August marks the true beginning of the European football season, with domestic leagues returning, prestigious super cups taking place, and the UEFA Champions League League Phase Draw setting the stage for another thrilling campaign.
From the UEFA Super Cup to the opening weekends of Europe’s Big Five leagues, here’s a complete guide to every major football event taking place in August 2026.
UEFA Super Cup: PSG vs. Aston Villa
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The European season officially begins with the UEFA Super Cup, featuring UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) against UEFA Europa League champions Aston Villa.
This annual match serves as the first opportunity for clubs to lift European silverware before the domestic league campaigns get underway.
What to Watch
- PSG’s first competitive match of the new season
- Aston Villa chasing another European trophy
- An early glimpse at both clubs before league play begins
La Liga 2026-27 Season Begins
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Spain’s top division returns as clubs begin another battle for the La Liga title. The opening weekend features many of the country’s biggest clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Athletic Club, Sevilla, and Real Sociedad.
Fans can expect another highly competitive campaign featuring some of the world’s biggest stars.
FA Community Shield & Trophée des Champions
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Two major domestic super cups take place on the same day.
FA Community Shield
England’s traditional season opener pits the Premier League champions against the FA Cup winners, providing the first domestic trophy opportunity of the campaign.
Trophée des Champions
France’s annual championship match features the Ligue 1 champions against the Coupe de France winners.
Both matches offer clubs an opportunity to begin the season with silverware.
Premier League & Ligue 1 Begin
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Premier League
The world’s most-watched football league officially returns with another exciting season featuring title contenders, newly promoted clubs, and fierce competition from opening weekend.
Ligue 1
France’s top-flight league also begins, with clubs looking to challenge for domestic supremacy throughout the 2026-27 season.
German Super Cup & Serie A Begin
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
German Super Cup
Germany’s annual curtain-raiser sees the Bundesliga champions face the DFB-Pokal winners before the league season officially begins.
Serie A
Italy’s Serie A season kicks off with clubs such as Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Napoli, and Roma beginning their pursuit of the Scudetto.
UEFA Champions League League Phase Draw
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
One of the most anticipated administrative events of the football calendar arrives as UEFA conducts the Champions League League Phase Draw.
The draw determines each club’s opponents, home and away fixtures, and many of the blockbuster matchups fans can look forward to during the league phase.
Bundesliga Returns
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Germany’s Bundesliga becomes the final member of Europe’s “Big Five” leagues to begin its new season.
The defending Bundesliga champions traditionally host the opening fixture, officially launching another campaign filled with title races, European qualification battles, and relegation drama.
Complete August 2026 Football Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | UEFA Super Cup: PSG vs. Aston Villa |
| August 15, 2026 | La Liga 2026-27 season begins |
| August 16, 2026 | FA Community Shield & Trophée des Champions |
| August 21, 2026 | Premier League begins & Ligue 1 begins |
| August 22, 2026 | German Super Cup & Serie A begins |
| August 27, 2026 | UEFA Champions League League Phase Draw |
| August 28, 2026 | Bundesliga begins |
Why August Is Football’s Busiest Month
August officially launches the European football season, with nearly every major domestic league returning to action within a three-week span. Alongside league kickoffs, fans are treated to prestigious super cups and the UEFA Champions League League Phase Draw, which sets the stage for Europe’s biggest club competition.
Whether you’re following the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, or European competitions, August offers one of the most exciting months on the football calendar.