Bringing the passion, intensity, and spectacle of football’s greatest rivalry to cinema halls across India
National, May 15, 2026: In a landmark collaboration that blends the adrenaline of live sports with the grandeur of cinematic entertainment, PVR INOX Limited, India’s largest and most premium cinema exhibition company, has partnered with FanCode, the country’s leading digital sports destination, to bring one of the world’s most iconic football rivalries—El Clásico—live to cinema audiences nationwide.
Football fans across India will now have the chance to witness the electrifying showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid on the big screen, transforming cinema halls into stadium-like arenas filled with passion, excitement, and collective fan energy.
Experience El Clásico Like Never Before
On Sunday, May 11 at 12:30 AM IST, fans can gather across 30 PVR INOX cinemas in 14 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Goa, Pune, Kochi, and Kolkata, to experience every thrilling moment of this legendary clash in an immersive, larger-than-life environment.
By combining state-of-the-art projection, powerful surround sound, and the electric atmosphere of fans watching together, PVR INOX and FanCode aim to recreate the unmatched stadium experience inside cinema halls—bringing every goal, tackle, and dramatic twist to life with cinematic scale.
A Title-Deciding Clash Between Football Giants
This year’s El Clásico arrives with extraordinary stakes. FC Barcelona currently leads the LALIGA standings and could potentially secure the title against their fiercest rivals, while Real Madrid enters determined to disrupt that dream and assert their dominance.
With global superstars such as Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Robert Lewandowski expected to take the field, fans can anticipate a high-voltage encounter between two of football’s greatest clubs.
Affordable Access to a Premium Sporting Experience
Tickets start at just ₹199 and are available via the PVR INOX app and website, as well as BookMyShow, making this premium live football experience accessible to fans across the country.
Leadership Speaks on the Collaboration
Yannick Colaco, Co-founder of FanCode, shared:
“We’re thrilled to partner with PVR INOX to offer football fans across the country an opportunity to experience El Clásico in a theatre near them. This unique collaboration keeps fans at the centre of the experience, and that’s what makes it truly special.”
Gautam Dutta, CEO – Revenue and Operations, PVR INOX Limited, added:
“We are excited to partner with FanCode to bring El Clásico live to our cinemas across India. Football and entertainment are two powerful passions that unite audiences, and this association gives fans an opportunity to experience one of the world’s most iconic sporting rivalries together on the big screen. At PVR INOX, we remain committed to redefining out-of-home entertainment by bringing world-class sporting spectacles closer to fans.”
Redefining Live Sports Entertainment in India
This collaboration marks a major step in expanding premium live sports entertainment beyond traditional viewing formats. By merging digital sports broadcasting with immersive theatrical exhibition, PVR INOX and FanCode are creating new avenues for Indian fans to experience global sporting spectacles in a dynamic and unforgettable way.
As sports and entertainment continue to converge, El Clásico’s live cinema screening could signal the beginning of a new era in how audiences engage with marquee sporting events—where the stadium meets the silver screen.
