La Liga Live: How to Watch Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona From Anywhere
Barcelona face Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday in their third La Liga fixture of the season, with new signing Dani Olmo set to make his debut for the Catalan giants.
Olmo joined Barcelona earlier this month for a reported £55 million transfer fee from RB Leipzig. However, the midfielder has missed the club's opening two victories due to ongoing Financial Fair Play issues.
Rayo Vallecano are also unbeaten in their opening two matches, having secured back-to-back away wins against Real Sociedad and Getafe.
The match will be played at the Estadio de Vallecas on Tuesday, 27 August. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM CEST local time. This translates to 3:30 PM ET and 12:30 PM PT in the US, 8:30 PM in the UK, and 5:30 AM AEST in Australia on Wednesday.
Here's a guide to the best live streaming services for watching the game, wherever you are in the world.
How to watch Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona in the US without cable
This match is available to stream in the US via ESPN Plus, which holds exclusive live broadcast rights for La Liga matches in the states, offering both English and Spanish-language commentary.
How to watch La Liga from anywhere with a VPN
If you're unable to access La Liga matches locally, using a VPN can be a helpful solution. A VPN can also prevent your internet service provider from throttling your speeds during game day by encrypting your traffic. It's also a good idea for travellers wanting an extra layer of security when connected to public Wi-Fi networks.
A VPN allows you to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet, or laptop to access the game. Many VPNs, such as Editors' Choice ExpressVPN, simplify this process.
Using a VPN to stream sports is legal in countries where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK, and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the streaming service. However, it's crucial to ensure your VPN is correctly configured to prevent leaks and avoid account termination by streaming services due to perceived circumvention of blackout restrictions.
Livestream Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona in the UK
La Liga broadcast rights in the UK are held by Premier Sports, which shows a minimum of five live matches per week from the Spanish top league on its dedicated La Liga channel. This particular match will be broadcast on Premier Sports 1.
A subscription to just Premier Sports' La Liga channel costs £8 per month. Alternatively, you can opt for a full Premier Sports subscription, granting access to all their channels, including Scottish Premiership matches, BKT United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup rugby, NHL, and NASCAR. A full Premier Sports subscription costs £10 per month for Sky and Virgin TV customers. It is also available as an add-on for Amazon Prime Video at £15 per month.
Livestream Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona in Canada
TSN holds the live broadcast rights for La Liga matches in Canada, showing select fixtures on its linear channels and a wider selection on its streaming platform, TSN Plus.
TSN Plus costs CA$8 per month and also offers coverage of PGA Tour Live golf, NFL games, F1, NASCAR, and the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.
Livestream Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona in Australia
Australian football fans can watch La Liga matches live on BeIn Sports, which holds the live broadcast rights for the Spanish top flight in Australia.
BeIn Sports is available in Australia for AU$15 per month or AU$130 per year.
Quick tips for streaming La Liga using a VPN
Your experience streaming La Liga matches may vary depending on factors such as your ISP, browser, video streaming provider, and VPN.
If your desired location isn't a default option for ExpressVPN, try searching for the city or country directly.
If you encounter trouble accessing the game after enabling your VPN and setting it to the correct viewing area, verify that the address registered for your streaming service account is located within the correct region. If not, you may need to update the physical address on file.
Some smart TVs, like Roku, lack dedicated VPN apps. In these cases, install the VPN on your router or mobile hotspot (e.g., your phone) so all devices connected to its Wi-Fi network appear to be in the correct location.
All recommended VPN providers provide installation instructions on their websites for setting up the VPN on your router.
When using a smart TV service, you may be prompted to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address. Having a VPN on your router will ensure both devices appear in the correct location for verification.
Remember that browsers can often reveal your location even while using a VPN. Therefore, use a privacy-first browser, such as Brave, to log into streaming services.
