A few hours separate us from the start of August 2026, which will witness many anticipated events and football matches across various tournaments.
In addition to the launch of most major leagues in August with the start of the new "2026-2027" season, there are anticipated matches such as the European Super Cup and the historic Al Ahly vs Barcelona clash in the Joan Gamper Cup.
Arsenal also has a date with Manchester City in the Community Shield final.
Perhaps one of the most prominent anticipated events is the Egyptian League draw for the new season and the UEFA Champions League draw.
Below are the top 5 anticipated events during August:
- Egyptian League draw for the new season (August 5)
- European Super Cup on August 12 (Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa at 10 PM)
- Community Shield on August 16 (Arsenal vs Manchester City at 5 PM)
- Al Ahly and Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Cup (August 19 at 9 PM)
- UEFA Champions League draw (Thursday, August 27)
League kickoffs
Most league competitions for the 2026-2027 season are scheduled to kick off during August.
The start dates of the leagues vary, but all begin in August.
For example, La Liga kicks off on August 16, while the Premier League starts on August 21.
The Egyptian League start date has not been set yet, but it will certainly begin in August as well.
