El Clásico, Barcelona v Real Madrid, is on ABC in the US on Sunday, Oct 25 at 4pm ET (1pm PT), and it also streams on ESPN+ with ESPN Deportes in Spanish. The rest of the weekend's best games are Chelsea v Spurs on Peacock, Arsenal v Everton on USA Network, Freiburg v Bayern free on Fandango and PSG v Lyon on beIN SPORTS. Every channel below comes from the broadcasters' own schedules, and every stat comes from ESPN's tables as of Thursday, Oct 22.
What are the most interesting matches this weekend?
| Match | ET / PT | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona v Real Madrid | Sun 4pm / 1pm | ABC, ESPN+ | ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ |
| Chelsea v Tottenham | Sat 12:30pm / 9:30am | Peacock, NBCSN | Telemundo |
| Aston Villa v Man City | Sat 7:30am / 4:30am | USA Network | Universo |
| Napoli v Roma | Sat 12pm / 9am | Paramount+ | Telemundo, Universo or Peacock |
| Freiburg v Bayern Munich | Sun 12:30pm / 9:30am | Fandango (free) | Peacock |
| PSG v Lyon | Sun 3:45pm / 12:45pm | beIN SPORTS | beIN SPORTS en Español |
| Monaco v Lille | Sun 10am / 7am | beIN SPORTS | beIN SPORTS en Español |
Barcelona v Real Madrid. It is the first Clásico ever shown on ABC, ESPN says. Barcelona are 9-0-0 with 39 goals and lead La Liga on 27 points. Real are third on 21, so a Madrid win cuts the gap to three. It is also José Mourinho's first Clásico since returning to Real, and the Ballon d'Or ceremony is the next day.
Chelsea v Spurs. A London derby between fourth (13 points) and 16th (6 points). Chelsea's games have been wild, with 17 scored and 13 conceded in seven.
Aston Villa v Man City. City are the only perfect team in England at 7-0-0. Three hours later Arsenal, three points back, host Everton.
PSG v Lyon and Monaco v Lille. Ligue 1 has five teams tied on 14 points after seven games: Lyon, PSG, Paris FC, Lille and Monaco. Four of them play each other on Sunday.
Which games could have the most goals?
These are the matches where both teams' games have averaged the most total goals this season. The numbers are real (goals for plus goals against, divided by games played, from ESPN's tables). The picks are our opinion, not a forecast.
| Match | Home team's games | Away team's games | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona v Real Madrid | 5.3 goals a game (39 scored, 9 conceded in 9) | 3.6 (23, 9 in 9) | Barcelona have the most goals in Europe's big five leagues |
| Augsburg v Union Berlin | 4.7 (16, 12 in 6) | 3.7 (5, 17 in 6) | Union have conceded 17 goals in six games |
| RB Leipzig v Elversberg | 4.5 (16, 11 in 6) | 3.8 (12, 11 in 6) | Both teams score and concede plenty |
| Inter v Fiorentina | 4.3 (21, 9 in 7) | 3.6 (8, 17 in 7) | Serie A's top scorers host the league's leakiest defense |
| Hoffenheim v Leverkusen | 4.2 (11, 14 in 6) | 4.2 (16, 9 in 6) | Patrik Schick has six goals for Leverkusen |
If you want a tight one instead, Roma have conceded only three goals in seven Serie A games before visiting Napoli.
Which upsets should I watch for?
These are opinions based on the table, not predictions with odds.
- Aston Villa v Man City. Villa are 12th, but somebody has to take City's first points eventually, and Villa get them at home in the early slot.
- Freiburg v Bayern Munich. Freiburg are third on 13 points, one behind Bayern, and have conceded only six goals in six games.
- Napoli v Roma. Napoli are ninth, but they're at home against an unbeaten Roma side.
- Lecce v Juventus. Juventus are eighth, and Lecce have won three of seven.
Which big-name players should I watch?
| Player | Club | This season (league) | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raphinha | Barcelona | 12 goals, La Liga's top scorer | v Real Madrid, ABC |
| Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid | 9 goals | at Barcelona, ABC |
| Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | 8 goals, 6 assists | v Real Madrid, ABC |
| Erling Haaland | Man City | 8 goals, Premier League's top scorer | at Aston Villa, USA Network |
| Alexander Isak | Liverpool | 5 goals | v Brighton, Peacock |
| Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | 5 assists, the Bundesliga's most | at Freiburg, Fandango |
| Donyell Malen | Roma | 6 goals | at Napoli, Paramount+ |
What is at stake in each title race?
