# European football league season starts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-football-league-season-starts
> Updated: 2026-08-08T08:34:34.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

The new football seasons for several major European leagues are commencing. In the Netherlands, the Eredivisie season has begun, featuring updates on Ajax's roster adjustments and PSV Eindhoven's opening match against Fortuna Sittard following a loss in the Dutch Super Cup.

In Belgium, the Jupiler Pro League has transitioned to a new format, expanding from 16 to 18 teams and removing playoffs. Meanwhile, in Portugal, the Primeira Liga has also started its campaign, with Sporting CP beginning their season against Estrela Amadora.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Eredivisie and Primeira Liga football seasons begin

The Eredivisie and Primeira Liga football seasons begin, featuring PSV Eindhoven facing Fortuna Sittard and Sporting CP taking on Estrela Amadora.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eredivisie-and-primeira-liga-football-seasons-begin

### 2026-08-06: European football leagues begin new seasons with format and roster changes

European football leagues enter new seasons with major changes, including format shifts in Belgium's Jupiler Pro League and squad preparations for Ajax in the Dutch Eredivisie.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-clubs-face-dutch-league-fixtures-as-zwolle-host-senior-side-and-jong-ajax-lose-opener

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