The excitement and momentum are building among fans as major leagues in Europe prepare to resume the 2024–25 football campaign.
From the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, German Bundesliga, French Ligue 1, and others, it promises to be another rollercoaster run for football enthusiasts.
High-octane footballing action will return to the stadiums. Enraptured fans, cheering and roaring with excitement in the stands, are another beautiful morsel of the soccer culture.
Managers will be back on the touchlines with their histrionics, calibrated on the tempo and the twists and turns of the game. This and many more will mark the return of the beautiful game.
Follow us as we take you through the resumption dates of all the top 10 football leagues in Europe and the Saudi Arabian league.
Turkey Super Lig – August 9, 2024
Turkish football fans are once again set for another rollercoaster run as action in the Turkish top flight returned on August 9, 2024. It was a two-hose race between Champions Galatasaray and Fenerbache last season. The two clubs are expected to strongly contend for the title again this season.
Liga Portugal – August 9, 2024
Action in the Portuguese top flight resumed on August 9, 2024, for the 2024-25 season. It promises to be another competitive campaign for the 18 clubs in the Portuguese elite division. Sporting Lisbon, who saw off the competition from Benfica to clinch the title last season, will hope to defend it in this campaign.
Eredivisie – August 9, 2024.
The Eredivisie is back for the 2024-25 season. Champions PSV Eindhoven opened the campaign with a resounding 5-1 victory over RCK Waalwijk. As expected, it is expected to be a two-horse race between PSV and Feyenoord, who finished first and second, respectively, last term. However, record winners Ajax are also tipped to contend for the title.
Saudi Pro League – August 22, 2024
The Saudi Pro League will resume on August 22, 2024, for the 2024-25 season. The Saudi Arabian elite division. Since Al-Nassr won the league in the 2018-19 season, Al-Hilal have lorded it over others, winning it four times in the past five seasons.
The Blue Waves are expected to stage a challenge to defend the title going into the new campaign. However, all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, who have finished as runners-up in the last two seasons.
Notably, Ronaldo, who is on the last lap of his contract with the club, will hope to lift the Saudi Arabia Championship this season.
England Championship – August 9, 2024
Action in the English second tier has returned, with clubs set to battle for promotion to the Premier League. Attention will be turned to the performance of relegated clubs – Sheffield United, Burnley, and Luton Town. Meanwhile, it promises to be a thrilling run for fans, with 46 matches lined up for each club.
The French Ligue I – August 16, 2024
The French Ligue 1 will return for its fans on August 16, 2024. PSG, who have been serial winners of the competition, will hope to defend the title again. The Ligue 1 giants will open the campaign with an away fixture against Le Havre.
However, it will be the Parisians’ first campaign in six years without their former talisman, Kylian Mbappe, who exited the club this summer to Real Madrid. Meanwhile, peripheral challengers such as Monaco and Marseille will hope to rub shoulders with the 12-time champions.
German Bundesliga – August 23, 2024
It will be another rollercoaster campaign as football action returns in the German top tier for the 2024–25 season. The kickoff date is August 23, 2024. Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen will open the campaign, trading tackles with Borussia Monchengladbach.
All eyes will be on Bayern Munich, who will be expected to reclaim the title from Bayer Leverkusen after missing out for the first time in a decade. Meanwhile, Die Werkself will hope to assert their place as a formidable challenger going forward.
Serie A – August 17, 2024
Inter Milan saw off the competition from city rivals AC Milan and Juventus to win the 2023-24 Scuddetto. The 2024-25 campaign will return on Saturday, August 17, 2024, with the defending champions opening the campaign away to Genoa. The Nerrazurri are expected to lead the race for the title, with Juventus and AC Milan among the favorites.
La Liga – August 15, 2022
The 2023-24 La Liga campaign will kick off on August 15, 2022. 2023-24 champions Real Madrid are expected to lead the race for the title. It will be French footballer Kylian Mbappe’s debut campaign with Real Madrid, with a lot of expectations on the 25-year-old. Meanwhile, after a dismal run last season, Barcelona are expected to stage a challenge for the title as well, with veteran manager Hansi Flick in the reigns.
Premier League – August 16, 2022
The 2024-25 Premier League season will kick off on August 16, 2022, with Manchester United opening the campaign with a home fixture against Fulham at Old Trafford. Defending champions Manchester City are expected to lead the charge for the title. Arsenal, who have finished as runners-up in the last two seasons, are also expected to make a third consecutive attempt on the title. Liverpool, under new manager, Arne Slot, are also deemed favorites.
