La Liga 2026/27 Season Kickoff and Schedule Details

The upcoming La Liga season kicks off on Saturday, August 15, with Alaves hosting Getafe. This year, the opening fixtures are staggered due to some teams having players involved in the World Cup semifinals. Clubs affected were allowed to delay their first matches, except Celta Vigo, who face Osasuna on Sunday, August 16, despite Borja Iglesias playing in Spain's World Cup victory.

This rescheduling pushes back the first games for heavyweights like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. For example, Atletico's opener against Malaga is moved to Wednesday, August 19. Meanwhile, fixtures like Valencia vs Real Betis, Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad, and Barcelona vs Athletic Club will take place midweek from August 25 to 27, with these teams beginning their campaigns on matchweek two during the weekend of August 22-23.

Matchweek One Schedule

• Date: Saturday, August 15 - Alaves vs. Getafe at 1:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Saturday, August 15 - Sevilla vs. Rayo Vallecano at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Sunday, August 16 - Racing vs. Villarreal at 11:00 a.m. ET
• Date: Sunday, August 16 - Espanyol vs. Levante at 1:00 p.m. ET
• Date: Sunday, August 16 - Celta vs. Osasuna at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Monday, August 17 - Deportivo vs. Elche at 3:00 p.m. ET
• Date: Wednesday, August 19 - Atletico Madrid vs. Malaga* at 3:00 p.m. ET
• Date: Tuesday, August 25 - Valencia vs. Real Betis* at 3:00 p.m. ET
• Date: Wednesday, August 26 - Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad* at 3:00 p.m. ET
• Date: Thursday, August 27 - Barcelona vs. Athletic Club* at 3:00 p.m. ET

*These matches were rescheduled from the original opening weekend due to World Cup commitments.

El Clasico Dates for 2026/27

Barcelona will host Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday, October 25 for the first El Clasico of the season. The second meeting is set for Sunday, May 9 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Exact kickoff times may change depending on broadcast arrangements. Both clubs also compete in the 2027 Supercopa de Espana in February and could meet in its final. They might also clash during the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League and Copa del Rey.

Season End and Other Key Dates

The last round of La Liga matches is scheduled for Sunday, May 30. In recent seasons, all final day games start simultaneously, following the Premier League’s approach. Last season, that meant a 7 p.m. CEST (1 p.m. ET) kickoff for every game on the final Sunday.

Winter Break Information

La Liga will take a pause over the Christmas period, with no games planned between December 22 and January 2.