- Premier League: Man City 21, Arsenal 18, Brighton 16. Brighton visit Liverpool, who are fifth.
- La Liga: Barcelona 27, Atlético 22, Real Madrid 21. Atlético host Deportivo on Saturday before the Clásico.
- Serie A: Inter and Lazio are level on 19 points, with Roma on 17. Inter host Fiorentina, Lazio host Parma and Roma go to Napoli.
- Bundesliga: Bayern and Dortmund are tied on 14, and Freiburg and Leverkusen are on 13. All four play, and Bayern visit Freiburg.
- Ligue 1: Five clubs are tied on 14 points, and PSG v Lyon plus Monaco v Lille are head-to-head games among them.
Where can I watch every big-five game this weekend?
Kickoffs are in US Eastern and Pacific time. Europe turns its clocks back on Sunday, Oct 25, so Sunday games start an hour earlier in the US than usual.
Friday, Oct 23
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart v Gladbach (Bundesliga) | 2:30pm / 11:30am | Fandango (free) |
| Torino v Monza (Serie A) | 2:45pm / 11:45am | Paramount+ |
| Brest v Nice (Ligue 1) | 2:45pm / 11:45am | beIN SPORTS |
| Ipswich v Nottingham Forest (EPL) | 3pm / 12pm | USA Network |
| Alavés v Málaga (La Liga) | 3pm / 12pm | ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
Saturday, Oct 24
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa v Man City (EPL) | 7:30am / 4:30am | USA Network, Universo |
| Rayo Vallecano v Elche (La Liga) | 8am / 5am | ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
| Cagliari v Bologna (Serie A) | 9am / 6am | Paramount+ |
| Como v Sassuolo (Serie A) | 9am / 6am | Paramount+ |
| Augsburg v Union Berlin, Köln v Schalke, Mainz v Werder Bremen, RB Leipzig v Elversberg, Paderborn v Hamburg (Bundesliga) | 9:30am / 6:30am | Fandango (free) |
| Arsenal v Everton (EPL) | 10am / 7am | USA Network, Telemundo |
| Coventry v Fulham (EPL) | 10am / 7am | Peacock, NBCSN |
| Racing Santander v Espanyol (La Liga) | 10:15am / 7:15am | ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
| Toulouse v Troyes (Ligue 1) | 11:15am / 8:15am | beIN SPORTS |
| Napoli v Roma (Serie A) | 12pm / 9am | Paramount+ |
| Chelsea v Tottenham (EPL) | 12:30pm / 9:30am | Peacock, NBCSN, Telemundo |
| Dortmund v Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga) | 12:30pm / 9:30am | USA Network |
| Valencia v Villarreal (La Liga) | 12:30pm / 9:30am | ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
| Lazio v Parma (Serie A) | 2:45pm / 11:45am | Paramount+ |
| Lens v Paris FC (Ligue 1) | 2:45pm / 11:45am | beIN SPORTS |
| Atlético Madrid v Deportivo (La Liga) | 3pm / 12pm | ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
Sunday, Oct 25
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Inter v Fiorentina (Serie A) | 7:30am / 4:30am | Paramount+ |
| Athletic Club v Getafe (La Liga) | 9am / 6am | ESPN+ |
| Crystal Palace v Newcastle (EPL) | 10am / 7am | USA Network, Telemundo |
| Hull v Brentford (EPL) | 10am / 7am | Peacock |
| Liverpool v Brighton (EPL) | 10am / 7am | Peacock (English and Spanish) |
| Man Utd v Bournemouth (EPL) | 10am / 7am | Peacock |
| Atalanta v Frosinone (Serie A) | 10am / 7am | Paramount+ |
| Genoa v Venezia (Serie A) | 10am / 7am | Paramount+ |
| Monaco v Lille (Ligue 1) | 10am / 7am | beIN SPORTS |
| Hoffenheim v Leverkusen (Bundesliga) | 10:30am / 7:30am | Fandango (free) |
| Celta Vigo v Real Betis (La Liga) | 11:15am / 8:15am | ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
| Marseille v Le Havre (Ligue 1) | 12:15pm / 9:15am | beIN SPORTS |
| Rennes v Strasbourg, Auxerre v Le Mans, Angers v Lorient (Ligue 1) | 12:15pm / 9:15am | No US channel listed yet |
| Sunderland v Leeds (EPL) | 12:30pm / 9:30am | USA Network |
| Freiburg v Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) | 12:30pm / 9:30am | Fandango (free) |
| Lecce v Juventus (Serie A) | 1pm / 10am | Paramount+ |
| Real Sociedad v Levante (La Liga) | 1:30pm / 10:30am | ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
| PSG v Lyon (Ligue 1) | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | beIN SPORTS |
| Udinese v AC Milan (Serie A) | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
| Barcelona v Real Madrid (La Liga) | 4pm / 1pm | ABC, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
Monday, Oct 26
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Sevilla v Osasuna (La Liga) | 4pm / 1pm | ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
beIN guarantees at least four live Ligue 1 games each matchweek, so not every French game gets a US broadcast. In Spanish, the Bundesliga and Serie A are on Telemundo, Universo and Peacock. See every game this weekend for the full list across all leagues.
