Athletic Bilbao’s 2026-27 LaLiga Schedule Revealed Amidst World Cup Influence

Athletic Bilbao’s campaign for the 2026-27 LaLiga season will commence with a rearranged schedule for its opening three fixtures, as officially confirmed by LaLiga. These initial matches have been adjusted from their original calendar order due to the influence of the upcoming World Cup.

The new season will see Edin Terzic take the helm for his official debut with the Basque club. Athletic’s first league match will be a home fixture against Sevilla at San Mamés, scheduled for Saturday, August 22, at 5:00 PM. This match actually corresponds to the second matchday of the championship. Coincidentally, the game’s kickoff time is just an hour before the commencement of Bilbao’s Aste Nagusia (Great Week) festival, which begins at 6:00 PM at the Arriaga Theatre.

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Key facts

The opening league fixture for Athletic, originally scheduled as matchday one, has been rescheduled. Their away game against Barcelona at the Camp Nou has been postponed and will now take place on Thursday, August 27, at 9:00 PM. The league’s first matchday will be spread across twelve days, with four fixtures, including Athletic’s tie against Barcelona, moved from their initial dates. This adjustment is attributed to the participation of clubs with a significant number of players involved in the World Cup semi-finals.

Athletic’s third league commitment will see them travel to face Celta Vigo at Balaídos on Sunday, August 30, kicking off at 9:30 PM. This marks two consecutive away games to start the season for Terzic’s side. They will face the reigning champions of the past two LaLiga titles in Barcelona, followed by a team that is expected to compete in European competitions once again.

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This condensed start presents a challenging opening for the new-look Athletic under Edin Terzic, requiring them to play three matches within a nine-day span. The team’s pre-season preparations are also underway, with their first friendly match scheduled for tomorrow against Derio at La Florida. The final confirmed pre-season friendly is set for Saturday, August 1, against Burgos at El Plantío. Athletic is reportedly looking to arrange three or four additional friendlies against higher-profile opponents, with Racing being the only confirmed fixture against a team from the top flight so far.

The early schedule release provides clarity for Athletic Bilbao as they finalize their preparations for the upcoming season. The focus now shifts to their pre-season schedule and further squad integration under the new management.

Source: Mundo Deportivo Futbol – https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/athletic-bilbao/20260714/1004206314/athletic-horarios-tres-primeras-jornadas-liga.html