> At a Glance
> – Barcelona faces Athletic Club in Supercopa semifinal on January 7 at 2 p.m. ET
> – US viewers can watch on ESPN2 and ESPN Select
> – No live broadcast available in Canada
> – Why it matters: Winner books spot in Sunday’s Spanish Supercopa final
Defending Supercopa champions Barcelona collide with Athletic Club in Wednesday’s semifinal, with the victor advancing to Sunday’s final at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Match Details
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona arrive unbeaten in Spanish domestic tournaments since October. The Catalan giants eye a record-extending 16th Supercopa trophy. Athletic Club, sitting eighth in La Liga, enter after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Osasuna.
Kickoff times around the world:
- Saudi Arabia: 10 p.m. AST local time
- US/Canada: 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
- UK: 7 p.m. GMT
- Europe: 8 p.m. CET
- Australia: 6 a.m. AEDT Thursday
US Streaming Options
American viewers have two primary choices:
- ESPN2 via YouTube TV and other live TV streaming packages
- ESPN Select ($12/month) for Spanish and English coverage
ESPN’s new tier structure splits content between ESPN Select (formerly ESPN Plus) and ESPN Unlimited ($30/month) which includes all linear networks.
International Viewing
UK: TNT Sports 1 exclusively broadcasts the tournament. Access costs £31 monthly through Sky Q or TNT’s apps, bundled with Discovery Plus documentaries.
Australia: beIN Sports 1 carries the action for AU$15 monthly or AU$130 annually.
Canada: No broadcaster picked up the match. Canadian viewers need a VPN to access overseas streams.
VPN Considerations
Travelers wanting home streaming services can use VPNs, though platforms may block detected VPN traffic. Always check terms of service first.
Key Takeaways
- Barcelona seeks repeat title after last year’s 5-2 final victory over Real
- Athletic Club hunts upset against tournament’s most successful team
- US viewers stream via ESPN platforms starting at 2 p.m. ET
- Canadian fans face blackout unless using VPN workarounds
The semifinal winner faces either Real Madrid or Real Mallorca in Sunday’s championship match.
