# European and international football season launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-and-international-football-season-launch
> Updated: 2026-08-12T00:22:51.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The upcoming European football season is marked by several high-profile fixtures and tournament starts. The UEFA Super Cup features Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa, while the FA Community Shield in England is set between Arsenal and Manchester City.

League play is also commencing, with La Liga scheduled to begin in Spain and the Premier League following shortly after. In addition to European club competitions, major international football action includes the concluding stages of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: SuperSport announces major week of football and sports action

SuperSport announces a major week of sports, including the WAFCON semi-finals, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Community Shield, and the start of the La Liga season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supersport-announces-major-week-of-football-and-sports-action

### 2026-08-11: European football season launches with major cup fixtures and new Mourinho documentary

European football returns with the launch of the UEFA Super Cup, FA Community Shield, La Liga, Premier League, and Serie A, alongside the release of a new Netflix docuseries on José Mourinho.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-football-season-launches-with-major-cup-fixtures-and-new-mourinho-documentary

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