Saturday evening brings one of the standout fixtures of the Spanish football calendar, as Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad clash in the Copa del Rey final at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville.
The significance of the occasion prompted a pause in La Liga's weekend schedule, with the final of Spain's most historic cup competition serving as the sole fixture this weekend featuring top-division clubs.
Atlético Madrid are chasing their first piece of silverware since claiming the La Liga title in 2020–21. Diego Simeone's outfit knocked out Barcelona in the semifinals, and having also eliminated the Catalan giants in the Champions League recently, they come into the showpiece event brimming with belief and are considered the favorites.
However, Real Sociedad possess the talent to trouble the in-form Rojiblancos, and having edged past Basque rivals Athletic Club en route to the final, Pellegrino Matarazzo's squad are drawing inspiration from La Real's 1987 Copa del Rey-winning team that beat Atléti in the only previous final between these two sides.
Will Atlético Madrid claim an 11th Copa del Rey title? Or will Real Sociedad secure their second cup triumph of the decade and add a fourth trophy to their collection? Saturday night will provide the answer.
Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2025–26 Copa del Rey final.
What Time Does Atlético Madrid vs. Real Sociedad Kick Off?
How to Watch Atlético Madrid vs. Real Sociedad on TV, Live Stream

US-based viewers can catch the Copa del Rey final on ESPN Select and the ESPN App, with the match also accessible through fuboTV. Spanish-language coverage is available on ESPN Deportes.
In the United Kingdom, ITV 4 will broadcast the Atlético Madrid vs. Real Sociedad final. The match can also be streamed on ITVX and, for those with an active subscription, via Premier Sports Player.
Mexican audiences can follow all Spanish football action on Sky Sports, while Canadian viewers are currently without a scheduled broadcaster for the Copa del Rey final.
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | ESPN Select, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes, fuboTV |
United Kingdom | ITV 4, ITVX, Premier Sports Player |
Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico |
Canada | Not Televised |
What's Next for Atlético Madrid, Real Sociedad?
Both cup finalists return to La Liga duty midweek. Atlético Madrid travel to relegation-threatened Elche on Wednesday, aiming to end a three-match winless run in the league.
Real Sociedad will welcome Getafe to Anoeta on Wednesday evening in a fixture Matarazzo's side urgently need to win against a direct competitor as they push for a European spot in La Liga.
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