Deportivo La Coruña gears up for La Liga comeback in 2026‑27

Deportivo de La Coruña will re‑enter Spain’s top football division for the 2026‑27 season, ending an eight‑year absence since its last home debut in 2018. The club’s opening fixture is set against Elche at the Riazor stadium, reviving a venue that has hosted most of the team’s recent promotions and top‑flight starts.

Ahead of the match, coach Antonio Hidalgo has begun pre‑season with a 27‑player squad, including newcomers Teun Gijselhart and Leo Román, while several veterans are slated for medical checks and possible departures. The transfer window remains active, with the club targeting at least six signings to bolster all positions, especially after the departure of several first‑team players on loan or contract expiry. The season is framed as a fresh project aiming to solidify Deportivo’s place in La Liga rather than merely survive.

The club also plans to launch a ticket‑sales campaign soon, and its broader strategy focuses on rebuilding a competitive side through youth promotion, strategic transfers, and a renewed sporting vision.