What is the cheapest way to watch?
| Service | Covers this weekend | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ABC with an antenna | Barcelona v Real Madrid | Free |
| Fandango | 8 of 9 Bundesliga games, including Freiburg v Bayern | Free |
| beIN SPORTS CONNECT | Ligue 1, including PSG v Lyon | $5.99/mo |
| Paramount+ Essential | All Serie A | $8.99/mo |
| Peacock Premium | 5 EPL games, including Chelsea v Spurs and Liverpool v Brighton | $12.99/mo |
| ESPN Select | All La Liga, including the Clásico on ESPN+ | $13.99/mo |
| Sling Blue | USA Network: Villa v City, Arsenal v Everton, Dortmund v Frankfurt and 3 more | $45.99/mo |
Which one service should I pick?
For the Clásico, you may not need to pay at all: an antenna gets you ABC. If you want the most big games for one subscription, Peacock has Chelsea v Spurs and Liverpool v Brighton, and free Fandango adds Freiburg v Bayern.
Three of the weekend's top EPL games, Villa v City, Arsenal v Everton and Palace v Newcastle, are on USA Network, so you need cable or a live TV service like Sling Blue for those. Read why in our Premier League guide.
More guides
La Liga: ESPN Select vs Unlimited · Bundesliga free on Fandango · Ligue 1 on beIN · Serie A on Paramount+ · La Liga · Premier League · full European soccer guide
Frequently asked questions
What channel is El Clásico on in the US?
Barcelona v Real Madrid is on ABC in English, Sunday Oct 25 at 4pm ET (1pm PT), with a one-hour pregame on ABC at 3pm ET. It also streams on ESPN+ in English and Spanish, and ESPN Deportes has it in Spanish.
Can I watch Barcelona v Real Madrid for free?
Yes, if you get ABC with an antenna. ABC is a free broadcast network. Otherwise you need ESPN+ (ESPN Select, $13.99/mo) or a live TV service with ABC or ESPN Deportes.
Is Chelsea v Tottenham on Peacock?
Yes. It streams on Peacock and airs on NBCSN, Saturday Oct 24 at 12:30pm ET (9:30am PT). Telemundo has it in Spanish.
Is Arsenal v Everton on Peacock?
No. It is on USA Network (Telemundo in Spanish), Saturday at 10am ET (7am PT). USA Network games do not stream live on Peacock.
Is Freiburg v Bayern Munich free?
Yes. It streams free on Fandango Stream, Sunday at 12:30pm ET (9:30am PT). The one Bundesliga game on USA Network this weekend is Dortmund v Eintracht Frankfurt.
Where can I watch PSG v Lyon?
beIN SPORTS, which has a match page for it, Sunday at 3:45pm ET (12:45pm PT). beIN SPORTS CONNECT at $5.99/mo is the cheapest way in.
Sources
- ESPN Press Room: El Clásico airs on ABC for the first time (Oct 21, 2026)
- NBC Sports: Premier League 2026-27 schedule, Matchweek 8
- Peacock: Premier League live and upcoming
- The Sporting Page: Premier League TV schedule Oct 23-25 (US listings checked Oct 20)
- USA Network: Bundesliga on USA Network and Fandango
- PSG: Ligue 1 Matchday 8 schedule (LFP kickoff times)
- beIN SPORTS: Paris Saint-Germain vs Olympique Lyonnais
- beIN SPORTS: North America broadcast rights
- Paramount Press Express: all Serie A matches stream on Paramount+ in 2026/27
- ESPN: Premier League table (checked Oct 22, 2026)
- ESPN: La Liga table (checked Oct 22, 2026)
- ESPN: Serie A table (checked Oct 22, 2026)
- ESPN: Bundesliga table (checked Oct 22, 2026)
- ESPN: Ligue 1 table (checked Oct 22, 2026)
- ESPN: La Liga top scorers
- ESPN Fan Support: ESPN Select or Unlimited plans and prices
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