Sofia Quijada
The party may already be underway in Catalonia, but there is serious business still to attend to for both sides when Deportivo Alavés host Barcelona at Mendizorroza on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. Barcelona arrive as newly crowned La Liga champions, having sealed a historic 29th title — and Hansi Flick’s 14th-point lead over Real Madrid with three games to go — with a composed 2-0 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid in El Clásico on Sunday. The circumstances for Alavés could hardly be more different. Sitting 18th in the table and one point adrift of safety with three matches remaining, Quique Sánchez Flores’ side desperately need something from this fixture to keep their top-flight status alive. A relaxed Barcelona team rotating their squad after title celebrations could offer a rare opportunity — but the Blaugrana have not lost to Alavés since 2016, and their record at Mendizorroza is formidable. Kick-off is at 21:30 CET, and here is the complete global guide to watching it live.
Match Preview
Alavés head into this fixture in the kind of form that makes for uncomfortable reading when you are fighting relegation. Just one win in their last six La Liga matches (D3, L2) and seven points dropped from winning positions during that stretch have left El Glorioso clinging to survival by the thinnest of margins. Their 1-1 draw at home to Elche on Saturday — surrendering a lead they could not hold — illustrated exactly the problem: a side capable of scoring but unable to see games out under pressure. They have, however, shown some resilience at Mendizorroza this term, losing just once in their home matches against the current top five (W1, D2), and that minor statistic is one of the few scraps of encouragement available to Flores ahead of this match. Striker Toni Martinez has been their most reliable attacking threat, netting seven times in his last seven La Liga appearances, and the club are hopeful he will be passed fit after being substituted against Elche. Carles Alena, available again following suspension, will relish facing his former club, as will Denis Suarez, another ex-Barça player in the squad. Barcelona, meanwhile, arrive in a state of triumph and rotation. Flick’s side are on an extraordinary 11-game winning run in La Liga and have won six consecutive matches across all competitions, but the manager is expected to make wholesale changes following the physical and emotional demands of El Clásico. Jules Koundé, Alejandro Balde, Ronald Araújo, and Frenkie de Jong could all come in, along with Robert Lewandowski, who has scored seven goals in his previous five appearances against Alavés — a statistic that will alarm the home faithful regardless of how many first-choice players sit this one out. Lamine Yamal remains absent with a hamstring injury, and Raphinha serves a suspension after collecting a milestone yellow card against Real Madrid. Barcelona’s away record in La Liga this season — 37 points from 17 games, the best in the division — underlines the scale of the task facing Alavés, even against a rotated side. Alavés have not beaten Barcelona on home soil since December 2001, and the Blaugrana have gone 17 successive head-to-head meetings without defeat (W15, D2). Everything points toward Barcelona, yet with relegation and livelihoods at stake, Alavés will fight with everything they have in what could be the most significant 90 minutes of their season.
Where to Watch Alaves vs Barcelona: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Start Time
The match kicks off at 21:30 CET on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. The table below shows the kick-off time and designated broadcaster for key regions worldwide. All times are listed in CET.
| Region | Kick-off Time (CET) | Broadcaster |
| Spain | 21:30 CET | Movistar+, DAZN, LALIGA TV |
| United Kingdom | 21:30 CET | Premier Sports |
| United States | 21:30 CET | ESPN |
| Australia, New Zealand, France | 21:30 CET | beIN Sports |
| Latin America | 21:30 CET | ESPN |
| India | 21:30 CET | FanCode |
| Japan, Taiwan, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal | 21:30 CET | DAZN |
| Mexico | 21:30 CET | Sky Sports, Canal 5 |
| Denmark | 21:30 CET | TV 2 Sport |
| Poland | 21:30 CET | Canal+, Eleven Sports |
| Switzerland | 21:30 CET | Blue Sport |
| PR China | 21:30 CET | iQiyi, ZhiBo8 |
| Bangladesh | 21:30 CET | Bigin |
| Middle East and North Africa | 21:30 CET | beIN Sports |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 21:30 CET | SuperSport |
| Ukraine | 21:30 CET | MEGOGO |
How to Watch Alaves vs Barcelona: Live Stream and Kick-Off Time
La Liga’s global broadcast network ensures this fixture is accessible across every major continent through a wide range of official partners. In Spain, the match is covered across three platforms — Movistar+, DAZN, and LALIGA TV — reflecting the competition’s multi-rights structure in its domestic market. UK viewers can access the game through Premier Sports, the dedicated home of La Liga coverage in Britain, available via Sky, Virgin Media, and directly through the Premier Sports streaming platform. Across the United States and Latin America, ESPN holds the rights, with US fans able to stream via the ESPN app and ESPN+ as part of the wider Disney bundle. Australia, New Zealand, and France are all served by beIN Sports, while India is covered by FanCode, the South Asian sports streaming specialist. DAZN holds a broad international package spanning Japan, Taiwan, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Portugal. Mexico has the benefit of two broadcasters — Sky Sports Mexico and free-to-air Canal 5 — offering both pay-TV and open-access coverage. Denmark is served by TV 2 Sport, Poland by Canal+ and Eleven Sports, and Switzerland by Blue Sport. China’s iQiyi and ZhiBo8 carry the broadcast domestically, while beIN Sports handles the Middle East and North Africa, SuperSport covers Sub-Saharan Africa, and MEGOGO broadcasts in Ukraine. Bangladesh fans can follow the match on Bigin. All streams are subject to geo-restrictions and require valid subscriptions or registrations on the relevant platforms.
