AC Milan will be confident of continuing their dominance over Venezia FC when they meet in the Serie A match at the San Siro on 28 August.

Villarreal will chase an away win in La Liga when they face hosts Alaves at the Mendizorrotza Stadium on the evening of Friday 28 August, kick-off at 21:30.

Manchester City will chase a second win at the start of the 2026/27 Premier League when they face hosts Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Friday 28 August, kick-off at 21:00.

Wednesday’s action in the Betway Premiership is headlined by co-leaders Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns – with the former looking to keep up their momentum, while the latter must respond strongly to a weekend cup defeat.

Inter Milan will open the defence of their Serie A title with a Matchday 1 clash against Monza at the iconic San Siro Stadium on the early evening of Saturday 22 August.

Real Betis will look to start their La Liga campaign strongly when they host Real Sociedad at La Cartuja on 21 August.

 

West London rivals Fulham and Chelsea will renew their rivalry with a Matchday 1 Premier League meeting at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August, as both clubs begin new eras under their respective Spanish coaches.

Mamelodi Sundowns will chase victory in a catch-up Betway Premiership Matchday 1 fixture, as they host Marumo Gallants at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on the evening of Wednesday 19 August. Kick-off at 19:30.

Premier League champions Arsenal and FA Cup winners Manchester City will lock horns in the 2026 FA Community Shield on 16 August.  

Deportivo Alaves and Getafe will have the honour of opening the 2026/27 La Liga season when they face off at the Mendizorrotza Stadium on Saturday 15 August, kick-off at 19:30.