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European football leagues to kick off the 26/27 season in August

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:38 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

European football leagues to kick off the 26/27 season in August

Summary

The 26/27 football season in Europe is set to begin in mid-August, following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. La Liga opens on August 16 with matches including Barcelona facing Athletic Bilbao. Ligue 1 follows shortly on August 20, while Serie A begins on August 21. The Premier League commences with Arsenal playing Coventry City on that same day. Bundesliga teams will start competing on August 28, culminating with various domestic cups and super cups throughout early August, leading up to the Champions League phase starting on September 8.

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By the Numbers

•La Liga starts on August 16, featuring Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao.
•Ligue 1 and Serie A begin on August 20 and 21, respectively.
•Premier League kicks off with Arsenal against Coventry City on August 21.
•Bundesliga action starts on August 28 with Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart.
•Champions League league phase begins on September 8.

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After the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, European clubs are already back in training ahead of the start of the 26/27 season. The opening kick-off of the continent’s five major leagues will t...
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