Romanian football season 2026‑27 launches with Superliga action and European draws
The 2026‑27 Romanian football season opened with a full slate of Superliga matches. Oțelul Galaţi began in the top‑five after a 2‑1 win over CFR Cluj, while Rapid Bucureşti secured a 1‑0 victory against Sepsi OSK thanks to a late Alex Pașcanu header. Other first‑round results included FCSB 2‑0 over FC Argeș, Universitatea Craiova 4‑0 versus UTA Arad, and a 2‑1 defeat for Oţelul Galaţi over CFR Cluj. The league table after round one placed several clubs level on three points.
European competition draws were held in Nyon, assigning Moldovan clubs Sheriff Tiraspol, Petrocub Hîncești and Zimbru Chișinău to preliminary rounds of the UEFA Europa League and Conference League. Romanian side Universitatea Craiova will face Levski Sofia in the Champions League third‑qualifying round.
Domestically, Liga 2 announced its calendar, with 22 clubs set to compete after promotions and relegations, and ACSM Reșița confirmed four new signings. Additionally, ArcelorMittal, former owner of Oțelul Galaţi, entered negotiations to acquire a minority stake in Liverpool FC, highlighting ongoing Romanian investment in international football.