The schedule for the first matchdays of Europe's top five leagues in the 2026-27 season shows when each league will begin their opening matches.
On 12 July 2026, the schedule for the opening matchdays of Europe's top five leagues for the 2026-27 season was announced, revealing when each league will start their first matches. England's Premier League, the world's number one battleground, will begin its first matchday from 21-24 August 2026. The opening game is on Friday night, 21 August, with Arsenal facing Coventry at 02:00 Thailand time.
Next, Spain's La Liga starts its first matchday between 15-19 August 2026, with the opening game on Saturday night, 15 August, Alaves versus Getafe at 01:30 Thailand time. Then, Germany's Bundesliga begins its first matchday from 28-30 August 2026, opening on Friday night, 28 August, with Bayern Munich against Stuttgart at 01:30 Thailand time.
Meanwhile, Italy's Serie A kicks off its first matchday from 22-24 August 2026, with the opening match on Saturday, 22 August, Inter Milan versus Monza at 23:30 Thailand time. France's Ligue 1 starts its first matchday from 21-23 August, opening on Friday night, 21 August, with Olympique Marseille facing Strasbourg at 01:45 Thailand time.