It’s Not Over: Football’s biggest leagues and rivalries return to SuperSport on DStv and GOtv
The final whistle has blown on a spectacular 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Spain and Argentina battled for global supremacy in a tournament that captivated millions.
SuperSport brought fans every single moment, delivering all 104 matches live – every goal, every twist, every defining moment. Now, without missing a beat, the focus shifts from the world stage back to football’s elite leagues.
The 2026/27 football season is here, and SuperSport, your World of Champions, continues to deliver the game at its very best on DStv and GOtv.
- From 104 Matches to a Season of Unmissable Action
The World Cup showcased football at its most dramatic – tactical masterclasses, emerging stars, and unforgettable finals drama. SuperSport was there for it all, providing unrivalled coverage from kickoff to crowning moment. Now, that same energy, expertise, and world-class broadcasting carries straight into the new domestic season.
The Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A return with fresh narratives, new managers, and fierce rivalries. The momentum of a global tournament rolls seamlessly into a season-long celebration of football, live every week on SuperSport.
- New Champions, New Challenges Across Europe
The 2025/26 season delivered defining moments across the continent. Arsenal ended their long wait for Premier League glory, Inter Milan dominated Serie A, and Barcelona secured back-to-back La Liga titles under Hansi Flick.
But as the new campaign begins, the landscape has shifted. Can Arsenal stay on top? Will Inter’s dominance continue? And can Real Madrid, under returning manager Jose Mourinho, disrupt Barcelona’s charge for a third straight crown? The answers unfold live, week after week.
- Premier League: A New Era Begins
Arsenal enter the season as champions, but the Premier League has been reshaped by major managerial changes. Andoni Iraola leads Liverpool into a new chapter, Enzo Maresca takes charge at Manchester City, Xabi Alonso arrives at Chelsea, and Manchester United back Michael Carrick after their resurgence.
With Coventry City, Hull City, and Ipswich Town stepping up to the top flight, the season promises intensity from the very first whistle. It all begins on 21 August 2026, with Arsenal hosting Coventry, and runs through to 30 May 2027.
- Serie A: Inter Lead the Chase
Inter Milan set the benchmark last season, and they return as the team to beat under Cristian Chivu. Yet, sweeping changes across Italy signal a fiercely competitive campaign ahead. Max Allegri takes charge at Napoli, Ruben Amorim begins anew at AC Milan, and Gennaro Gattuso steps in at Lazio.
Promoted sides Venezia, Frosinone, and Monza add fresh intrigue as the season kicks off on 22 August 2026, with Inter hosting Monza.
- La Liga: Power, Pride, and a Title Hat-Trick Bid
Barcelona are chasing history after two consecutive titles, but Real Madrid have responded decisively with the return of Jose Mourinho and a strengthened squad featuring Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, and Denzel Dumfries.
With Racing Santander, Deportivo La Coruña, and Malaga back in the mix, the Spanish topflight is set for another thrilling chapter. The season opens on 15 August 2026, though both Barcelona and Real Madrid have had their matches postponed in response to Spain’s World Cup win, giving their players more recovery time.
- Betway Premiership: Can Pirates Defend Their Throne?
Orlando Pirates ended Mamelodi Sundowns’ long dominance of the Betway Premiership in the 2025/26 season, but you can bet the Brazilians will be hungry to reclaim the throne. And what of Kaizer Chiefs – now under yet another new coach – and league newcomers Milford FC and Kruger United? South Africa’s top-flight league resumes on the weekend of 1 August 2026, with the Buccaneers opening their defence against Milford in Soweto.
- PSG, Aston Villa Set For Battle In Leipzig
Paris Saint-Germain (UEFA Champions League winners) and Aston Villa (UEFA Europa League winners) will battle in Leipzig for the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday 12 August, a clash which will set the standard for European club football in the coming season.
- Seamless Coverage, Wherever You Are
From the biggest international stage to the weekly drama of domestic football, SuperSport continues to deliver unmatched coverage to fans across Africa. Whether at home or on the move, on DStv or GOtv, the action never stops. From 104 matches at the World Cup to an entire season of elite league football, SuperSport remains your ultimate destination for the beautiful game.
- Kick-off Dates
• European football fans can look forward to the UEFA Super Cup, pitting Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain against Europa League winners Aston Villa in Leipzig on Wednesday 12 August.
• The FA Community Shield sets the tone for the new season, with Arsenal taking on Manchester City on 16 August 2026 at Wembley Stadium.
• The Premier League begins on 21 August 2026, as Arsenal host Coventry City.
• La Liga kicks off on 15 August 2026, with Deportivo Alaves tackling Getafe in the opening match. (NB: La Liga has amended the first round, postponing the Barcelona and Real Madrid games to give those players more rest after the World Cup)
• Serie A starts on 22 August 2026, with Inter Milan facing Monza.