It’s set to be an emotional final game of the season at the Bernabéu today as Liga Liga runner-up Real Madrid plays for the last time under the stewardship of Carlo Ancelotti as it hosts Real Sociedad.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available there.
During his seven-year reign as boss of Los Blancos, across two spells, Ancelotti oversaw 15 trophy wins, including two La Liga titles and three Champions League triumphs, but the Italian will be disappointed to end his tenure having only claimed the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup during this current campaign.
Ahead of a big summer of change, with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso set to take the reins, Real round out the campaign with a game against a team that is also bidding farewell to its manager. Club legend Imanol Aguacil is parting ways with the txuri-urdin after seven years in charge, following an indifferent season that looks set to end in a midtable finish.
Real Madrid take on Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, May 24. Kickoff is set for 4:15 p.m. CET local time, making it a 10:15 a.m. ET or 7:15 a.m. PT start in the US, an 3:15 p.m. BST start in the UK and a 12:15 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia.
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedadin the US without cable
This match is available to stream in the US via ESPN Plus, which has live English- and Spanish-language broadcast rights for La Liga in the US.
How to watch La Liga from anywhere with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the Spanish soccer action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
Livestream Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedadin the UK
Premier Sports is showing a minimum of five live matches per week from Spain’s top league on its Premier Sports 1 and 2 channels, as well as its dedicated La Liga platform. This game will be shown exclusively live on Premier Sports Player and La Liga TV.
Livestream Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedadin Canada
TSN is the rights holder for live coverage of La Liga matches in the region, with select fixtures being shown on its linear channels and a wider selection of games being shown on its TSN Plus streaming platform. This match is set to be shown on TSN Plus and TSN 2.
Livestream Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedadin Australia
Footy fans down under can watch La Liga matches live on BeIn Sports, which holds the live broadcast rights in Australia for Spanish top-flight matches. This match is set to be shown on BeIn Sports Connect.
Quick tips for streaming La Liga using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming La Liga matches may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the «search for city or country» option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
