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RFEF Confirms Copa del Rey First-Round Dates and Key Kickoff Times

Lower-division venues face RFEF compliance hurdles alongside broadcast demands.

Overview

  • Spain’s federation set the first round for October 28–30 across 56 single-match ties, applying proximity pairings with home advantage for lower-tier clubs.
  • Valencia will visit UD Maracena on Tuesday, October 28 at 20:00, with the exact venue pending approval between the municipal ground in Maracena and Granada’s Los Cármenes.
  • Levante’s trip to Orihuela is scheduled for Thursday, October 30 at 19:00, while CD Mirandés plays Atlético Astorga at La Eragudina on Wednesday, October 29 at 20:00.
  • Getxo will host Deportivo Alavés on Thursday, October 30 at 20:00 at Fadura, where lighting upgrades and temporary stands target a capacity of roughly 5,000.
  • Regional fixtures were also set, including UD Los Garres vs Elche on Wednesday, October 29 at 19:00, Real Murcia vs Antequera on Thursday, October 30 at 21:00, and Mérida at Navalcarnero on Wednesday, October 29 at 20:00.