Real Madrid open the 2026-27 La Liga season at the Santiago Bernabeu and chase another Spanish title across a 38-match campaign that runs from mid-August 2026 to late May 2027. Here are Real Madrid’s confirmed key fixtures, how to watch in the US, and where to find the full matchweek schedule and live table.
Real Madrid 2026-27 Season Overview
Real Madrid play 38 La Liga matches, home and away against the other 19 clubs. Exact kickoff times are confirmed by La Liga roughly two weeks before each matchweek, so the fixtures below cover the dates that are already locked in.
Real Madrid Key 2026-27 Fixtures
| Date | Fixture | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15-16 | Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad | Home opener, Santiago Bernabeu |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid | Madrid derby (away) |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Barcelona vs Real Madrid | El Clasico at Camp Nou |
| Sat, Apr 4 | Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid | Madrid derby (Bernabeu) |
| Sun, May 9 | Real Madrid vs Barcelona | El Clasico at the Bernabeu |
Dates reflect the matchweek weekend; La Liga confirms exact days and kickoff times closer to each round. For the complete 38-match fixture list and the live La Liga table, see the 2026-27 La Liga schedule hub.
How to Watch Real Madrid in the US
In the United States, La Liga is carried by ESPN. Most Real Madrid matches stream on ESPN+, with a handful of marquee fixtures, including El Clasico, often airing on ESPN Deportes and available to stream on the ESPN app. Kickoffs are typically in the late morning or early afternoon Eastern Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Real Madrid start the 2026-27 season?
Real Madrid open the 2026-27 La Liga season on the weekend of August 15, 2026, at home against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu. The season runs through late May 2027.
When is El Clasico in 2026-27?
Barcelona host Real Madrid in the first El Clasico on October 25, 2026, at Camp Nou, and Real Madrid host the return fixture on May 9, 2027, at the Santiago Bernabeu.
When is the Madrid derby in 2026-27?
Real Madrid visit Atletico Madrid on September 20, 2026, and host the reverse Madrid derby at the Bernabeu on April 4, 2027.
How can I watch Real Madrid in the US?
La Liga is on ESPN in the US. Most Real Madrid matches stream on ESPN+, with select games on ESPN Deportes.
Where can I find the full Real Madrid schedule?
The complete 38-match fixture list, kickoff times, and live La Liga table are on our 2026-27 La Liga schedule hub, updated as each matchweek is confirmed.
Real Madrid Full 2026-27 La Liga Schedule
Here is Real Madrid’s complete 38-match La Liga schedule. Kickoff times show as TBD until La Liga confirms them about two weeks before each round, and we update this page as they are set. All matches air on ESPN+ in the US.
| MW | Date | Fixture | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 16, 2026 | Real Madrid v Real Sociedad | TBD |
| 2 | Aug 23, 2026 | Espanyol v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 3 | Aug 30, 2026 | Real Madrid v Málaga | TBD |
| 4 | Sep 6, 2026 | Real Betis v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 5 | Sep 13, 2026 | Real Madrid v Rayo Vallecano | TBD |
| 6 | Sep 16, 2026 | Elche v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 7 | Sep 20, 2026 | Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 8 | Oct 11, 2026 | Real Madrid v Villarreal | TBD |
| 9 | Oct 18, 2026 | Real Madrid v Sevilla | TBD |
| 10 | Oct 25, 2026 | Barcelona v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 11 | Nov 1, 2026 | Racing Santander v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 8, 2026 | Valencia v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 13 | Nov 22, 2026 | Real Madrid v Celta Vigo | TBD |
| 14 | Nov 29, 2026 | Real Madrid v Alavés | TBD |
| 15 | Dec 6, 2026 | Athletic Club v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 16 | Dec 13, 2026 | Real Madrid v Osasuna | TBD |
| 17 | Dec 20, 2026 | Deportivo La Coruña v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 18 | Jan 3, 2027 | Real Madrid v Getafe | TBD |
| 19 | Jan 10, 2027 | Real Madrid v Levante | TBD |
| 20 | Jan 17, 2027 | Málaga v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 21 | Jan 24, 2027 | Real Madrid v Real Betis | TBD |
| 22 | Jan 31, 2027 | Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 23 | Feb 7, 2027 | Real Sociedad v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 24 | Feb 14, 2027 | Real Madrid v Athletic Club | TBD |
| 25 | Feb 21, 2027 | Sevilla v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 26 | Feb 28, 2027 | Real Madrid v Valencia | TBD |
| 27 | Mar 7, 2027 | Villarreal v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 28 | Mar 14, 2027 | Real Madrid v Espanyol | TBD |
| 29 | Mar 21, 2027 | Celta Vigo v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 30 | Apr 4, 2027 | Real Madrid v Atlético Madrid | TBD |
| 31 | Apr 11, 2027 | Osasuna v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 32 | Apr 18, 2027 | Getafe v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 33 | Apr 21, 2027 | Real Madrid v Elche | TBD |
| 34 | May 2, 2027 | Levante v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 35 | May 9, 2027 | Real Madrid v Barcelona | TBD |
| 36 | May 16, 2027 | Real Madrid v Racing Santander | TBD |
| 37 | May 23, 2027 | Alavés v Real Madrid | TBD |
| 38 | May 30, 2027 | Real Madrid v Deportivo La Coruña | TBD |
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