Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad to Face Off in Copa del Rey Final

The 2026 championship match will take place at La Cartuja stadium in Seville.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:53pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstracted football match, with the players' forms broken down into overlapping planes of vibrant red and blue colors.The 2026 Copa del Rey final between Spanish football giants Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad promises an intense, high-stakes matchup for the prestigious domestic cup trophy.Seville Today

The 2026 Copa del Rey final will feature a matchup between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad. The championship game will be held at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain on April 18, 2026.

Why it matters

The Copa del Rey is Spain's primary football cup competition, and the final is one of the most anticipated matches of the season. This year's final will showcase two of La Liga's top teams battling for the prestigious trophy.

The details

Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad both had strong campaigns to reach the final. Atletico is seeking its 11th Copa del Rey title, while Real Sociedad is aiming for its 3rd championship.

  • The 2026 Copa del Rey final will take place on April 18, 2026.

The players

Atletico Madrid

A professional football club based in Madrid, Spain that competes in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football.

Real Sociedad

A professional football club based in San Sebastián, Spain that also competes in La Liga.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to host the Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja this year. It's a great opportunity to showcase Spanish football on a big stage.”

— Javier Tebas, President of La Liga

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Copa del Rey final will go on sale to the general public on March 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The 2026 Copa del Rey final between Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad promises to be an exciting matchup between two of Spain's top football clubs vying for the prestigious domestic cup title.