Barcelona could play Laliga match in Miami

The possibility of witnessing an official LaLiga match in the United States is closer than ever. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) will discuss on Monday the proposal for the clash between Villarreal and Barcelona, scheduled for December 20, 2025, to be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, according to BeIN Sports. This venue change would mark a historic milestone, becoming the first league match from a major European competition to be held on U.S. soil.

According to the Athletic, LaLiga has held preliminary talks to move the match, which was originally set to be played at the Estadio de la Cerámica. This idea is not new but had previously faced strong opposition from the RFEF. The recent approval by FIFA allowing national league matches to be played outside their home country has revived the proposal.

The topic will be one of the key points in the upcoming RFEF Board of Directors meeting. If approved, the process to formalize the move will begin, with the decision then submitted to the Assembly. This would be the first step toward opening the door for future official LaLiga matches in other countries.

For LaLiga, staging an official match in Miami would be a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the U.S. market, where FC Barcelona enjoys a massive fan base. For American supporters, it would be a unique opportunity to watch stars like Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, or Ronald Araújo in an official match without having to travel to Spain.