Elche vs Barcelona: Date, Kick-Off Time and TV Channels for La Liga Match

Barcelona will begin their 2026-27 La Liga campaign away to Elche on Sunday, August 23, with the Catalan side finally set to play their first league match of the new season.

The match at the Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium will form part of the second round of the 2026-27 La Liga season, with Barcelona entering the competition after missing the opening round.

Barcelona's scheduled first-round match against Athletic Bilbao was postponed as part of an exceptional measure introduced by Spanish football authorities. The decision was intended to give clubs most affected by the participation of their players at the 2026 World Cup additional time to recover and prepare before beginning their domestic campaigns.

As a result, Barcelona will now make their delayed start against an Elche side that has already begun its season.

Elche opened their 2026-27 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Deportivo La Coruña and will head into the Barcelona match with confidence. The home side will look to build on that result and use the support of their supporters at the Manuel Martínez Valero as they target another positive performance.

For Barcelona, the objective will be clear: secure all three points and make a strong start despite entering the league later than the rest of the opening-round participants.

When is Elche vs Barcelona?

Elche will face Barcelona on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in the second round of the 2026-27 La Liga season.

The match will be played at the Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium.

What time does Elche vs Barcelona kick off?

The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:30 GMT.

What TV channels are broadcasting Elche vs Barcelona?

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

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

Elche and Barcelona will approach the match from different starting points in the new season. Elche will look to build on their opening draw, while Barcelona will be determined to begin their La Liga campaign with a victory after their delayed start.