Today's game between Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla will kick-off at Aug 22, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla is available to watch live in the United States across several platforms. The TV channel and live stream options for this LaLiga fixture are listed below.
Athletic Bilbao host Sevilla at San Mamés in Bilbao in LaLiga, with both clubs looking to make their mark in the early weeks of the 2026/27 season.
Edin Terzic's side head into the match after a pre-season that ended on a flat note. Back-to-back losses to Atalanta and Marseille in August left some questions unanswered, though wins over Burgos CF and Racing Santander offered more encouraging signs. San Mamés remains one of the most atmospheric venues in Spanish football, and Bilbao will look to use that advantage.
Sevilla arrive with genuine momentum. Luis Garcia's side opened their LaLiga campaign with a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano on August 15, which gave them an early foothold in the table. They sit fourth after that opening-day result, and a victory in Bilbao would send a clear statement of intent.
The visitors do carry some concerns into the game. Kike Salas is suspended, while injuries to Marcao, Alfon Gonzalez, and Adnan Januzaj thin the squad in key areas. Garcia will need to manage his resources carefully across what promises to be a demanding run of fixtures.
For Athletic, the absences of Daniel Vivian and Benat Prados among others mean Terzic has limited options in certain positions. The Basques will need a sharper edge than they showed in pre-season if they are to contain a Sevilla side that arrives in form.
Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla, including TV channel and live stream options, kick-off time, team news, and the latest form guide.
How to watch Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla lineups
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Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- E. Terzic
- L. Garcia
Edin Terzic is without Maroan Sannadi, Nico Serrano, Daniel Vivian, and Benat Prados through injury, and Athletic Bilbao have no suspensions to contend with. The projected XI includes Alex Padilla in goal, with Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, and Gorka Guruzeta among the attacking options. Updates will be added closer to kick-off if the situation changes.
Sevilla head coach Luis Garcia must plan without suspended defender Kike Salas, who misses out for disciplinary reasons. Marcao, Alfon Gonzalez, and Adnan Januzaj are all sidelined through injury. The projected XI names Odysseas Vlachodimos in goal, with Isaac Romero leading the attack.
Injuries and Suspensions
Form
Athletic Bilbao's last five matches were all pre-season friendlies, producing a record of two wins, one draw, and two losses. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-0 defeat to Atalanta on August 14, and they also lost 3-1 to Marseille five days earlier. Wins over Burgos CF and Racing Santander, both by a 3-0 scoreline, were the standout results. Bilbao drew 2-2 with Eibar to round out the programme, scoring nine goals and conceding six across the five matches.
Sevilla's last five matches produced four wins and one defeat. Their most recent result was a competitive 2-1 LaLiga victory over Rayo Vallecano on August 15. Before that, a 2-1 friendly loss to Bayer Leverkusen was sandwiched between wins over FC Utrecht, NEC Nijmegen, and AD Ceuta FC. Sevilla conceded in four of those five matches but showed a consistent ability to find the net.
Head-to-Head Record
The most recent meeting between these sides came on January 24, 2026, when Sevilla won 2-1 at home in LaLiga. Before that, Athletic Bilbao beat Sevilla 3-2 at San Mamés in August 2025. Across the last five LaLiga encounters, Athletic Bilbao have won twice and Sevilla twice, with one draw — a 1-1 at San Mamés in September 2024 — also on the record. These matches have produced goals at both ends in most meetings.
Standings
| # | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 11 | +29 | 27 | ||
| 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | +12 | 25 | ||
| 3 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 10 | +15 | 24 | ||
| 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 14 | +2 | 20 | ||
| 5 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 18 | +1 | 19 | ||
| 6 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 17 | ||
| 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 11 | +3 | 12 | ||
| 8 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 12 | ||
| 9 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 12 | ||
| 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | +1 | 12 | ||
| 11 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 11 | ||
| 12 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 11 | ||
| 13 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 26 | -11 | 11 | ||
| 14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 10 | ||
| 15 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 17 | -3 | 10 | ||
| 16 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 20 | -8 | 9 | ||
| 17 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 9 | ||
| 18 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 8 | ||
| 19 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 6 | ||
| 20 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 5 |
In the early LaLiga 2026/27 table, Sevilla sit fourth while Athletic Bilbao are tenth.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla today
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How to watch on the Big Screen
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