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Global football season 2026/2027 commencement

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The 2026/2027 football season is commencing across various regional and international leagues. In North Africa, the Egyptian Premier League is scheduled to begin on August 21 with a multi-stage format involving 20 teams. In Tunisia, the upcoming season faces administrative and financial hurdles, including scheduling errors and club licensing requirements; notably, Etoile du Sahel is seeking 1 million Tunisian dinars to avoid exclusion. European football is transitioning into a new cycle, marked by significant structural changes to the UEFA Champions League. The competition is moving to a new League Phase format featuring a single 36-team league table. Under this system, each club will play eight matches against eight different opponents, with four matches played at home and four away. The league phase is set to begin on September 8, following a draw in Monaco on August 27. The season will conclude with the final at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on June 5, 2027. As the season approaches, qualifying rounds ~~for the Champions League~~ are currently underway. Following the third preliminary round, the official play-off matchups have been determined. The play-off first-leg matches are scheduled for August 18 and 19, with the second-leg matches to follow on August 25 and 26. Winners of these play-off ties will secure direct entry into the league phase. Preparations for broadcasting are also in progress, with Sky Sport providing coverage for the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12. In Italy, TIMVISION is offering bundled subscriptions for DAZN and Amazon Prime to facilitate viewing of the Serie A season.

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