[Trending News] Copa del Rey Soccer Livestream: How to Watch Valencia vs. Barcelona From Anywhere

Valencia will be aiming to get revenge as well as a place in the final four of the Copa del Rey when they host Barcelona on Thursday, in what looks set to be an intriguing quarterfinal. 

This cup clash comes just two weeks after Barça hammered Valencia 7-1 in La Liga, a result that heightened Los Che’s relegation fears.

The hosts, however, registered a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Celta Vigo at the weekend, while Hansi Flick’s Catalan giants claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Deportivo Alavés.  

Valencia take on Barcelona at the Estadio de Mestalla on Thursday, Feb. 6. Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. CET local time, making it a 3:30 p.m. ET and 12:30 p.m. PT start in the US, an 8:30 p.m. GMT start in the UK and a 7:30 a.m. AEDT kickoff in Australia on Friday morning. 

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.

How to watch Valencia vs. Barcelona in 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 the Copa del Rey in the US, as well as La Liga.

How to watch Valencia vs. Barcelona from anywhere with a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view Copa del Rey matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. 

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this. 

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions. 

Can I livestream Valencia vs. Barcelona in the UK?

While TNT Sports has the rights to show select Copa del Rey fixtures for this season, this fixture has not been selected for broadcast.  

That also means that if you’re in the UK traveling for pleasure or for work, you’re unlikely to be able to watch the game like you normally would at home, thanks to geo-blocking. 

There is one option to circumvent this, however. As explained above, you can use a VPN to set your location to a country where the match is being broadcast and then go from there. 

Can I livestream Valencia vs. Barcelona in Canada?

While TSN is the rights holder for live coverage of La Liga matches in the region, no Canadian broadcaster currently has the rights to show Copa del Rey matches live in Canada.

Can I livestream Valencia vs. Barcelona in Australia?

It’s a similar story for footy fans down under. La Liga matches are shown live on BeIn Sports, but no network currently has the rights to show Copa del Rey matches in Australia.

Quick tips for streaming Copa del Rey using a VPN 

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Copa del Rey 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.