Where to Watch Alaves vs Barcelona Online
Below is the full territory-by-territory breakdown for fans streaming the match digitally on any device.
- Spain: Three platforms cover the match — Movistar+ (via the Movistar+ app and website), DAZN Spain, and LALIGA TV, the competition’s own streaming channel. Spanish fans have the most choice of any territory for this fixture.
- United Kingdom: Premier Sports is available through the Premier Sports Player streaming platform, as well as via Sky, Virgin Media, and Amazon Prime Video channel add-ons. A Premier Sports subscription is required, with monthly and annual pricing options available.
- United States: ESPN covers the match in the US, with streaming available via the ESPN app and ESPN+ as part of the wider Disney bundle. Cord-cutters with access to fuboTV or Sling TV (where ESPN is included) can also stream the game on those platforms.
- Australia, New Zealand, and France: beIN Sports carries La Liga across these three territories. In Australia and New Zealand, beIN is available as a standalone app subscription or through Foxtel. In France, beIN Sports is available via its dedicated streaming platform and app.
- India: FanCode offers flexible and affordable access to La Liga in India, with both per-match passes and seasonal sports subscriptions available through its app and website across Android, iOS, and smart TV platforms.
- Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela): ESPN covers La Liga across the region. The ESPN app and ESPN’s dedicated sports streaming platform are the primary digital access points, with availability varying slightly by country.
- Japan, Taiwan, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal: DAZN holds the rights across all of these markets through its respective local platforms. Each country has its own DAZN subscription pricing. Germany and Austria fans can access the match via DAZN’s app or website as part of a standard DAZN subscription.
- Mexico: Both Sky Sports Mexico (via the Sky app) and Canal 5 (free-to-air, also streamable via its website) carry the match, offering Mexican fans a free-to-air option that is rare for La Liga fixtures outside Spain.
- Denmark: TV 2 Sport, accessible via the TV 2 Play streaming platform with a Sport subscription.
- Poland: Canal+ and Eleven Sports both hold rights in Poland, with Canal+ available via its streaming app and Eleven Sports accessible through its dedicated platform.
- Switzerland: Blue Sport, the Swiss sports streaming platform associated with Blue (formerly Sunrise), streams La Liga matches in Switzerland with a subscription required.
- PR China: iQiyi Sports and ZhiBo8 both carry the broadcast in mainland China, accessible via their respective apps and websites.
- Bangladesh: Bigin is the designated broadcaster for La Liga in Bangladesh.
- Middle East and North Africa: beIN Sports via beIN CONNECT, accessible across the region with a valid beIN subscription.
- Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon, Côte D’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe: SuperSport, available via the SuperSport app and DStv streaming platform.
- Ukraine: MEGOGO, the Ukrainian streaming service, covers La Liga domestically with subscription access required.
| Country / Region | Broadcaster / Platform |
| Spain | Movistar+, DAZN, LALIGA TV |
| United Kingdom | Premier Sports |
| United States | ESPN |
| Australia, New Zealand, France | beIN Sports |
| India | FanCode |
| Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela | ESPN |
| Japan, Taiwan, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal | DAZN |
| Mexico | Sky Sports, Canal 5 |
| Denmark | TV 2 Sport |
| Poland | Canal+, Eleven Sports |
| Switzerland | Blue Sport |
| PR China | iQiyi, ZhiBo8 |
| Bangladesh | Bigin |
| Middle East and North Africa | beIN Sports |
| Nigeria, South Africa, Cameroon, Côte D’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe | SuperSport |
| Ukraine | MEGOGO |
Spotlight Countries
- Spain: This is a uniquely charged fixture for Spanish audiences. With Barcelona having sealed the title just days ago in El Clásico, the domestic broadcast setup — split across Movistar+, DAZN, and LALIGA TV — ensures maximum availability. The relegation subplot involving Alavés adds genuine drama beyond the celebrations, and Spanish viewers can expect full pre-match and post-match coverage on all three platforms. LALIGA TV in particular offers an immersive La Liga-focused experience for the dedicated football viewer.
- United Kingdom: Premier Sports is the designated home of La Liga in the UK and provides reliable coverage of mid-table and relegation-zone fixtures that other broadcasters might overlook. The platform is available as a standalone subscription through the Premier Sports Player, as well as via Sky, Virgin Media, and as an Amazon Prime Video channel add-on, giving UK fans multiple entry points. Given the profile of Barcelona globally, this match will attract significant interest from UK football fans following the title-clinching narrative.
