2026/07/22 14:29

After the curtain falls on the 2026 World Cup, football fans' attention turns directly to the start of the new 2026-2027 season, which features a packed calendar of domestic and continental competitions and promises to be an exceptional season on all fronts.

The Saudi Professional League kicks off on August 13, becoming the first major league to start, just one day before the start of the Spanish league on August 14. The English and French leagues begin on August 21, followed by the Italian league on August 22, while the German league starts its season on August 28.

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On the continental front, the UEFA Champions League begins on September 8, bringing back competition among Europe's elite clubs. The AFC Champions League Elite starts on September 14, with anticipation for the participation of top Asian clubs. September also sees two national team tournaments: the European Championship kicks off on September 24, two days before the start of the Arabian Gulf Cup on September 26. Meanwhile, Asian teams begin their journey in the Asian Cup on January 7, 2027. With a crowded calendar and overlapping domestic, continental, and international competitions, fans can expect an exciting season, as competitions resume after a summer that saw the World Cup, posing significant challenges for clubs and national teams to maintain player readiness and achieve the best results.