# Spanish sports season preparations and regional openers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-sports-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-11T17:57:09.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 4.

Spanish sports organizations are entering new competitive seasons across multiple disciplines. In football, clubs are preparing for various league campaigns, including the Champions League and regional divisions such as Segunda RFEF and Tercera RFEF.

In the Balearic Islands, regional football is commencing with the Copa FFIB División de Honor, which utilizes a new single-group league format. The inaugural match features Penya Ciutadella against CF Norteño at the Municipal de Son Marçal, alongside other scheduled fixtures involving CE Ferreries, Sporting de Mahón, UD Mahón, and CD Menorca.

Basketball preparations continue with Amics Castelló and CB Algeciras preparing for their respective Copa España openers. The Lliga Catalana ACB is also scheduled for September 9 to 13 in Tarragona.

Handball competitions have seen active results. In the Liga Guerreras Iberdrola, Atlético Guardés secured a 29-17 victory over Grafometal La Rioja, led by Rosane Serrano and Cecilia Cacheda. Defending champions Super Amara Bera Bera won by ten goals against Replasa Beti Onak after overcoming a twelve-minute scoring drought. Additionally, HC Eivissa has begun its campaign with an away match against Santander Ciudad Sinfín; coach Eugenio Tilves noted the need to minimize errors against a strengthened Santander squad.

In the men’s Liga Asobal, Cajasol Sevilla BM Proin is set to debut against Cajasol Ángel Ximénez Puente Genil, while La Gimnástica Segoviana has taken an early lead following a win over Calvo Sotelo Puertollano.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Balearic Islands sports seasons begin with football and handball openers

Regional sports seasons begin in the Balearic Islands, featuring the start of the Copa FFIB football league and HC Eivissa's challenging handball league opener against Santander Ciudad Sinfín.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/balearic-islands-sports-seasons-begin-with-football-and-handball-openers

### 2026-09-09: Spanish handball and basketball clubs begin new competitive seasons

Spanish handball and basketball teams begin their competitive seasons, featuring wins for Atlético Guardés and Super Amara Bera Bera, alongside upcoming league debuts and cup matches.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/super-amara-bera-bera-defeats-replasa-beti-onak-in-league-opener

### 2026-09-05: ACB prepares for upcoming basketball season in Spain

The ACB is preparing for the 2026-2027 season with referee training in Valencia, while Tarragona prepares to host the Lliga Catalana ACB this September.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acb-prepares-for-upcoming-basketball-season-in-spain

### 2026-09-02: Spanish sports clubs prepare for new league seasons and competitions

Spanish sports clubs across football, basketball, and handball prepare for new seasons, including Real Madrid's Champions League preparations and various league debuts in lower divisions.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/huelva-football-clubs-prepare-for-season-openers

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