands (10.00pm)
Ziggo Sport

Norway (10.00pm)
VG+

Sweden (10.00pm)
Sport Bladet Play

Denmark (10.00pm)
Sport LIVE

Germany and Austria (10.00pm)
DAZN, Sportdigital FUSSBALL

Switzerland (10.00pm)
Blue Sport, DAZN Switzerland, Telelombardia, Sunrise TV, Sportdigital FUSSBALL, L’Equipe

Poland (10.00pm)
sport.tvp.pl, Canal+, TVP Sport App, TVP Sport, TVP1

Czechia and Slovakia (10.00pm)
Sport 1 CZ/SK

Hungary (10.00pm)
Sport 2 Hungary

Slovenia (10.00pm)
Arena Sport 1 Slovenia

Croatia (10.00pm)
MAXtv To Go, Arena Sport 1 Croatia

Western Balkans (10.00pm)
Moja TV, Arena Sport 3P in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Finland (11.00pm)

Baltic Republics (11.00pm)
Go3 Extra Sports, Go3 Sport 2

Ukraine (11.00pm)
MEGOGO Football 1

Romania (11.00pm)
Digi Online, Digi Sport 1 Romania

Bulgaria (11.00pm)
MAX Sport 4

Greece (11.00pm)
Action 24

Cyprus (11.00pm)
Cytavision on the Go, Cytavision Sports 3

Israel (11.00pm)

Belarus (11.00pm)
Okko Sport

Turkey (11.00pm)
Tivibu Spor 1

Russia (Moscow 11.00pm)
Okko Sport, matchtv.ru, Sportbox.ru, Match! Football 2

Caucasus Region (12.00am 27 April)

Africa

North Africa (Morocco 9.00pm, Egypt 11.00pm)
Shahid

Sub-Saharan Africa (Senegal, Ghana 8.00pm, Nigeria, Cameroon 9.00pm, South Africa, Zambia 10.00pm, Ethiopia 11.00pm)
StarTimes, Startimes World Football, Sporty TV (Ghana), StarTimes App, Startimes World Football, Sporty TV (Nigeria), StarTimes App (Cameroon), StarTimes App, SABC Sport, SABC Plus, Startimes World Football, Sporty TV, SABC 3 (South Africa), StarTimes App (Zambia)

Asia

Arab countries and Iran (Mecca 11.00pm, Iran 11.30pm)
Shahid, SSC Extra 1 (Saudi Arabia), Shahid, Shabake 3 (Iran)

Sunday 27 April

Central Asian republics (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan 1.00am)
Zoʻr TV (Uzbekistan), Sport Plus (Kazakhstan)

Indian Subcontinent (Afghanistan 12.30am, Pakistan 1.00am, India 1.30am, Bangladesh 2.00am)
FanCode, Asr TV, Arezo Tv, Solh Sports 1, Meraj Sport (Afghanistan), FanCode (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh)

Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia 3.00am, Philippines 4.00am)
RCTI+, Vision+, RCTI, Sportstars 4, K-Vision (Indonesia), RCTI+ (Philippines)

China (4.00am)
ZhiBo8

South Korea (5.00am)

Japan (5.00am)
U-NEXT

Oceania

Papua New Guinea (6.00am)
Vision +, Sportstars 4

Australia (Perth 4.00am, Sydney 6.00am)

Pacific islands (Fiji 8.00am)

New Zealand (8.00am)

How to Watch the Copa del Rey Final

Fans can catch the Copa del Rey Final live on various platforms. In the United States, the match will be broadcast on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. UK viewers can watch on Premier Sports 1, while fans in Mexico can tune in via Sky Sports

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