# Spanish football 2026‑27 schedule & preseason updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-football-202627-group-draws > Updated: 2026-07-30T21:08:38.000Z. Sources: 87. Developments: 17. Season preparations continue across Spain. The Primera División calendar remains set to start mid‑August 2026 and conclude end‑May 2027, with key fixtures such as the two El Clásico meetings and Madrid derbies already outlined. Real Madrid’s preseason under José Mourinho proceeds with friendlies and planned signings. Lower‑division clubs Atlético Tordesillas, SD Almazán and others have confirmed training camps, squad renewals and early‑season fixtures. Cádiz CF added further activity. A veterans charity match is scheduled for 1 August at the Puntales‑La Paz sports complex, featuring former players including Jesuli and Manolo Pérez, with proceeds supporting local families through school‑supply donations. The club’s B‑team, Cádiz CF Mirandilla, released its 2026/27 Tercera Federación schedule, confirming the opening away fixture at UD Tomares on 6 September and a full slate ending 2 May 2027. In the senior squad, Cádiz announced several new signings: goalkeeper Jokin Ezkieta; right‑back Beñat de Jesús; centre‑backs Javi Castro and Kenan Toibobou; midfielders Ibon Sánchez and loan arrival Damián Rodríguez from Celta Vigo; and forwards Vladys Kopotun and Urko Izeta. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Cádiz CF gears up with veterans charity match, B‑team calendar and new signings Cádiz CF prepares for the new season with a veterans charity match, Mirandilla’s Tercera Federación calendar and multiple senior‑team signings, including midfielder Damián Rodríguez. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-clubs-announce-202627-preseason-and-league-calendars ### 2026-07-27: Spanish lower‑division clubs Atlético Tordesillas and SD Almazán kick off preseason Atlético Tordesillas and SD Almazán have started preseason in Spain, confirming signings, renewals and upcoming friendly matches ahead of the new lower‑division football season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-lowerdivision-clubs-atltico-tordesillas-and-sd-almazn-kick-off-preseason ### 2026-07-20: Real Oviedo and other clubs announce pre‑season signings and schedules Real Oviedo, several Spanish clubs and Chilean teams announce pre‑season signings, coaching changes and friendly schedules ahead of the 2026‑27 season. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-clubs-announce-preseason-personnel-moves ### 2026-07-19: Spanish lower‑division clubs launch pre‑season training Spanish lower‑division football clubs have started pre‑season training, focusing on fitness, tactics and new signings ahead of their upcoming campaigns. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-lowerdivision-clubs-kick-off-preseason-training ### 2026-07-18: Spanish lower‑division clubs Hércules and 5 Coruña revamp squads aiming promotion Hércules adds three ex‑Gimnàstic players to chase promotion, while 5 Coruña retains most of its squad, loses captain Álex López to Jaén Avanza and signs Hector Rilo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-lowerdivision-clubs-hrcules-and-5-corua-revamp-squads-aiming-promotion ### 2026-07-16: Spanish lower‑division clubs start pre‑season training with youth players Cultural and Xerez Deportivo begin pre‑season training, integrating several academy players into their senior squads ahead of the new season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-lowerdivision-clubs-start-preseason-training-with-youth-players ### 2026-07-16: Spanish clubs Villarreal and Espanyol outline offseason plans Pau Torres aims to return to Villarreal after his Villa contract ends in 2028, while Espanyol adds three youth players to its pre‑season squad at Torremirona. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-clubs-villarreal-and-espanyol-outline-offseason-plans ### 2026-07-14: Spanish lower‑division clubs Jumilla and Cambados set season plans and promotion goals Jumilla ACF unveiled a 2026/27 plan targeting Preferente Autonómica promotion, while Cambados' Tercera RFEF status depends on the Arenteiro crisis and a €61,000 guarantee. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-lowerdivision-clubs-jumilla-and-cambados-set-season-plans-and-promotion-goals ### 2026-07-07: Spanish clubs announce 2026‑27 player signings and pre‑season plans Spanish lower‑division clubs, including FC Marbellí, Poblense, Bergantiños, Xerez DFC and Fertiberia BM, announced 2026‑27 signings and pre‑season plans, while COB detailed its budget and upcoming tournament. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xerez-dfc-prepares-new-squad-for-202627-tercera-rfef-campaign ### 2026-07-03: Spanish Football Federation publishes 2026‑27 youth league calendars RFEF released the 2026‑27 División de Honor Juvenil calendars: Group 6 (Canary Islands) runs Sep 2026‑May 2027; Group 1 (Galicia) starts Sep 2026 with derbies and key dates highlighted. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-football-federation-publishes-202627-youth-league-calendars ### 2026-06-28: Spanish Football Federation unveils 2026/27 lower‑league calendar RFEF will draw the 2026‑27 lower‑league calendars on 30 June, outlining schedules for clubs like Xerez CD. The Castilla‑La Mancha federation met Tercera RFEF teams to discuss the new timetable, revamped playoff 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-football-federation-unveils-202627-lowerleague-calendar ### 2026-06-28: Spanish Football Federation Sets Season Aid, Registration Dates and Revises Player Minimum Rule Spain's Ceuta football federation approved season aid, set registration dates and a 2026‑27 calendar, while the RFEF prepares to amend the minimum‑player rule ahead of its Assembly. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-football-federation-sets-season-aid-registration-dates-and-revises-player-minimum-rule ### 2026-06-27: FootballClub secures TV rights for Spain's Primera Federación 2026-27 FootballClub will broadcast all Primera Federación matches in 2026‑27 for €69.99, covering 760 games and playoffs, pending further RFEF rights allocations. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/football-broadcasting-expands-as-paraguays-buen-ftbol-goes-tv-and-spains-footballclub-secures-primer ### 2026-06-24: Real Madrid Castilla and Deportivo Fabril assigned to Primera Federación groups for 2026‑27 Real Madrid Castilla and Deportivo Fabril have been slotted into Primera Federación groups for 2026‑27, joining a mix of historic clubs and other reserve sides as they chase promotion. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-madrid-castilla-and-deportivo-fabril-assigned-to-primera-federacin-groups-for-202627 ### 2026-06-24: Spanish FA announces 2026‑27 group allocations for Primera, Segunda and Tercera Federación On 24 June 2026 the Spanish FA published the 2026‑27 group draws: UD Logroñés in Primera Federación Group 1, Recreativo de Huelva in Segunda RFEF Group IV with Canary Island clubs, and CD San Roque de Lepe in T 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-football-federation-announces-202627-lowerdivision-group-lineup ### 2026-06-24: Spanish youth football league groups set for 2026‑27 season RFEF set the 2026‑27 División de Honor Juvenil groups: CD Toledo joins Group V with Madrid and Extremadura clubs; Granada enters Group 4 with Andalusian teams; Basque clubs shift to Group III, and Navarre teams 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-youth-football-league-groups-set-for-202627-season ### 2026-06-22: Spanish Football Federation sets 2026‑27 league groups and referee promotions RFEF announced 2026‑27 league groupings for Primera, Segunda and Tercera RFEF and promoted four referees to LaLiga, naming Olatz Rivera as the second female LaLiga referee. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olatz-rivera-becomes-second-woman-to-referee-laliga-matches --- Cite as: Spanish football 2026‑27 schedule & preseason updates. 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