Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal: Date, Kick-Off Time and TV Channels for La Liga Opener

Atletico Madrid will begin their 2026-27 La Liga campaign with a home match against Villarreal on Sunday, as they look to make a positive start to the new season at the Civitas Metropolitano.

The opening-round fixture will see Atletico aim to take all three points against a Villarreal side capable of making life difficult for some of the division's strongest teams.

Atletico will look to use home advantage and the support of their fans to avoid an early setback. The club knows that a strong start can provide an important boost at the beginning of the campaign, particularly as they aim to remain in contention for the title and places in European competition.

Villarreal, meanwhile, will travel to Madrid hoping to begin the season with a positive result despite the difficulty of facing one of La Liga's leading sides away from home. The visitors will aim to produce a strong performance and compete with Atletico in a demanding opening test.

When is Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal?

Atletico Madrid will host Villarreal on Sunday in the opening round of the 2026-27 La Liga season.

The match will be played at the Civitas Metropolitano.

What time does Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal kick off?

The match is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT.

What TV channels are broadcasting Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal?

The match will be available through a range of broadcasters, including:

• beIN SPORTS
• Movistar Plus+
• DAZN
• AzamTV
• SuperSport
• CANAL+
• ESPN
• Disney+
• Sky Sports

Atletico Madrid will hope to turn home advantage into the perfect start to their new La Liga campaign, while Villarreal will look to show they can compete against one of the league's leading sides from the very first round.