FC Barcelona host Deportivo Alavés on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. in Barcelona, Spain (Central European Time, CET, UTC+01:00). That is 8:00 p.m. UTC. The La Liga Matchday 11 fixture is scheduled for Spotify Camp Nou, and the official schedules of Barcelona, Alavés, and La Liga agree on the date and local kickoff time. Fans can check their regional rights holder for a live video broadcast or follow the club's free match commentary and live updates.
| Fixture | FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés |
|---|---|
| Competition | 2026–27 LALIGA EA SPORTS, Matchday 11 |
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Kickoff in Barcelona | 9:00 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) |
| Kickoff in UTC | 8:00 p.m. UTC, October 31 |
| Stadium | Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain |
| Status | Scheduled; no final result before kickoff |
Barcelona's official first-team calendar gives the 9:00 p.m. start in peninsular Spanish time. Alavés independently confirms the same time in its away-ticket announcement. The official La Liga match page identifies the competition round and venue.
The date's time zone matters. Spain switched from daylight saving time to standard time on October 25, 2026. Barcelona is therefore on CET (UTC+01:00), not CEST (UTC+02:00), on October 31. Subtract one hour from the confirmed 9:00 p.m. Barcelona kickoff to get 8:00 p.m. UTC. An unlabeled “20:00” on an internationally localized listing does not mean the game starts at 8:00 p.m. at the stadium.
A 7:00 p.m. UTC listing would not match the clubs' confirmed 9:00 p.m. CET time. If you encounter conflicting times, check the latest official calendar rather than converting an unlabeled hour or relying on an old fixture graphic.
In Spain, La Liga's official Barcelona fixture schedule names Movistar LALIGA, Movistar Plus+ and Orange Fútbol 1 for the match. Access may depend on the viewer's television package and operator. Confirm the match in your provider's program guide before paying for a subscription. The operator listing appears on La Liga's official Barcelona schedule.
Outside Spain, broadcasting rights depend on the country. Barcelona's international viewing guide lists rights holders by territory, including ESPN-related services in the United States, TSN and RDS in Canada, and beIN in multiple other regions. The club expressly cautions that a rights-holder listing does not guarantee the broadcaster is carrying this particular game; rights can be sublicensed. Viewers should verify local listings and the exact service tier.
Do not confuse live match coverage with a free live video stream of the match. FC Barcelona offers minute-by-minute updates through its site and official app, plus Barça Live coverage on Barça Play and the club's YouTube channel. Those options are useful for commentary and updates, but the club does not present them as a replacement for a territory's licensed full-match television coverage. Check the club viewing guide for the distinction and country information.
La Liga's pre-match table places Barcelona first with 27 points from 10 games and Alavés seventh with 12 from 10. Those figures are a snapshot before this fixture, not a prediction or an in-game update. The league match page is the reference for standings and the later result.
Barcelona enter the contest hoping to respond after losses to Paris Saint-Germain in Europe and Real Madrid in La Liga. The club's October 29 match preview also says Alavés earned only two points from the previous six league matchweeks after a much stronger opening run. That contrast explains why Barcelona start with a stronger league record, but it does not settle the outcome: Alavés have already demonstrated that their form can vary considerably from one stretch of the season to another.
For the hosts, the question is whether they can translate territory and possession into clear chances while limiting counters. For the visitors, staying organized without the ball and taking advantage of turnovers could be important. These are tactical considerations, not verified starting formations or a forecast score.
Not until official matchday announcements. A predicted eleven is not the same as the lineup submitted for the fixture. Individual fitness assessments, suspensions and selection decisions can change late. Similarly, a player returning to training is not automatic confirmation that they will start.
Readers looking for reliable team news should check Barcelona's official first-team news, Alavés club announcements, and the La Liga match center closer to kickoff. The latter is also the appropriate place to check the official starters, substitutes, disciplinary events and final score once published. No lineup or match result is assumed here.
The venue is Spotify Camp Nou, not a neutral ground. Barcelona's official match calendar includes a ticket link, but that alone does not prove that seats are available now or at a particular price. Check Barcelona's official fixture and ticket page before making plans. Venue access, entrance assignments and stadium arrangements should be confirmed against the ticket and the club's stadium travel information.
Alavés previously described a limited allocation for away supporters and a member-specific collection process. That announcement is not an offer of unrestricted public tickets. If attending in the away section, follow instructions from Alavés and avoid unofficial resale claims.
Bottom line: Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, at 9:00 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) in Barcelona, or 8:00 p.m. UTC. Spotify Camp Nou is the confirmed venue. Spain's listed operators are Movistar LALIGA, Movistar Plus+ and Orange Fútbol 1; coverage elsewhere must be checked locally. Official club and La Liga pages are the best sources for any late timing, lineup or result updates.
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