Anthony Gordon's move from Newcastle to Barcelona has a lot of Premier League fans asking the same question: now that he's playing in Spain, where do I actually watch him? The answer is different from watching English soccer, and if you've only ever streamed the Premier League, your current subscriptions probably won't cut it.
Here's the complete guide to watching Gordon, Barcelona, and LaLiga in the United States — every service, every price, and the cheapest way in.
The fastest answer
In the US, LaLiga — including every Barcelona match — streams on ESPN's platforms. ESPN holds the exclusive US rights to LaLiga under a long-term deal that runs through the end of the decade, so this answer will stay true for years, not months.
That means you do not need Peacock (Premier League), Paramount+ (Champions League/Serie A), or Apple TV (MLS) to watch Barcelona's league matches. You need an ESPN streaming plan, full stop. The occasional marquee match — think El Clásico — also lands on ESPN's TV channels, which you can get through cable or a live TV streaming service.
Every way to watch Barcelona in the US
| Option | Typical price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN Unlimited (streaming) | ~$29.99/mo | Everything ESPN airs, including LaLiga and ESPN's TV channels |
| ESPN Select (streaming) | ~$11.99/mo | The former ESPN+ tier — carries LaLiga matches |
| Disney bundle (ESPN + Disney+ + Hulu) | varies by tier | Same LaLiga access plus entertainment libraries |
| Sling TV (Orange) | ~$46/mo | ESPN's TV channels for the matches that air on linear TV |
| YouTube TV / Hulu + Live TV / DirecTV Stream / Fubo | ~$80–90/mo | Full cable replacement including ESPN channels |
| Cable/satellite with ESPN + ESPN Deportes | varies | Traditional route; Spanish-language coverage included |
Prices are typical as of this writing and change periodically — always confirm on the service's official site before subscribing.
ESPN's streaming tiers, explained
ESPN reorganized its streaming lineup, and the naming trips people up, so here's the short version.
ESPN Select (around $11.99/month) is essentially the service formerly known as ESPN+. This is the tier that has historically carried the LaLiga package — hundreds of matches per season, every club, in English and Spanish. For a soccer fan who just wants Barcelona every week, this is the entry point.
ESPN Unlimited (around $29.99/month) includes everything in Select plus live feeds of ESPN's actual TV channels — ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and more. The practical difference for a Barça fan: the biggest matches of the season sometimes air on ESPN's linear channels rather than (or in addition to) the streaming-only tier. Unlimited guarantees you're covered either way.
Which tier a specific match lands on can vary week to week, so if you're choosing between them, check the current schedule on ESPN's official site. If you only care about LaLiga, start with Select and upgrade if you find matches you want are airing on the TV channels.
Both tiers work on all the usual devices — Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, smart TVs, phones, and browsers — and support multiple simultaneous streams.
Do you need cable or a live TV service?
For the vast majority of Barcelona matches: no. The streaming tiers above are the primary home for LaLiga in the US.
Where a live TV service earns its keep is if you also watch American sports. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo all run roughly $80–90/month and include ESPN's channels, so the marquee LaLiga matches that hit linear TV are covered — along with NFL, college football, and NBA. Sling TV's Orange plan is the budget version of this at around $46/month, with ESPN and ESPN2 but a slimmer overall channel list.
Just know that a live TV bundle alone may not show every LaLiga match, since most matchdays live on the streaming side. If Barcelona is the main event for you, an ESPN streaming plan is the essential purchase and the live TV service is optional.
An antenna won't help here — LaLiga doesn't air on free over-the-air broadcast networks in the US.
The cheapest way to watch every match
ESPN Select at roughly $11.99/month is the cheapest reliable path to Barcelona matches. A few ways to squeeze more value out of it:
- Bundle it. Disney sells ESPN together with Disney+ and Hulu at a discount versus paying for each separately. If you'd subscribe to either of those anyway, the bundle is usually the best per-dollar deal.
- Go annual. ESPN typically offers an annual rate that works out meaningfully cheaper than month-to-month. Since the LaLiga season runs August through May, an annual plan covers the whole campaign.
- There's no ongoing free option. ESPN's paid tiers don't include a standing free trial. Any legitimate free viewing is limited to occasional promotional windows or matches ESPN chooses to simulcast on free platforms — nothing you can count on weekly. Be wary of anything else claiming to stream LaLiga free; unofficial streams are illegal and frequently malicious.
Watching in Spanish
ESPN's LaLiga coverage includes Spanish-language commentary on its streaming tiers, and ESPN Deportes carries matches on TV. If Spanish commentary is your preference, look for the language option on the match page in the ESPN app, or get ESPN Deportes through a cable package or a live TV service that carries it (check the channel lineup before signing up — not every plan includes it).
What's new this season (time-sensitive)
This section reflects the 2026–27 season; the rest of this guide stays accurate long-term.
- Anthony Gordon is now at Barcelona, and his early form has made Barça matches appointment viewing for English-speaking fans — he's already talked publicly about how different LaLiga's tactical demands are from the Premier League's.
- LaLiga matchdays run most weekends from August through late May, with Barcelona typically playing Saturday or Sunday; kickoffs usually land between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET, friendly hours for US viewers.
- El Clásico (Barcelona vs. Real Madrid) happens at least twice a season and is the match most likely to appear on ESPN's main TV channels — check ESPN's schedule as those dates approach.
- Barcelona's Champions League matches are a separate broadcast package in the US (currently with Paramount+ in English), so a deep European run requires a second subscription.
FAQ
Does my Premier League setup (Peacock/USA Network) show Barcelona? No. Premier League rights and LaLiga rights are held by different companies in the US. Peacock won't show LaLiga matches; you need an ESPN plan for Barcelona's league games.
Can I watch every single Barcelona match with one subscription? Almost. ESPN's platforms carry all of Barcelona's LaLiga matches, and ESPN Unlimited also covers the ones on ESPN's TV channels. The exceptions are other competitions — Champions League (Paramount+) and Copa del Rey (rights vary; check the official broadcaster before those rounds).
Is LaLiga staying on ESPN? Yes — ESPN's US rights deal with LaLiga is a long-term agreement running through the end of the 2020s, so this guide's core answer won't change anytime soon.