Barcelona’s 2026-27 La Liga calendar: opening against Athletic Club, ending with Getafe

Barcelona will begin their bid for a third successive La Liga title at home to Athletic Club on Sunday, 16 August 2026, with their campaign scheduled to conclude against Getafe on 30 May 2027.

The Catalan club are aiming to extend their recent dominance of Spanish football under German head coach Hansi Flick, whose first season in charge produced a second consecutive league championship for Barcelona.

That title was secured in particularly memorable circumstances, with Barcelona defeating Real Madrid in the Clasico at Camp Nou. The victory gave the championship an added significance for the club and its supporters, who will expect the team to retain the trophy in the 2026-27 campaign.

Barcelona’s ambitions are not limited to defending their La Liga crown. Their supporters will also be hoping the side can challenge for several major honours after the squad’s technical level improved under Flick and the club strengthened its ranks with a number of high-profile signings.

The league schedule places Athletic Club first on Barcelona’s list of opponents. The match will be played at Barcelona’s home ground on the opening Sunday of the season, 16 August 2026.

The final fixture will come more than nine months later, when Barcelona face Getafe on the last matchday on Sunday, 30 May 2027. The two dates mark the beginning and end of a campaign in which Flick’s side will attempt to maintain the standards that brought them back-to-back league titles.

The fixture list provides the framework for Barcelona’s La Liga season, while the club’s progress will be followed through the competition’s standings as the campaign develops. The available schedule information identifies the opening meeting with Athletic Club and the closing game against Getafe.

How to watch Barcelona in La Liga

In the Middle East, La Liga is broadcast exclusively by Qatar-based beIN Sports. Matches are usually shown on beIN SPORTS HD 3 unless there is a scheduling clash.

Barcelona’s games are often instead carried on beIN SPORTS HD 1 or beIN SPORTS HD 2 when another match, particularly one from the English Premier League, has been given priority on the third channel.

Supporters who want to watch Barcelona’s La Liga matches online during the 2026-27 season can use the beIN CONNECT application or TOD TV.

Barcelona enter the new campaign with expectations raised by their success under Flick, the retention of the Spanish title and the strengthening of the squad. Their first opportunity to begin another defence of the championship will come against Athletic Club on 16 August, while the final test of the league season is due to take place against Getafe on 30 May 2027.