El Clásico Kickoff Time
Real Madrid
FC Barcelona
El Clásico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona is the most-watched club football match in the world. It transcends sport, representing deep cultural, political and regional identities — Castilian Madrid versus Catalan Barcelona.
Convert the El Clásico kick-off time
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- Sunday 21:00 CETCET (Central European Time)
- Saturday 21:00 CETCET (Central European Time)
- Wednesday 21:00 CET (Copa del Rey / UCL)CET (Central European Time)
Kickoff times vary by matchday and broadcaster selection. Use the converter above for any specific date.
Here is how a typical Saturday 15:00 CET (Central European Time) El Clásico kick-off converts globally. Use the kickoff converter for any specific match time.
London
04:00 pm
New York
11:00 am
Los Angeles
08:00 am
Dubai
07:00 pm
Sydney
01:00 am
Mumbai
08:30 pm
* Times shift by ±1 hour during DST transitions. Always verify the specific match date.
About the El Clásico
The rivalry dates to 1902. Both clubs have won more European Cups/Champions Leagues than any others. The fixture regularly draws audiences of 650 million+ worldwide. Iconic clashes have featured Cruyff, Di Stéfano, Messi and Ronaldo — the fixture is synonymous with football's greatest players.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is El Clásico?
El Clásico typically kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 UK, 15:00 ET, 12:00 PT) when played on a Sunday or Saturday. Copa del Rey and Champions League editions may use different slots.
What time is El Clásico in the UK?
El Clásico at 21:00 CET is 20:00 UK time in winter (when UK is on GMT) and remains 20:00 UK time in summer (both shift by 1 hour, keeping the 1-hour gap).
What time is El Clásico in the US?
A 21:00 CET kick-off is 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT. In summer when CET becomes CEST (UTC+2), it is 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT.
What time is El Clásico in Australia?
A 21:00 CET Sunday kick-off is 06:00 AEST the next morning (Monday). It is 05:00 ACST and 04:00 AWST.
What time is El Clásico in India?
A 21:00 CET kick-off is 01:30 IST the next morning. Indian fans typically watch it through the night.
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