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Malaga welcome Real Sociedad to Estadio La Rosaleda on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with kick-off at 5.30pm BST in La Liga Gameweek 9. Here’s where to watch Sunday’s game in the UK, which channels are showing it and how to follow the action online.
How to Watch Malaga vs Real Sociedad Live Stream in the UK
Premier Sports 1 will show Malaga vs Real Sociedad live in the UK on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with kick-off at 5.30pm BST. The fixture is also scheduled on LaLigaTV and Premier Sports Extra, with online viewing through the Premier Sports Player.
Some online bookmakers may add live streaming for eligible active customers closer to kick-off, so check your provider before the match begins. This option is strictly 18+. Geo-location restrictions and live-streaming terms apply.
Premier Sports has the fixture in its Sunday schedule, with live coverage listed from 5.30pm. Supporters can also watch Premier Sports 1 through an eligible Prime Video Channels subscription.
LaLigaTV offers another viewing route for subscribers whose package includes that channel. Check your subscription before kick-off, as channel availability differs between services.
TV Info: What Channel Is Malaga vs Real Sociedad On?
Premier Sports 1 is the main UK television channel, with LaLigaTV and Premier Sports Extra also carrying the fixture.
Premier Sports is available through Sky, Virgin Media and Prime Video Channels, although the precise channel selection depends on your package. Premier Sports 1 is the simplest option to select for Sunday’s match.
In Spain, Movistar LaLiga will televise the game. Its build-up begins at 5pm BST (6pm Spanish time), with the match programme scheduled from 5.24pm BST.
Malaga vs Real Sociedad Streaming Apps and Device Guide
Use the Premier Sports Player on a phone, tablet or computer, or sign in through the service’s website. The app carries the broadcaster’s live channels, including its Spanish football coverage.
Subscribers watching through Prime Video Channels can open Premier Sports 1 in the Prime Video app on a supported device. A Prime membership by itself does not include the Premier Sports add-on.
Premier Sports also offers online viewing on supported smart TVs. If you subscribe through Sky or Virgin Media, check which streaming arrangements come with your particular television package.
Can You Cast Malaga vs Real Sociedad to a TV?
If the Premier Sports app supports AirPlay or Chromecast on your equipment, open the match stream and use its casting control to select your television. Both devices should be on the same Wi-Fi network.
Premier Sports supports casting on selected devices, but compatibility varies. Its own smart-TV app or the Prime Video app may be a simpler option if you’re watching the game on your main television.
Watching Malaga vs Real Sociedad While Travelling
If you’re abroad, check which broadcaster shows La Liga where you are. Premier Sports’ UK streaming service is intended for viewers watching in Britain, so your usual account may not offer the same access overseas.
In Spain, Movistar LaLiga is showing Malaga against Real Sociedad. Local television and streaming arrangements will differ in other countries.
Live Audio, Highlights and Match Replay
Live audio: A dedicated English-language radio commentary service has not been confirmed for this fixture.
Highlights: Premier Sports carries La Liga highlights and catch-up content through its app. Check the Spanish football section after full-time for footage from La Rosaleda.
Full-match replay: The Premier Sports Player supports selected event replays, although a specific replay time for Malaga against Real Sociedad has not been announced.
Manager Head-to-Head Stats
Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo has managed 325 career matches, winning 38% and averaging 1.40 points per game. Malaga coach Juan Funes favours a 4-4-2 formation, while Matarazzo’s preferred setup is 3-4-2-1.
Funes has overseen Malaga’s opening eight La Liga matches, recording four draws and four defeats.
Matarazzo took charge of Real Sociedad in December 2025 and has recorded 16 wins, 10 draws and 10 defeats across 36 matches. His club record averages 1.61 points per game.
Key Player Stats
Malaga’s Chupete has generated 3.06 expected goals (xG) but scored once in the league. Real Sociedad’s Orri Óskarsson leads his teammates with 2.16 xG, while Luka Sučić has scored three goals from 0.94 xG.
Team Key Stats
Malaga have scored four goals in eight La Liga fixtures, compared with Real Sociedad’s 12. Both have kept one clean sheet, and Malaga average slightly more possession despite their lower scoring return.
Malaga drew 1-1 with Espanyol in their most recent league match. Real Sociedad defeated Deportivo La Coruña 3-2 before drawing 1-1 away to Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League on Thursday.
Quick Facts
Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo, speaking at his press conference on Saturday, 17 October, addressed Orri Óskarsson’s frustration over limited playing time ahead of the visit to Malaga:
“It’s normal for a player with Orri’s quality to be dissatisfied because he wants to play more.”
Malaga vs Real Sociedad Kick-Off and TV Details
| Fixture | Malaga vs Real Sociedad |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga, Gameweek 9 |
| Date | Sunday, 18 October 2026 |
| UK kick-off | 5.30pm BST |
| Spanish kick-off | 6.30pm CEST |
| Venue | Estadio La Rosaleda, Malaga |
| UK TV channels | Premier Sports 1, LaLigaTV, Premier Sports Extra |
| UK live stream | Premier Sports Player and Premier Sports on Prime Video Channels |
| Premier Sports live listing | From 5.30pm BST |
| Spanish broadcaster | Movistar LaLiga |
| Spanish TV build-up | From 5pm BST / 6pm CEST |
Streaming Troubleshooting
If the Premier Sports stream starts buffering, try the basics first: refresh the player, restart the app and check your internet connection. Use Wi-Fi if your mobile signal is patchy.
If you’re watching through Prime Video, check that the Premier Sports Channels add-on is active. Subscribers using the Premier Sports Player should sign in with the account attached to their package before kick-off.
Online streams can run slightly behind live match updates. If you’re having trouble casting, try opening Premier Sports directly through a supported TV app instead.
Malaga vs Real Sociedad Live Stream FAQ
What channel is Malaga vs Real Sociedad on in the UK?
Premier Sports 1, LaLigaTV and Premier Sports Extra are showing the match on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
What time does Malaga vs Real Sociedad kick off?
Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST in the UK, corresponding to 6.30pm local time in Spain.
Can I watch Malaga vs Real Sociedad live on Prime Video?
Premier Sports 1 is available through an eligible Premier Sports Channels add-on. A standard Prime membership alone does not include the channel.
Is there an official Malaga vs Real Sociedad live stream in the UK?
The Premier Sports Player carries the match live, while Prime Video Channels offers another option for eligible subscribers.
Can I watch Malaga vs Real Sociedad on my smart TV?
Premier Sports supports selected smart TVs, and the Prime Video app offers another viewing route on compatible televisions with the appropriate subscription.
