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What channel is Birmingham City v Barcelona pre-season friendly on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Birmingham City v Barcelona in 2026/27 pre-season match, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

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Published: Friday, 31 July 2026 at 1:00 pm

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Birmingham City host European heavyweights Barcelona in an eye-catching pre-season clash at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park on Friday evening.

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Blues are preparing for the start of their second consecutive Championship campaign and promotion to the Premier League will once again be their target.

Their top-flight dream can be put on ice briefly for what is set to be an exciting occasion for the West Midlands club against the reigning LaLiga champions.

Barcelona are in England for their pre-season training camp as they step up preparations for the new Spanish campaign but will be without many of their World Cup stars.

Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Birmingham City v Barcelona on TV and online.

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When is Birmingham City v Barcelona?

Birmingham City v Barcelona will take place on Friday 31 July 2026.

Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.

Birmingham City v Barcelona kick-off time

Birmingham City v Barcelona will kick off at 7:45pm UK time.

The match is set to be played at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.

What TV channel is Birmingham City v Barcelona on?

Unfortunately, the match has not been chosen for live TV broadcast in the UK.

However, fans can tune in to watch the pre-season game online via Blues+.

The match is available Pay-Per-View for a one-time fee of £8.99.

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How to live stream Birmingham City v Barcelona online

UK viewers can stream the game live online via Blues+.

The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.

Is Birmingham City v Barcelona on radio?

Unfortunately, the pre-season game has not been selected for national radio broadcast.

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Ned Holmes

Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.

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