SuperSport on DStv and GOtv presents the best football in the world, with cracking action from the Premier League, Ligue 1, La Liga and Serie A lighting up your screens from August 20-24, 2026.
A blockbuster week of European football awaits as the major leagues gather pace, delivering drama from Spain, England, France and Italy in what promises to be a thrilling stretch of early-season action.
La Liga takes centre stage with Matchday 2, offering an intriguing mix of heavyweight clashes and potential early statements. Real Madrid and Barcelona both face tricky away assignments against Espanyol and Elche respectively, while Atletico Madrid’s meeting with Villarreal could already shape the top-end narrative. Athletic Club against Sevilla and Betis hosting Real Sociedad add further intensity, highlighting the depth and unpredictability of Spain’s top flight.
Jose Mourinho is already making waves in his second tenure at Real Madrid, with the coach formerly styled as ‘The Special One’ continuing to express his love for Los Blancos: “Working for Real Madrid is an honour and a responsibility. I really like this concept. It's not about working at Real Madrid, it's about working for Real Madrid. And it's with this sense of mission that I'm here.”
In England, the Premier League roars into life with its opening round, bringing fresh optimism and immediate pressure. Arsenal begin their campaign against newly promoted Coventry, while Manchester United travel to Hull and Manchester City host Bournemouth. The standout clash sees Newcastle welcome Liverpool in a fixture that rarely disappoints, while Brentford versus Tottenham and Fulham against Chelsea round off a compelling first wave of action.
New Newcastle coach Matthias Jaissle faces a tough test in succeeding Eddie Howe, especially because his squad has been stripped of key players such as Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes in a brutal transfer window. Nonetheless, the new tactician is highly optimistic ahead of the clash with Liverpool.
“I am incredibly excited about the future,” said Jaissle. “I fully and unreservedly believe in this project, the ambition and the direction the club is taking. There is a clear vision, strong leadership and an exceptional platform to build on.”
France’s Ligue 1 also gets underway, with Marseille kicking things off before champions Paris Saint-Germain headline the weekend against Rennes. With new storylines emerging across the league, the opening round offers the first glimpse of how the balance of power may shift.
Meanwhile in Italy, Serie A launches with a full slate of fixtures. Inter, Napoli, Juventus and Milan all begin their campaigns with eyes on early momentum, while Roma’s clash with Fiorentina promises fireworks to close out the round.
Cristian Chivu, coach of reigning champions Inter, says he is not sure which team will challenge the Nerazzurri most sternly in this new campaign: “I haven't quite worked that one out yet. It's the usual teams, the ones who want to make life difficult for the reigning Italian champions. We're the team to beat. We're still missing a few pieces, and we still have a few weeks to get ourselves into the best possible shape for the opening league match.”
From title contenders laying down markers to promoted sides chasing early points, this is a week where narratives begin, rivalries reignite and the tone for the season is set across Europe’s elite leagues.
Broadcast details
La Liga, Matchday 2
Thursday 20 August
7:00PM: Rayo v Alaves – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 3
Friday 21 August
7:00PM: Betis v Sociedad – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Saturday 22 August
3:00PM: Athletic v Sevilla – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
5:30PM: Valencia v Celta – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
7:30PM: Espanyol v Real Madrid – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Sunday 23 August
3:00PM: Atletico v Villarreal – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
5:30PM: Getafe v Racing – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
7:30PM: Elche v Barcelona – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Monday 24 August
5:30PM: Osasuna v Levante – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
7:30PM: Malaga v Deportivo – LIVE on SuperSport La Liga and SuperSport Maximo 3
Premier League, Matchday 1
Friday 21 August
7:00PM: Arsenal v Coventry – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
Saturday 22 August
11:30AM: Hull v Man United – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
2:00PM: Ipswich Town v Sunderland – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
2:00PM: Everton v Palace – LIVE on SuperSport Action Africa and SuperSport Maximo 360
2:00PM: Forest v Leeds – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport GOtv Football
4:30PM: Brentford v Tottenham – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 2
Sunday 23 August
1:00PM: Man City v Bournemouth – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League and SuperSport Maximo 2
1:00PM: Brighton v Villa – LIVE on SuperSport Action and SuperSport Action Africa
3:30PM: Newcastle v Liverpool – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 2
Monday 24 August
7:00PM: Fulham v Chelsea – LIVE on SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 2
Ligue 1, Matchday 1
Friday 21 August
7:00PM: Marseille v Strasbourg – LIVE on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Maximo 1
Saturday 22 August
7:00PM: Nice v Lorient – LIVE on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Maximo 1
Sunday 23 August
7:00PM: PSG v Rennes – LIVE on SuperSport Football and SuperSport Maximo 1
Serie A, Matchday 1
Saturday 22 August
4:30PM: Udinese v Como – LIVE on SuperSport Variety
4:30PM: Inter v Monza – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
6:45PM: Parma v Cagliari – LIVE on SuperSport Variety
6:45PM: Genoa v Napoli – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
Sunday 23 August
4:30PM: Venezia v Lecce – LIVE on SuperSport Variety
4:30PM: Frosinone v Juventus – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
6:45PM: Torino v Milan – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
6:45PM: Atalanta v Sassuolo – LIVE on SuperSport Variety
Monday 24 August
4:30PM: Bologna v Lazio – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
6:45PM: Roma v Fiorentina – LIVE on SuperSport Football, SuperSport Africa 2 and SuperSport Maximo 360
