LaLiga schedule 2025/26: calendar for LaLiga EA sports season

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. 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.

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.

International breaks

Mark these weekends - no league games during:

1-9 September, 6-14 October, 10-18 November, 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

Real Madrid vs. Barcelona

26 oct • Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, ES

Second leg: Day 35 (10 May 2026), in Barcelona

Madrid Derby

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

First clash: Day 7 (27 September), at Metropolitano

Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid

sáb, 27 sept, 19:00 • Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano, ES

Return: Day 29 (22 March 2026), at the Bernabéu

Seville Derby

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

First leg: Day 14 (30 November), at Sánchez-Pizjuán

Sevilla - Real Betis

dom, 30 nov, 16:00 • Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, ES

Second leg: Day 26 (1 March 2026), at La Cartuja

Basque Derby

A classic showdown between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club.

First contest: Day 11 (2 November), in San Sebastián

Real Sociedad - Athletic Club

dom, 2 nov, 16:00 • Reale Arena, ES

Return leg: Early February 2026, in Bilbao

Valencia Derby

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

First clash: Day 13 (23 November), at Mestalla

Valencia - Levante

dom, 23 nov, 16:00 • Estadio Mestalla, ES

Return: Mid-February, at Ciutat de València

Barcelona Derby

The Catalan rivalry between Barcelona and Espanyol never disappoints.

First leg: Day 18 (4 January 2026), at RCDE Stadium

Espanyol - Barcelona

dom, 4 ene 2026, 16:00 • RCDE Stadium, ES

Second leg: Day 31 (12 April 2026), at Spotify Camp Nou

LaLiga 2025/26 matchday schedule

Matchday 1

15 Aug 2025

16 Aug 2025

17 Aug 2025

18 Aug 2025

Elche CF vs Real Betis

19 Aug 2025

Real Madrid vs CA Osasuna

Matchday 2

23 Aug 2025

24 Aug 2025

25 Aug 2025

Matchday 3

29 Aug 2025

30 Aug 2025

31 Aug 2025

Matchday 4

12 Sep 2025

Sevilla FC vs Elche CF

13 Sep 2025

14 Sep 2025

15 Sep 2025

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs RCD Mallorca

Matchday 5

21 Sep 2025

Matchday 6

27 Aug 2025

Celta vs Real Betis

24 Sep 2025

Matchday 7

28 Sep 2025

Matchday 8

05 Oct 2025

Matchday 9

19 Oct 2025

Matchday 10

26 Oct 2025

Matchday 11

02 Nov 2025

Matchday 12

09 Nov 2025

Matchday 13

23 Nov 2025

Matchday 14

30 Nov 2025

Matchday 15

07 Dec 2025

Matchday 16

14 Dec 2025

Matchday 17

21 Dec 2025

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.

Stay tuned for weekly updates, major matchday shifts, and the lates schedule news right here.