2026-27 European Football Leagues Start Dates: La Liga, Premier League, Serie A & Bundesliga Kick-Off Dates
The 2026-27 season for Europe’s biggest football leagues will kick off in mid-to-late August 2026. The schedule has been slightly delayed compared to normal years to allow players proper rest after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Here is the full list of officially confirmed start dates and opening fixtures for La Liga, Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A, and Bundesliga:
La Liga 2026-27 Start Date
Country: Spain
Start Date: August 15, 2026
Opening Fixture: Deportivo Alavés vs Getafe CF
La Liga kicks off the European domestic season. Defending champions Barcelona and arch-rivals Real Madrid will both feature in the opening weekend, promising an exciting start to the Spanish top-flight campaign.
Premier League 2026-27 Start Date
Country: England
Start Date: August 21, 2026
Opening Fixture: Arsenal vs Coventry City (Friday night, Emirates Stadium)
The Premier League returns on Friday 21 August with reigning champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City. Known for its global appeal and intense competition, the 2026-27 season is expected to deliver another thrilling title race.
Ligue 1 2026-27 Start Date
Country: France
Start Date: August 21, 2026
Opening Fixtures: Olympique Marseille vs RC Strasbourg (Friday night), followed by Paris Saint-Germain vs Rennes
Ligue 1 begins on the same day as the Premier League. Marseille will host Strasbourg in the first Friday night match, while Paris Saint-Germain will look to begin their title defence over the weekend.
Serie A 2026-27 Start Date
Country: Italy
Start Date: August 22, 2026
Key Opening Matches: Inter Milan vs Monza, Udinese vs Como
Serie A launches on Saturday 22 August. Defending champions Inter Milan will aim to start strongly at home against Monza as the Italian season gets underway.
Bundesliga 2026-27 Start Date
Country: Germany
Start Date: August 28, 2026
Opening Fixture: Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart (Friday night)
As is tradition, the Bundesliga is the last of the big five leagues to begin. Bayern Munich will host VfB Stuttgart in the curtain-raiser on Friday 28 August.
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