Top 5 European leagues: When does the 2026-2027 season start in each championship?

After an unforgettable summer highlighted by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football fans are gearing up for the return of Europe's domestic leagues. The World Cup, which lasted 38 days, concluded with Spain claiming the crown after a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final.

With the curtain now closed on the global spectacle, European clubs are heading into the final stretch of their preparations ahead of the 2026-2027 season kickoff.

La Liga will set the pace, becoming the first of the five major leagues to get underway, with the opening round scheduled for August 15, 2026.

The Premier League and Ligue 1 will follow on August 21, while Serie A kicks off on August 22. Bundesliga will be the last to launch, with its first matchday set for August 28, 2026.

The restart dates for Europe’s top five leagues

• La Liga: August 15, 2026
  
• Premier League: August 21, 2026
  
• Ligue 1: August 21, 2026
  
• Serie A: August 22, 2026
  

• Bundesliga: August 28, 2026

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