La Liga President Confirms Barcelona vs. Villarreal Match to Be Played in Miami

Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish La Liga, officially announced on Wednesday that the upcoming Villarreal vs Barcelona fixture will be moved from Spain to Miami, USA, marking a historic step for the Spanish top flight. 

The match, originally scheduled to be played at Villarreal’s Estadio de la Cerámica, will now take place at Hard Rock Stadium on December 20, 2025.

Speaking during a press conference held in the United States as part of the 2025 American Sports Summit, Tebas confirmed that only a few formalities remain before the official announcement.

He asserted that the decision is made apart from a few minor administrative details, he can confirm that the Villarreal vs Barcelona game will take place on Saturday, December 20, in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium instead of La Cerámica.

The La Liga chief noted that the league had long sought to expand its global presence by hosting official matches abroad, following the example of major American sports leagues such as the NBA.

The decision received backing from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), which also recently approved the Serie A clash between AC Milan and Como to be held in Perth, Australia, as European leagues increasingly look to strengthen their international reach.