Watching La Liga in UK: Live streams, TV channels, start times, and fixture schedule updates

La Liga remains one of the premier leagues in world football. While icons like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Karim Benzema have left in recent years, the Spanish top-flight continues to showcase immense talent. English fans have a keen eye on Jude Bellingham, who has been making waves since his move to Real Madrid last summer.

It is also the home to several other world-class players, including Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric and France star Kylian Mbappe, all at Real Madrid.

At their arch rivals, Barcelona, Pedri, Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Euro 2024 winner Dani Olmo all ply their trade on the Mediterranean coast.

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The competition has the ability to produce drama and chaos week in and week out, with Girona emerging as the biggest underdog story last season.

Once again, there could be a fierce battle for Champions League spots, with Atletico Madrid, Girona, Athletic Bilbao, Real Sociedad and Villarreal all fighting to join perennial top-four holders Real Madrid and Barcelona in the elite bracket. 

The Sporting News looks at the key fixture details this week and how to follow the matches.

La Liga fixture schedule this week

Thursday, August 15

Athletic Bilbao vs. Getafe (6 p.m. BST)Real Betis vs. Girona (8:30 p.m. BST)

Friday, August 16

Celta Vigo vs. Alaves (6 p.m. BST)Las Palmas vs. Sevilla (8:30 p.m. BST)

Saturday, August 17

Osasuna vs. Leganes (6 p.m. BST)Valencia vs. Barcelona (8:30 p.m. BST)

Sunday, August 18

Real Sociedad vs. Rayo Vallecano (6 p.m. BST)Real Mallorca vs. Real Madrid (8:30 p.m. BST)La Liga Live stream, TV Channels in UKTV Channel: Premier Sports 1, ITV 4Streaming: Amazon Prime Video, Premier Sports Player, ITVX, La Liga TV

You can catch the entire La Liga action on UK TV via the official LaLigaTV channel, which is available to watch via Premier Sports Player and Amazon Prime Video. Both platforms offer a 30-day free trial to the new members.

Select games will also be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1 and ITV 4 channels.

Here are the full TV channel and live stream details to watch this week's Spanish football matches.

FixtureTV channelStreamingAthletic Bilbao vs. GetafePremier Sports 1Premier Sports Player, La Liga TVReal Betis vs. GironaPremier Sports 1

Premier Sports Player, La Liga TV

Celta Vigo vs. AlavesPremier Sports 1Premier Sports Player, La Liga TVLas Palmas vs. Sevilla Premier Sports 1Premier Sports Player, La Liga TVOsasuna vs. LeganesPremier Sports 1Premier Sports Player, La Liga TVValencia vs. BarcelonaPremier Sports 1Premier Sports Player, La Liga TVReal Sociedad vs. Rayo Vallecano-

Premier Sports Player, La Liga TV

Real Mallorca vs. Real MadridPremier Sports 1, ITVX, ITV4Premier Sports Player, La Liga TV

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