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Barcelona’s 39-game unbeaten streak is on the line in today’s showdown against Real Madrid in El Clasico, which starts at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time on beIN Sports.
If you’re looking for a live stream of El Clasico, there are a handful of ways to watch online, regardless of whether you have cable.
Here’s a rundown of streaming options:
If You’re in the United States & Don’t Have a Cable or Satellite Subscription That Includes beIN Sports
On the Web:
Users without a cable subscription can watch the game through Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to a handful of channels for a monthly fee, or through FuboTV, a soccer streaming service. Both services have free trials that will allow you to watch El Clasico without having to pay. Click here to sign up for SlingTV and click here to sign up for FuboTV.
If you’re interested in watching El Clasico but aren’t going to use either service beyond today, either option will do the trick. If you’re interested in retaining either service beyond today, though, here’s a breakdown of what each service offers:
Sling
If you’re interested in gaining access to a broad range of cable channels, including ESPN, CNN, TNT and TBS, Sling is your best bet. The service’s Best of Live TV package costs $20 per month, and the Sports Extra package, which includes beIN Sports, costs an extra $5 per month. Sling also offers a 7-day trial, an advantage over the 24-hour trial provided by Fubo. Signing up for Sling today would also enable you to watch tonight’s NCAA Final Four games and Monday’s national championship game for free on TBS.
To sign up for Sling, follow these steps:
1. Click here to sign up for Sling TV. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial period ends, you will not be charged.
2. When you sign up, you’ll be prompted to select Sling’s standard Best of Live TV package, which costs $20 per month. To watch El Clasico, you’ll need add on the Sports Extra package, which costs an additional $5 per month. Again: You will not be charged if you cancel your subscription before the 7-day trial ends.
3. Download the Sling desktop app, and navigate over to beIN Sports to watch the match.
FuboTV
If all you’re looking for is live soccer and you’re looking to save money, FuboTV is a better option because of the lower monthly price of just $9.99 a month.
Signing up for FuboTV is easy: Simply click here to sign up for FuboTV.
The service provides access to matches from La Liga and other leagues for $9.99 a month. There is a 24-hour free trial option available. You’ll need a credit card to sign up, but if you cancel your subscription within 24 hours you will not be charged. Click here to sign up for a free trial with FuboTV.
To recap:
Sling TV: Free 7-day trial. Must add the Sports Extra package to watch El Clasico. If you stay on beyond the free trial and keep the Sports Extra package, you’ll be charged $25 per month.
FuboTV: Free 24-hour trial of the full service that includes beIN Sports. If you stay on beyond the trial, you’ll be charged $9.99 per month.
With an App:
Users with a subscription to Sling TV can watch it on their app, you can download for free in the App store or the Google Play store. As is the case with the desktop option, you’ll need to add on the Sports Extra package, which includes beIN Sports, in order to watch El Clasico.
There’s also a Sling app for Roku, Chromecast, Nexus player, ZTE and XBox One. Click here for a full list of compatible devices.
Click here to sign up for Sling TV. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the 7-day trial period ends, you will not be charged.
You can also watch the game with an app through FuboTV, where you can watch matches from La Liga and other leagues for $9.99 a month. You can download the app from the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.
To recap:
Sling TV: Free 7-day trial. Must add the Sports Extra package to watch El Clasico. If you stay on beyond the free trial and keep the Sports Extra package, you’ll be charged $25 per month.
FuboTV: Free 24-hour trial of the full service that includes beIN Sports. If you stay on beyond the trial, you’ll be charged $9.99 per month.
If You’re in the United States & Have a Cable or Satellite Subscription That Includes beIN Sports
On the Web:
If you have access to a cable subscription, you can watch the game online for free through BeIN Sports. You’ll need the log-in and password for a cable subscription — either yours or someone else’s — to access the stream. Frequently asked questions about BeIN Sports can be found here. There is also a Spanish Language option for the stream.
With an App:
Mobile users can watch the game on the BeIN Sports app, which is free to download for your Apple device or your Android or Google device. As is the case with the desktop live stream, you’ll need a cable log-in and password to access the stream on the app.
If You’re in the United Kingdom & Have a Cable or Satellite Subscription That Includes Sky Sports
On the Web:
In the United Kingdom, the match is being shown on Sky Sports One. Sky Go is an available service to Sky customers. You’ll need the log-in and password for a satellite subscription — either yours or someone else’s — to access the stream.
With an App:
Mobile users in the UK can watch the game on the Sky GO app, which is free to download from the App Store or Google Play store. You’ll need a satellite subscription and log-in details to access the stream.
If You’re Not in the United States or the United Kingdom
Live streaming options are also available in the following regions:
Spain: Today’s match will be broadcast on Abono Football 1, which is available for five Euro/month. Abono’s service includes one La Liga match each week, and is available for download on computers, tablets and mobile devices.
Central/South America: South of the United States, the broadcast rights for El Clasico belong to ESPN. The match is available for streaming on the ESPN app, provided you have valid subscription information.
India: Broadcast rights for India and surrounding nations are owned by Sony Six. The channel does not have any subscription-based streaming options for non-television users.
Canada: Today’s match is available on beIN Sports Canada. Users can stream online using beIN Sports Connect by following the information provided above.
United Arab Emirates: Users in UAE can watch on beIN Sports Arabia. Users can stream online using beIN Sports Connect by following the information provided above.
Match Preview
It’s a return to Camp Nou for Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, who played in 11 Clasicos during his career at Real Madrid. He hasn’t led his former squad to world-class form as a manager, but he’ll attempt to have his team perform better than the 4-0 drubbing they received in the reverse fixture at the Bernabeu back in November.
Barcelona is going for their second consecutive treble, but there’s another major milestone to be reached today. Lionel Messi is sitting at 499 career goals, and was just coming back from a knee injury during the previous Clasico. Messi is at full strength for today’s matchup, and could make history in front of the Blaugranes faithful.
Find out how to watch this game in Spanish at AhoraMismo.com:
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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Live Stream: How to Watch Online for Free