When to watch Barcelona vs. Athletic Club

• Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT).

Where to watch

• Barcelona vs. Athletic Club will air in the US on ESPN2 and ESPN Select.

A place in Sunday's Spanish Supercopa final is the spoils for the winner on Wednesday as defending champions Barcelona take on Athletic Club at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. 

Hansi Flick's team will be looking to repeat last season's tournament, which saw Barcelona claim the crown after beating Real 5-2 in the final. The current La Liga leaders come into this cup clash unbeaten in Spanish domestic tournaments since October. 

Athletic Club comes to the contest after playing to a 1-1 stalemate against Osasuna on Saturday -- a result which leaves Ernesto Valverde's team in 8th position in the La Liga standings. 

Barcelona takes on Athletic Club at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. AST local time in Saudi Arabia, making it a 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) start in the US and Canada, a 7 p.m. GMT start in the UK, 8 p.m. CET across Europe, and a 6 a.m. AEDT Thursday kickoff in Australia. 

How to watch Barcelona vs. Athletic Club in the US without cable

This match is available to stream in the US via ESPN 2 and ESPN Select, which has live English- and Spanish-language broadcast rights for La Liga in the US. ESPN 2 is available in channel packages on live TV streaming services, including YouTube TV. 

ESPN's streaming platforms have changed. The sports network now offers two tiers with its new direct-to-consumer setup: ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited.

ESPN Select is essentially what ESPN Plus used to be, with the same content available to subscribers -- including La Liga soccer -- for $12 a month.

If you want full streaming access to ESPN's linear networks and services, such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESP3, ESPNews and ESPN Deportes, as well as all of ESPN Select's content, then ESPN Unlimited is the way to go. It costs $30 a month.

How to watch the Supercopa de España with a VPN

If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with Supercopa de España 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. Additionally, it can be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, providing 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 use 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 use is crucial. 

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Livestream the Supercopa de España in the UK?

TNT Sports will broadcast the remainder of this season's Supercopa de España games, with this match set to be shown live on TNT Sports 1.      

TNT Sports is exclusively streaming Supercopa de España matches live this season to viewers in the UK. You can access TNT Sports in several ways, including via Sky Q as a TV package, or directly from its range of mobile and smart TV apps. It costs £31 either way and comes in a package that includes the Discovery Plus library of documentary content.

Can I livestream Barcelona vs. Athletic Club in Canada?

No broadcaster in Canada is set to show today's game live. If you're currently in the region and want to watch a streaming service from back home that is showing a livestream, you'll need a reliable VPN like ExpressVPN.

Livestream Barcelona vs. Athletic Club in Australia

Footy fans Down Under can watch Supercopa de España matches live on beIN Sports, which holds the live broadcast rights in Australia for the cup tournament. This match is set to be shown on beIN Sports 1. 

beIN Sports is available in Australia for AU$15 a month or a yearly commitment of AU$130.