LaLiga schedule 2025/26: 2026 match calendar

Football fans, it’s time to mark your calendars.

The LaLiga schedule for 2025/26 is here, and it’s packed with world-class action featuring Real Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao, Valencia, and more. The official LaLiga calendar for the 2025-26 has been released, outlining all the key games and dates for fans to follow. In this article, we’re spotlighting the 2026 fixtures, from January through the season finale in May. La Liga, Spain’s top-tier professional football league, is renowned for its global significance and attracts fans from around the world.

If you're hoping to see these giants live, now’s the time to grab your LaLiga tickets and plan your football adventures across Spain.

Timeline & structure

The LaLiga 2025-26 kicks off on the weekend of 17–18 August 2025 and wraps up on 24 May 2026.

Clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Real Sociedad, and Osasuna will battle it out over 38 matchdays, using the asymmetric fixture model that ensures more flexibility throughout the year. The full list for the 2025/26 season has been released, allowing fans to plan for every game, especially the decisive run-in across early 2026.

There will be three midweek games, so expect surprise games during your weekday scroll. Plus, there’s a well-earned Christmas break after day 18 on 21st of December, with play resuming on the 4th of January 2026, when the second half of the season gets underway and the 2026 fixtures begin.

International breaks

Mark these weekends: no league games during:

23-31 March and 1-9 June (Second division playoffs only)

Whether you're following Girona, Celta Vigo, Getafe, Elche, or Levante, this season is built to keep you locked in until the very last kick.

Key games and derbies to watch

The LaLiga calendar always delivers iconic moments, and this one is no different. From high-stakes rivalries to hometown bragging rights, these games are the ones fans worldwide circle on the schedule.

The order of these high-profile derbies is determined by the official LaLiga draw, which sets the stage for the most anticipated clashes.

El Clásico

Arguably the biggest match in football: Real Madrid vs Barcelona.

First leg: Day 10 (26 October 2025), played in Madrid
Second leg: Day 35 (10 May 2026), in Barcelona

Barcelona - Real Madrid

So., 10. Mai, 18:00 • Camp Nou, ES

Madrid Derby

Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid brings the capital to a standstill.

First clash: Day 7 (27 September), at Metropolitano
Return: Day 29 (22 March 2026), at the Bernabéu

Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid

22. März • Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, ES

Seville Derby

Sevilla vs Real Betis remains one of Spain’s fiercest derbies.

First leg: Day 14 (30 November), at Sánchez-Pizjuán
Second leg: Day 26 (1 March 2026), at La Cartuja

Real Betis - Sevilla

So., 1. März, 18:00 • Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla, ES

Basque Derby

A classic showdown between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club.

First contest: Day 11 (2 November), in San Sebastián
Return leg: 1st February 2026, in Bilbao

Athletic Club - Real Sociedad

So., 1. Feb., 18:00 • San Mamés Stadium, ES

Valencia Derby

When Valencia meets Levante, bragging rights are on the line.

First clash: Day 13 (23 November), at Mestalla
Return: 15th February, at Ciutat de València

Levante - Valencia

So., 15. Feb., 18:00 • Estadi Ciutat de València, ES

Barcelona Derby

The Catalan rivalry between Barcelona and Espanyol never disappoints.

First leg: Day 18 (4 January 2026), at RCDE Stadium
Second leg: Day 31 (12 April 2026), at Spotify Camp Nou

Barcelona - Espanyol

So., 12. Apr., 18:00 • Camp Nou, ES

LaLiga 2025/26 matchday schedule

Matchday 19

11 Jan 2026

12 Jan 2026

Sevilla vs Celta Vigo

Matchday 20

17 Jan 2026

Real Madrid vs Levante

18 Jan 2026

Matchday 21

25 Jan 2026

Matchday 22

01 Feb 2026

Matchday 23

08 Feb 2026

Matchday 24

15 Feb 2026

Matchday 25

22 Feb 2026

Matchday 26

01 Mar 2026

Matchday 27

08 Mar 2026

Matchday 28

15 Mar 2026

Matchday 29

22 Mar 2026

Matchday 30

05 Apr 2026

Matchday 31

12 Apr 2026

Matchday 32

19 Apr 2026

Matchday 33

22 Apr 2026

Matchday 34

03 May 2026

Matchday 35

10 May 2026

Matchday 36

13 May 2026

Matchday 37

17 May 2026

Matchday 38

24 May 2026

FAQs

How long is the LaLiga season?

The regular runs about nine months, from mid-August to late May. It includes 38 matchdays, along with scheduled breaks.

Which teams were promoted to LaLiga in 2025?

Real Oviedo, Levante, and Elche earned promotion to LaLiga for the year 2025/26. They replace Leganés, Valladolid, and Las Palmas.

Where does LaLiga take place?

LaLiga games are held in 20 stadiums across Spain, with each club playing home and away fixtures. From massive arenas like Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid to intimate grounds like Montilivi in Girona, the league spans the entire country.

How do I get to LaLiga stadiums?

Most stadiums are accessible by metro, train, or bus.

Are stadium tours available?

Yes. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Sevilla offer stadium tours year-round. Some include access to dressing rooms, press areas, and pitch-side walks.

Ready for kickoff?

Whether you're following Real Madrid's title chase, cheering for Real Oviedo's return, or watching Osasuna, Getafe, and Rayo Vallecano battle for mid-table glory, the 2025-26 LaLiga has something for everyone.

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