The 2025/26 European football season kicks off today, August 15, 2025, with three of the five major leagues, English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, and French Ligue 1, launching their campaigns.
The German Bundesliga follows on August 22, and Italian Serie A starts on August 23, setting the stage for a thrilling season after a summer highlighted by Chelsea’s Club World Cup triumph.
Today’s action features high-stakes matches across these leagues, igniting fan excitement with key fixtures that promise intense competition from the outset.
In the Premier League, the season opens with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth at 8:00 PM WAT, a clash expected to draw significant attention, as noted by the Premier League’s official X post: “The 2025/26 Premier League season begins TODAY!” La Liga sees Girona face Rayo Vallecano at 6:00 PM WAT and Villarreal take on Real Oviedo at 8:30 PM WAT, while Ligue 1 features Rennes against Olympique Marseille at 7:45 PM WAT.
Other notable fixtures include Coppa Italia matches like Empoli vs. Reggiana at 5:00 PM WAT and Lecce vs. Juve Stabia at 7:45 PM WAT, alongside German DFB Pokal games such as Arminia Bielefeld vs. Werder Bremen at 7:45 PM WAT. These matches mark the start of a packed football calendar.
