10 must-see fixtures in August: Football returns in full force across Europe
Football fans are in for a treat as the beautiful game returns to European pitches this August. Several top-level clashes are already on the calendar.
Here are the ten must-watch fixtures that should captivate football enthusiasts:
UEFA Super Cup – PSG vs Aston Villa (Wednesday, August 12)
Fresh off their Champions League triumph, PSG face off against Aston Villa, recent Europa League winners. This is the first European trophy of the 2026-2027 season—a perfect way to kick off the new campaign.
Luis Enrique's men will look to continue their dominance on the continent with another Super Cup against Unai Emery, the specialist of European finals.
Community Shield – Arsenal vs Manchester City (Sunday, August 16)
As tradition dictates in England, Arsenal and Manchester City raise the curtain on the season with the Community Shield at Wembley. A clash between two title contenders, this match offers an early glimpse of the Premier League power struggle.
This is also a rematch between the two best teams of the 2025-2026 season, who battled for the title until the very last matchdays.
Trophée des Champions – PSG vs Lens (Sunday, August 16)
PSG, French champions, take on RC Lens, the French Cup winners, for the first domestic title of the season. Expect a high-paced clash between the Parisian favorites and the ever-difficult Sang et Or, who have established themselves as a top side in recent years.
German Supercup – Dortmund vs Bayern (Saturday, August 22)
The Klassiker comes early this season with a German Supercup that promises fireworks. Dortmund will be eyeing a seventh title (after 1989, 1995, 1996, 2013, 2014, and 2019), hoping to close the gap on Bayern Munich's record 11 trophies (1987, 1990, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025).
Premier League (Matchday 1) – Newcastle vs Liverpool (Sunday, August 23)
The Premier League kicks off with a blockbuster as Newcastle host Liverpool at St James' Park. The Reds will be tested right away by an ambitious side, always formidable at home. This will also mark Liverpool’s first official match without Mohamed Salah.
La Liga (Matchday 2) – FC Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao (Thursday, August 27)
FC Barcelona host Athletic Bilbao in what’s always a thrilling La Liga showdown. Expect intensity between the Catalans and Basques in this second round clash of the Spanish top flight.
Ligue 1 (Matchday 2) – Lille vs PSG (Friday, August 28)
LOSC welcome PSG in one of the first big tests of the Ligue 1 season. The Dogues will try to shake up the reigning champions in front of their home crowd, in a contest that often delivers high-quality football.
Bundesliga (Matchday 1) – Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart (Friday, August 28)
Just one week after the Supercup against Dortmund, Bayern Munich kick off their Bundesliga campaign against Stuttgart, one of the league’s most competitive sides in recent seasons. It’s a tough opener for the Bavarians, who look to continue the record-breaking form of last year.
Ligue 1 (Matchday 2) – Monaco vs Marseille (Sunday, August 30)
The Stade Louis-II sets the stage for a clash between two contenders for European places—and perhaps even the title. Monaco and Olympique de Marseille will both be eager to rack up points in a fiercely contested match early in the Ligue 1 season.
Premier League (Matchday 2) – Arsenal vs Aston Villa (Monday, August 31)
Just two weeks after the Community Shield, Arsenal are up against another major test as they host Aston Villa. Unai Emery’s side will get a measure of their ambitions against one of the league favorites.
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