- United States: ESPN’s rights to La Liga make this one of the most accessible top-flight European leagues for American fans. The ESPN app provides on-demand and live access across all major devices, while ESPN+ — bundled with Disney+ and Hulu in the Disney bundle — offers excellent value for fans who follow multiple competitions. Lewandowski’s profile in American football circles, combined with the title celebration storyline, should drive strong streaming numbers from the US for this fixture.
- Germany, Austria, Belgium: DAZN’s footprint in the German-speaking and Benelux markets makes La Liga highly accessible in central Europe. With Robert Lewandowski — a player of enormous cultural significance to German and Polish football audiences — expected to start, and Hansi Flick coaching a side that includes several Bundesliga alumni, interest in this fixture across DAZN’s central European markets will be genuinely elevated beyond the average La Liga midweek fixture.
- Mexico: Mexico enjoys arguably the best broadcast setup of any territory for this game outside Spain — free-to-air Canal 5 provides open-access coverage without any subscription requirement, while Sky Sports Mexico covers it for pay-TV subscribers. La Liga has a substantial following in Mexico, and Barcelona’s profile there is second to none, making the combination of free-to-air availability and a newly crowned champions storyline a likely ratings winner.
- India: FanCode has become the go-to destination for South Asian football fans seeking European league coverage at accessible price points. Its app-first design, multilingual support, and flexible per-match pricing make it particularly well-suited to casual fans who want to dip in for marquee fixtures like this one without committing to a full season subscription.
How to Watch Anywhere with VPN
If you find yourself travelling internationally on 13 May and unable to access your usual La Liga broadcaster due to geo-restrictions, a VPN offers a straightforward and reliable solution. By routing your connection through a server in your home country, a VPN allows streaming platforms to recognise your location as domestic and grant access to the content you would normally see at home.
- Choose a reputable VPN provider with a strong track record for sports streaming performance. ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark are consistently recommended for their server reliability, connection speeds, and multi-device support.
- Download and install the VPN application on your preferred device — smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, or smart TV where supported natively. Most leading VPN services allow connections on multiple devices simultaneously under a single subscription.
- Open the VPN app and select a server located in your home country. For example, connect to a UK server to access Premier Sports, a US server for ESPN, a Spanish server for Movistar+ or DAZN Spain, or a French server for beIN Sports.
- Once connected, open your streaming platform or broadcaster app and sign in with your usual account credentials as normal.
- Locate the live broadcast for Alavés vs Barcelona and begin streaming ahead of the 21:30 CET kick-off.
Using a VPN to access geo-restricted content may conflict with the terms of service of certain streaming platforms, and legality varies by jurisdiction. Always check local regulations and the platform’s terms before using a VPN for streaming purposes. Most leading VPN providers offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, making them a practical short-term option for fans who only need access while travelling.
How to Watch Alaves vs Barcelona at a Sportsbook
Licensed sportsbook operators in several markets include live streaming of La Liga fixtures as a benefit for registered and funded account holders. Platforms such as Bet365, William Hill, Unibet, and Bwin commonly carry La Liga coverage in the markets where they hold the necessary streaming licences. Here is a step-by-step guide to accessing the match through a betting platform.
- Register for an account with a licensed sportsbook that holds La Liga streaming rights in your country. Bet365 is among the most widely available for this purpose across European and other regulated markets. Check the platform’s streaming schedule in advance to confirm Alavés vs Barcelona is listed.
- Complete the identity verification process as required by your chosen operator. Most regulated platforms require proof of identity and address in line with local licensing obligations before streaming access is unlocked.
- Deposit funds into your account or ensure your existing balance meets the platform’s minimum threshold for live stream activation. Some operators require a qualifying bet on the match itself to unlock the stream.
- Navigate to the La Liga section within the sports area of the platform, or search directly for Alavés vs Barcelona in the upcoming or live events listings.
- Tap or click the live stream icon when it becomes available — typically 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled 21:30 CET kick-off.
- For the most stable and high-quality experience, use the operator’s dedicated mobile app on a Wi-Fi connection rather than a mobile browser, particularly for a 90-minute live broadcast.
La Liga streaming availability through sportsbooks varies by country, operator, and applicable licensing. Always gamble responsibly and only with money you are comfortable losing. If gambling is causing you or someone you know harm, please reach out to a licensed support organisation in your territory for help and guidance.
Champions or not, Barcelona will be expected to show up and perform at Mendizorroza — and for Alavés, with their top-flight future hanging by a thread, every minute of this match matters. Whether you are watching to see the new La Liga champions extend their winning run or hoping for the kind of upset that keeps a relegation battle alive, make sure your stream is ready for 21:30 CET on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.