Elche CF starts the season with a match in Riazor against Deportivo. The 2026-2027 season will begin with a duel at the stadium in A Coruña on the weekend of August 16.

What does this mean for Elche CF?

The Elche CF team will return to the place where they celebrated their return to the top division to start the 2026-2027 season. Deportivo, in Riazor, will be the first Elche CF opponent of the next season, followed by a match at the Martínez Valero against Barcelona.

What is Elche CF's schedule?

The Elche CF squad will be able to discuss the details of the First Division calendar that was made public yesterday, without a draw. | Date | Opponent | Stadium | | --- | --- | --- | | August 16 | Deportivo | Riazor | | August 23 | Barcelona | Martínez Valero |

What comes next?

Elche CF will resume official competition at the Martínez Valero against the most difficult opponent possible, still in the month of August. After visiting Dépor on the weekend of the 16th, they will host Barcelona on the 23rd. The 2026-2027 season promises to be exciting for Elche CF, who are currently in 15th place in the league with 43 points, 10 wins, 13 draws, and 15 losses in 38 games, and a goal difference of -8.