As the 2023-24 season wraps up, football fans are excited for the next one. Here’s when the top 5 European leagues start their 2024-25 seasons, along with some important dates and events:
Premier League (England)
Start Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
The Premier League starts first, with Manchester United playing Fulham on the opening day. Key dates include the Manchester derby on September 29th, the North London derby on October 27th, and Liverpool vs. Manchester United on November 30th.
La Liga (Spain)
Start Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
La Liga begins a day before the Premier League. Highlights include the first Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 27th, with the return match on May 11th. Atlético Madrid will also have big matches against both Madrid and Barcelona.
The Bundesliga starts a week later than the English and Spanish leagues. Bayern Munich will aim for their 13th consecutive title, with tough competition from Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. The Klassiker between Bayern and Dortmund is on November 30th and April 12th.
Serie A (Italy)
Start Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Serie A kicks off on August 17th, with Juventus facing Cagliari. Important matches include the Milan derbies on September 22nd and February 2nd, and the Rome derbies between Lazio and Roma on January 5th and April 13th.
Ligue 1 (France)
Start Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024
Ligue 1 starts last, with the first round of matches on August 18th. Paris Saint-Germain will try to continue their dominance, but will be challenged by Lyon, Marseille, and Monaco throughout the season.
With the start dates announced, football fans can look forward to an exciting 2024-25 season in Europe’s top leagues. The leagues will run from mid-August 2024 until May 2025, offering breathtaking matches and even more twist to the season when the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League group stage starts on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 with the new Swiss Model format. The competition will run through the fall and spring, culminating in the final on June 1, 2025.
