2025-26 Football Season Guide & Live Streaming

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2025-26 Football Season Overview

The 2025-26 football season promises exciting action across the world's top leagues and competitions. From the Premier League to UEFA Champions League, fans can follow all their favorite teams with comprehensive live coverage. The season kicks off in August 2025 with the major European leagues and concludes with the Champions League final in May 2026.

Check the full match schedule for daily updates and streaming subscription options.

Major Leagues

Premier League

Country: England

Season: 2025-26

Start: August 9, 2025

End: May 17, 2026

Teams: 20

Total Matches: 380

Broadcasters: Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime (UK)

England's top-flight football competition featuring 20 teams.

Official Premier League website

La Liga

Country: Spain

Season: 2025-26

Start: August 16, 2025

End: May 24, 2026

Teams: 20

Total Matches: 380

Broadcasters: ESPN+ (USA), DAZN (Spain)

Spain's premier football division.

Official La Liga website

Bundesliga

Country: Germany

Season: 2025-26

Start: August 23, 2025

End: May 16, 2026

Teams: 18

Total Matches: 306

Broadcasters: Sky Deutschland, ESPN+

Germany's top professional football league.

Serie A

Country: Italy

Season: 2025-26

Start: August 23, 2025

End: May 24, 2026

Teams: 20

Total Matches: 380

Broadcasters: DAZN, Sky Italia

Italy's elite football competition.

Major Tournaments

UEFA Champions League

Europe's premier club competition featuring top teams from across the continent.

Group Stage Start: September 16, 2025

Round of 16: February 2026

Quarter-finals: April 2026

Semi-finals: April/May 2026

Final: May 30, 2026

Venue: Puskás Aréna, Budapest

Official UEFA Champions League website

FIFA Club World Cup

Expanded 32-team tournament featuring top clubs from all confederations.

Tournament Start: June 14, 2025

Final: July 13, 2025

Venue: United States (Multiple Venues)

Official FIFA Club World Cup website

CONCACAF Gold Cup

North American championship featuring national teams from CONCACAF region.

Group Stage: June 14, 2025

Final: July 6, 2025

Venues: United States & Canada (14 Stadiums)

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa's premier national team competition.

Tournament: June-July 2025

Host: Morocco

Live Streaming Platforms

League Coverage

  • Sky Sports (UK Premier League)
  • BT Sport (UK Champions League)
  • DAZN (Multiple regions)
  • ESPN+ (USA)

Tournament Coverage

  • Paramount+ (Champions League)
  • FIFA+ (Club World Cup)
  • Fox Sports (CONCACAF)
  • beIN Sports (Multiple tournaments)

Streaming and broadcast availability varies by region. Check local listings for specific coverage details.

Key Players to Watch in 2025-26

The 2025-26 season features world-class talent across all major leagues. Follow these star players with detailed statistics and live team standings.

Premier League Stars

  • Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
  • Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
  • Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
  • Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

European Stars

  • Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
  • Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
  • Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)
  • Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 2025-26 Premier League season start?

The 2025-26 Premier League season starts on August 9, 2025, and concludes on May 17, 2026.

When is the 2026 Champions League final?

The 2026 UEFA Champions League final is scheduled for May 30, 2026, at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

Where can I watch Premier League matches live?

Premier League matches are available on Sky Sports and BT Sport in the UK, NBC/Peacock in the USA, and various other broadcasters worldwide. Check our subscription options for details.

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Last updated: June 8, 2025 • Report an error