The 2025-26 European domestic football season is finally here!
After a two-month break in which the attention shifted to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and Concacaf Gold Cup, Europe's major soccer leagues gear up to return. This means football fans worldwide will soon be back to enjoying everything from the Premier League to La Liga weekly.
European clubs are currently wrapping up pre-season action, touring everywhere from the USA to Asia. Nonetheless, the upcoming campaign is just around the corner.
Are you eager for 2025-26 to get underway? Here is all the info on the upcoming season in Europe's top five leagues and beyond.
ENGLAND:
English Premier League
When does the 2025-26 Premier League season kick off?
The 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 15, with Liverpool's clash with Bournemouth.
FA Community Shield
When is the 2025 Community Shield?
Speaking of Liverpool, the Merseyside giants take on Crystal Palace at Wembley in the 2025 Community Shield on Sunday, August 10.
When does the 2025-26 Premier League season end?
The 2025-26 Premier League campaign ends on May 24, 2026, with Championship Sunday.
Who are the reigning Premier League champions?
Liverpool are the defending champions, beating Arsenal and Manchester City to the crown in 2024-25.
Which teams got relegated from the Premier League last season?
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Southampton
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Leicester
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Ipswich Town
Which teams got promoted from the Championship to the Premier League this season?
What are the Matchday 1 fixtures of the 2025-26 Premier League season?
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EFL Championship
When does the 2025-26 Championship season kick off?
The 2025-26 Championship season kicks off on Friday, August 8, with Ipswich Town visiting Birmingham City in the opener.
When does the 2025-26 Championship season end?
The 2025-26 Championship campaign ends on May 2, 2026.
Who are the reigning Championship champions?
Leeds won the 2024-25 Championship title and were thus promoted to the Premier League for this season.
Which teams got promoted/relegated from the Championship last season?
Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland got promoted from the Championship to the Premier League
Luton Town, Plymouth Argyle, and Cardiff City were relegated from the Championship to the EFL League One.
Which teams got promoted/relegated to the Championship this season?
Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton were relegated to the Championship from the Premier League.
Birmingham City, Wrexham, and Charlton Athletic got promoted from the EFL League One to the Championship.
What are the Matchday 1 fixtures of the 2025-26 Championship season?
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SPAIN:
La Liga
When does the 2025-26 La Liga season kick off?
The 2025-26 La Liga season kicks off on Friday, August 15, with Girona vs Rayo Vallecano.
Supercopa de España
When is the next Supercopa de España?
The next Spanish Super Cup takes place in January 2026 in Saudi Arabia, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Athletic Club competing.
When does the 2025-26 La Liga season end?
The 2025-26 La Liga season is scheduled to end on May 24, 2026.
Who are the reigning La Liga champions?
The defending champions are Barcelona.
Which teams got relegated from La Liga last season?
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Real Valladolid
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Las Palmas
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Leganes
Which teams got promoted from La Liga 2 to La Liga this season?
What are the Matchday 1 fixtures of the 2025-26 La Liga season?
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ITALY:
Serie A
When does the 2025-26 Serie A season kick off?
The 2025-26 Serie A campaign kicks off on August 23 with two simultaneous games: Genoa vs Lecce and Sassuolo vs Napoli.
Supercoppa Italiana
When is the next Supercoppa Italiana?
The next Italian Super Cup takes place in December 2025 in Saudi Arabia, with Napoli, Inter Milan, Bologna, and AC Milan participating. The semi-finals are scheduled for December 18-19, while the final takes place on December 22.
When does the 2025-26 Serie A season end?
The 2025-26 Serie A campaign ends on May 24, 2026.
Who are the reigning Serie A champions?
Napoli are the Scudetto holders, beating Inter to the Serie A title on the final day of the 2024-25 campaign.
Which teams got relegated from Serie A last season?
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Empoli
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Venezia
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Monza
Which teams got promoted from Serie B to Serie A this season?
What are the Matchday 1 fixtures of the 2025-26 Serie A season?
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GERMANY:
Bundesliga
When does the 2025-26 Bundesliga season kick off?
The 2025-26 Bundesliga campaign kicks off on August 22, a Friday, with Bayern Munich hosting RB Leipzig in the opening game.
Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
When is the 2025 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup?
The 2025 German Super Cup is scheduled for August 16, with Bayern Munich facing Stuttgart in this tie.
When does the 2025-26 Bundesliga season end?
