Elche v Barcelona: TV channel, live stream and kick-off time for La Liga opener

Barcelona begin their 2026-27 La Liga campaign against Elche on Sunday, 23 August, after their opening-round fixture against Athletic Club was postponed.

The match will be played at the Manuel Martinez Valero, where Elche will look to build on their opening-day result against Deportivo de La Coruna. Barcelona, meanwhile, will be aiming to start their league season with victory after being given additional time before entering the competition.

Barcelona’s match against Athletic Club was postponed as part of an exceptional measure introduced by Spanish football authorities. The decision was designed to give clubs most affected by the involvement of their players in the 2026 World Cup more time to recover and prepare before beginning their domestic campaigns.

The meeting with Elche will therefore be Barcelona’s first official La Liga fixture of the season. The Catalan side will be aware of the importance of securing three points immediately, both to make a positive start and to establish their rhythm early in the campaign.

Elche go into the game with confidence after drawing 1-1 with Deportivo de La Coruna in their first match of the new season. They will hope to use that encouraging result, along with home advantage and the backing of the Manuel Martinez Valero crowd, to maintain their unbeaten start.

How to watch Elche v Barcelona

beIN SPORTS holds the exclusive rights to La Liga, meaning the match between Elche and Barcelona will be available through the network’s television channels.

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Kick-off time and date

Elche v Barcelona will take place on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at the Manuel Martinez Valero.

Kick-off is scheduled for 22:30 Saudi Arabia time and 23:30 United Arab Emirates time.

The fixture is part of the second round of the 2026-27 La Liga season. Elche’s opening draw has given them a point from their first game, while Barcelona will enter the competition knowing that a winning start could provide an early boost after their postponed meeting with Athletic Club.