Rayo Vallecano vs. RC Celta: October 31 Kickoff, Venue and Official Match Coverage

Rayo Vallecano hosts RC Celta on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. in Madrid, Spain (CET, UTC+01:00). The same kickoff is 15:15 UTC. The LaLiga EA SPORTS Matchday 11 game is scheduled for Estadio de Vallecas. The official league fixture page and the Spanish football federation's matchweek listing agree on the date, stadium, and scheduled time.

If you are checking this fixture from another country, confirm the time zone before setting a reminder. The league's localized websites may display different clock times for the same match; that does not necessarily mean the kickoff has changed.

Rayo Vallecano vs. Celta: confirmed fixture details

For the live fixture record, use LaLiga's official Rayo Vallecano vs. RC Celta match page. That is the best first stop if the time, status, or match information changes closer to kickoff.

Why does one website show 16:15 and another show 15:15?

The difference can be caused by time-zone localization. Madrid is on Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00) on October 31, 2026. Spain's switch from summer time has already taken place by that date, so 16:15 in Madrid corresponds to 15:15 UTC. The United Kingdom is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00) on the same date, which also makes the game a 3:15 p.m. kickoff in London.

For example, a fan in London who opens a region-specific league page may see 15:15, while a fan checking the Spanish listing sees 16:15. Those values represent the same instant. The practical rule is to compare the date, city, time-zone label, and UTC offset rather than treating two different clock displays as conflicting fixtures.

If a calendar app imports the game, verify that it saves the start as October 31, 2026, at 15:15 UTC, or the equivalent in your chosen zone. Do not use the time-zone offset from the day you read this article to convert a future match; daylight saving time can change the offset between those dates.

Where will Rayo Vallecano play Celta?

Estadio de Vallecas is Rayo Vallecano's home ground in Madrid's Vallecas district. Rayo is the home team in this pairing, and RC Celta is the visitor from Vigo. Madrid's official tourism event listing identifies the stadium at Calle del Payaso Fofó, s/n, 28018 Madrid, and also lists nearby Metro options including Buenos Aires and Portazgo on Line 1.

For supporters planning to attend, the fixture's confirmed location is only the starting point. Verify the ticket's gate, seat, entry rules, and arrival instructions with the home club rather than assuming those details from a general stadium guide. A match ticket is not established by this article, and availability, pricing, and entry arrangements can change.

The official Rayo Vallecano fixtures page is useful for checking the home club's current match listing and navigating to its match center.

How to follow the game through official channels

Before kickoff: check the schedule and the starting lineups

First, revisit the league match page and check that it still says the fixture is scheduled for October 31 at the same time and venue. Next, look for officially published starting lineups and the substitutes list. A predicted lineup is a preview, not confirmation: injuries, suspensions, coach decisions, and late changes may affect the players actually named.

The league also maintains separate Rayo Vallecano upcoming fixtures and RC Celta upcoming fixtures lists. These provide independent official ways to recheck the matchup. As of the October 28 check, there is no reason to present a speculative starting XI as a confirmed one.

During the match: use the league match center

The official LaLiga match center is the primary reference for match status, score updates, lineups when published, and in-game information as it becomes available. Match pages may not populate every detail before play starts. If a page looks empty, check its current status and refresh later rather than interpreting a blank statistic as zero or a missing lineup as an absence.

If you want to watch a video broadcast, availability depends on the territory and the rights holder. LaLiga's Spanish club fixture listings currently indicate DAZN for this match in Spain, but that should not be taken as proof that the same service carries it elsewhere. Check LaLiga's official viewing information or your authorized local broadcaster before buying a subscription or making plans.

After the final whistle: verify the result

Once the game has finished, return to the official match page for the final score and recorded match events. Distinguish full-time from half-time and from a live score still in progress. A score shown on a social post may be outdated, and a table position posted before the round finishes can change after other matches are completed.

What should fans pay attention to on Matchday 11?

This is a regular-season league fixture, not a cup knockout match. A victory earns three league points, a draw one point for each club, and a defeat none. The result can therefore affect the standings, but an exact post-match position cannot be established until this game and the relevant other fixtures are played.

For Rayo, playing at Vallecas means a home setting and the chance to secure league points in front of its supporters. For Celta, the challenge is to collect points away from Vigo. These are the basic stakes of the matchup; they are not predictions about which team will dominate, score first, or win.

Recent form, squad availability, and head-to-head history may help put a preview in context, but only when the data is dated and checked. A statistic from the previous season should not be presented as if it describes the clubs' current form. Likewise, transfer rumors or unofficial injury reports should not be treated as confirmed team news.

Simple checklist for October 31

• Confirm the date: Saturday, October 31, 2026, not Sunday, November 1.
• Set the correct reminder: 4:15 p.m. Madrid CET (UTC+01:00), equivalent to 15:15 UTC.
• Check the venue: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid; verify stadium entry instructions if attending.
• Recheck close to kickoff: Look for any official schedule changes and the published starting lineups.
• Choose match coverage: Use the official LaLiga match center for live details and verify legal broadcast access in your own location.
• Confirm the result afterward: Read the full-time status on the league page rather than relying on an early score notification.

Quick questions answered

Is Rayo Vallecano vs. RC Celta on October 31 confirmed?

Yes. The official 2026/27 LaLiga fixture listings place the match in Matchday 11 on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The confirmed scheduled kickoff is 16:15 CET in Madrid (15:15 UTC), subject to any later official change.

Is this match being played in Vigo?

No. Rayo Vallecano is listed first as the home team, and Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid is the venue. Celta is the away side.

Where can I find the official score and updates?

Use the official LaLiga fixture and match center. It is the most direct source to revisit from the pre-match stage through the final result.

Bottom line: Rayo Vallecano vs. RC Celta is scheduled for October 31, 2026, at Estadio de Vallecas, kicking off at 16:15 CET (15:15 UTC). Use that verified time as your reference, then check LaLiga and the clubs again near kickoff for any changes to match status, lineups, or viewing information.