Matchday 34, the final round of the 2025-26 Bundesliga campaign, takes place on May 16, 2026. The first and second legs of the relegation play-offs are scheduled for May 21/22 and May 25/26, 2026.
Who are the reigning Bundesliga champions?
Bayern Munich are the current Bundesliga champions, beating out Leverkusen to the Meisterschale.
Which teams got relegated from the Bundesliga last season?
Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum.
Which teams got promoted from the 2. Bundesliga to the Bundesliga this season?
FC Köln and Hamburger SV.
What are the Matchday 1 fixtures of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season?
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FRANCE:
Ligue 1
When does the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season kick off?
The 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign commences on August 15 with a Friday showdown between Rennes and Marseille.
Trophée des Champions
When is the next Trophée des Champions (French Super Cup)?
The French Super Cup is scheduled for January 2026, with treble winners PSG facing bitter rivals Marseille.
When does the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season end?
The 2025-26 Ligue 1 season ends on May 16, 2026.
Who are the reigning Ligue 1 champions?
PSG are the defending champions, having won Ligue 1, the UEFA Champions League, and the Coupe de France last term.
Which teams got relegated from the Ligue 1 last season?
Montpellier, Saint-Étienne, and Reims.
Which teams got promoted from Ligue 2 to Ligue 1 this season?
What are the Matchday 1 fixtures of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season?
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PORTUGAL:
Liga Portugal Betclic
When does the 2025-26 Liga Portugal Betclic season kick off?
The 2025-26 Primeira Liga season kicks off on August 8 with Sporting CP's clash with Casa Pia.
Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira
When is the 2025 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira (Portuguese Super Cup)?
The Portuguese Super Cup already took place, with Benfica beating rivals Sporting CP 1-0 to lift the title on July 31.
When does the 2025-26 Liga Portugal Betclic season end?
The 2025-26 Primeira Liga campaign ends on May 16, 2026.
Who are the reigning Liga Portugal Betclic champions?
Sporting CP won the 2025-26 Liga Portugal Betclic, beating rivals Benfica to the title on the final day of the season.
Which teams got relegated from the Liga Portugal Betclic last season?
Farense and Boavista.
Which teams got promoted from the Liga Portugal 2 (Liga Portugal Meu Super) to the Liga Portugal Betclic this season?
What are the Matchday 1 fixtures of the 2025-26 Liga Portugal Betclic season?
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TURKEY:
Trendyol Süper Lig
When does the 2025-26 Trendyol Süper Lig season kick off?
The Turkish top-flight league kicks off on Friday, August 8, with Gaziantep vs. Galatasaray.
Turkcell Super Cup
When is the 2025 Turkcell Super Cup (Turkish Super Cup)?
The 2025 Turkcell Super Cup is scheduled for January 2026, with Galatasaray facing Samsunspor and Fenerbahce taking on Trabzonspor in the one-legged semi-finals.
When does the 2025-26 Trendyol Süper Lig season end?
The 2025-26 Trendyol Süper Lig campaign ends on May 17, 2026.
Who are the reigning Trendyol Süper Lig champions?
Galatasaray are the defending champions in the Turkish top flight.
Which teams got relegated from the Trendyol Süper Lig last season?
Adana Demirspor, Sivasspor, Bodrum FK, and Hatayspor
Which teams got promoted from the Trendyol 1. Lig to the Trendyol Süper Lig this season?
Kocaelispor, Gençlerbirliği, and Fatih Karagümrük.
What are the Matchday 1 fixtures of the 2025-26 Trendyol Süper Lig season?
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NETHERLANDS:
VriendenLoterij Eredivisie
When does the 2025-26 VriendenLoterij Eredivisie season kick off?
The 2025-26 season in the Eredivisie, known as the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie from 2025-26 onward due sponsorship reasons, kicks off on Friday, August 8.
Johan Cruyff Shield
When is the 2025 Johan Cruyff Shield (Dutch Super Cup)?
The Johan Cruyff Shield already took place on August 3, with PSV beating Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 to lift the title.
When does the 2025-26 VriendenLoterij Eredivisie season end?
The 2025-26 Eredivisie season is scheduled to end on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Who are the reigning VriendenLoterij Eredivisie champions?
PSV are the defending Eredivisie champions.
Which teams got relegated from the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie last season?
Willem II, Almere City, and RKC Waalwijk.
Which teams got promoted from the Eerste Divisie to the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie this season?
Volendam, Excelsior, and Telstar.
What are the Matchday 1 fixtures of the 2025-26 VriendenLoterij Eredivisie season?
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