Elche CF now knows the full fixture schedule for the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 season. The official draw, held this Tuesday, June 30, set the order for the 38 matches the team will play in its top-flight return.
The new campaign will kick off on the weekend of August 15, 2026, and run until May 30, 2027. The club will publish the full list of fixtures on its official channels once the RFEF releases it. Elche approaches the start of this season from a difficult position, currently sitting 19th in the standings with just one point from three games.
Which opponents will Elche CF face in the new season?
Elche CF will face all of them under an asymmetric fixture format. The list of opponents includes, besides the big three, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad, Valencia, Betis, Sevilla, Villarreal, Osasuna, Celta de Vigo, Alavés, Getafe, Rayo Vallecano, Levante, Espanyol, Racing, Deportivo de A Coruña, and the newly promoted Málaga CF. The latter was precisely the team they defeated in the promotion playoffs. The squad, which you can view on our team page, faces a huge challenge to stay in the division.
How did the previous season start?
The first match of the previous season for Elche CF was a 1-1 draw against Real Betis. That result marked the start of a campaign that ultimately ended in promotion. The final match of that season in the second tier also ended in a draw, 1-1 against Girona. Those points were important on the path to the playoffs. Now, the team seeks stability in LaLiga after a start with three losses and a draw, and a record of three goals scored and nine conceded.
What is Elche CF's next fixture?
Before thinking about the long-term calendar, Elche has an immediate and demanding commitment. Next Saturday, September 12, they will visit Athletic Club, who are in ninth place. This match is an opportunity to earn points away from home and improve a negative run of form. The franjiverde squad is eight points behind the leader, Barcelona, making every match from now on vital. Fans can follow the evolution of these stats on our stats page.
The publication of the calendar allows the club and its fans to plan for the entire season, which promises to be intense from day one. The first official league match will be on August 15 or 16, 2026, marking the start of a new chapter in the top flight.
