The 2026-2027 Jupiler Pro League fixture list was officially released on Thursday, June 18th, 2026. While the World Cup is taking centre stage in North America, Belgian football is already looking ahead to a new domestic campaign, one that will mark a major change in the recent history of the league.
The Jupiler Pro League returns to a more traditional format this season. There will be 18 clubs, 34 matchdays and, most importantly, no play-offs. The campaign begins on Friday, August 7th, 2026, with Club Brugge hosting KV Kortrijk, and will conclude over the weekend of May 21st to May 23rd, 2027.
Every point will count from the first whistle to the final day. There will be no points halved, no Championship Play-offs and no Relegation Play-offs to reshape the table in spring. The final standings after 34 rounds will decide the Belgian champions, European qualification and relegation places.
- Key Dates in the Belgian Football Calendar
- The top matches in the Pro League
- The 18 clubs of the 2026-2027 Jupiler Pro League
- FAQ – Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027
Fans can now start planning their football trips to Belgium. From the biggest Club Brugge fixtures to Brussels derbies, from Anderlecht and Standard Liège to Genk, Antwerp and Union Saint-Gilloise, the new season promises a busy, clearer and potentially more unforgiving calendar than ever before.
The key dates in the 2026/27 Football Calendar in Belgium
- Opening matchday: Friday, August 7th to Sunday, August 9th, 2026
- Opening fixture: Club Brugge vs KV Kortrijk, Friday, August 7th, 2026, at 8:45pm
- Christmas round: Saturday, December 26th and Sunday, December 27th, 2026
- Winter break: Monday, December 28th, 2026, to Thursday, January 14th, 2027
- Final matchday: Weekend of Friday, May 21st to Sunday, May 23rd, 2027
Opening Weekend of the 2026-2027 Jupiler Pro League Season
Club Brugge, the reigning Belgian champions, will officially open the new season against KV Kortrijk, who return to the top flight. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday, August 7th, 2026, at 8:45pm at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
The opening weekend already offers several intriguing fixtures. Anderlecht will host RAAL La Louvière, Antwerp welcome SK Beveren, while Lommel begin life back in the top division with a Limburg derby away to Sint-Truiden.
For Lommel, the opening round will be particularly meaningful. The club are returning to Belgium’s top tier after 23 years away and will immediately face a difficult local test.
| Matchday 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 7 August | |||
| Club Brugge | 20:45 | KV Kortrijk | info |
| Saturday 8 August | |||
| Royal Charleroi | 16:00 | OH Leuven | info |
| Standard Liège | 18:15 | Cercle Brugge KSV | info |
| Sint-Truidense VV | 20:45 | Lommel SK | info |
| KVC Westerlo | 20:45 | Union Saint-Gilloise | info |
| Sunday 9 August | |||
| Gent | 13:30 | KV Mechelen | info |
| Zulte Waregem | 16:00 | Racing Genk | info |
| RSC Anderlecht | 18:30 | RAAL La Louvière | info |
| Royal Antwerp FC | 19:15 | Waasland-Beveren | info |
International Breaks
The Belgian calendar includes three major pauses for international football.
Following matchday seven, played over the weekend of September 18th to September 20th, the Jupiler Pro League will take an extended break before returning from October 9th to October 11th.
A second international break will follow after matchday 11, scheduled between November 6th and November 8th. The league will resume the following weekend, from November 20th to November 22nd.
The final international break of the season will come after matchday 26, played from March 19th to March 21st, 2027. Belgian football will return with matchday 27, scheduled from April 2nd to April 4th, 2027.
Christmas Fixtures and the Winter Break
Belgian football will once again keep its traditional festive appointment. Matchday 16 will be played on Saturday, December 26th and Sunday, December 27th, 2026, immediately after Christmas.
That festive round will be followed by the winter break, running from December 28th to January 14th. Clubs will return to action over the weekend of January 15th to January 17th, 2027, with matchday 17.
Final Matchday of the 2026-2027 Jupiler Pro League Season
The 34th and final matchday of the Belgian league season will take place over the weekend of May 21st to May 23rd, 2027.
Without play-offs, this will be the decisive weekend. The Belgian champions will be crowned no later than Sunday, May 23rd, while the European places and relegation battle could also be settled on the final day.
Club Brugge will complete their campaign at home to SV Zulte Waregem. Union Saint-Gilloise will welcome Sporting Charleroi, while Anderlecht travel to RAAL La Louvière. Genk host KV Mechelen and Standard Liège face an away trip to SK Beveren.
| Matchday 34 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 22 May | |||
| Club Brugge | --:-- | Zulte Waregem | info |
| Waasland-Beveren | --:-- | Standard Liège | info |
| Lommel SK | --:-- | Cercle Brugge KSV | info |
| KV Kortrijk | --:-- | Sint-Truidense VV | info |
| Racing Genk | --:-- | KV Mechelen | info |
| OH Leuven | --:-- | Gent | info |
| RAAL La Louvière | --:-- | RSC Anderlecht | info |
| Union Saint-Gilloise | --:-- | Royal Charleroi | info |
| Royal Antwerp FC | --:-- | KVC Westerlo | info |
Jupiler Pro League Matches Not to Miss
The Belgian Clasico: Standard Liège vs Anderlecht
The Belgian Clasico between Standard Liège and Anderlecht remains one of the most emotionally charged fixtures in the country. Standard will host Anderlecht on matchday 15, over the weekend of December 18th to December 20th, 2026. The return fixture at the Lotto Park is scheduled for matchday 26, over the weekend of March 19th to March 21st, 2027.
More than a football match, this is a meeting of traditions, supporter cultures and deeply rooted identities. For anyone who wants to experience Belgian football at its most intense, Standard vs Anderlecht is a fixture to experience at least once.
| Matchday 15, Saturday 19 December | |||
| Standard Liège | --:-- | RSC Anderlecht | info |
| Matchday 26, Saturday 20 March | |||
| RSC Anderlecht | --:-- | Standard Liège | info |
De Topper: Club Brugge vs Anderlecht
The meeting between Club Brugge and Anderlecht remains one of the great classics of Belgian football. Club Brugge will host the Mauves on matchday 11, over the weekend of November 6th to November 8th, 2026. The return match will take place at the Lotto Park during matchday 23, scheduled from February 26th to February 28th, 2027.
With the reigning champions facing Belgium’s most successful club, these two matches could carry major weight in the race for the top of the table.
| Matchday 11, Saturday 7 November | |||
| Club Brugge | --:-- | RSC Anderlecht | info |
| Matchday 23, Saturday 27 February | |||
| RSC Anderlecht | --:-- | Club Brugge | info |
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Anderlecht
This matchwill be one of the hottest fixtures of the season. Union Saint-Gilloise host Anderlecht as early as Sunday, August 30th, 2026, on matchday four. The return meeting is scheduled for matchday 32, over the weekend of May 7th to May 9th, 2027.
In a league without play-offs, direct meetings between title contenders and European rivals are likely to have even greater importance. A derby result that would once have been softened by the play-off system could now prove decisive.
| Matchday 4, Sunday 30 August | |||
| Union Saint-Gilloise | 18:30 | RSC Anderlecht | info |
| Matchday 32, Saturday 8 May | |||
| RSC Anderlecht | --:-- | Union Saint-Gilloise | info |
Club Brugge vs Union Saint-Gilloise
Club Brugge and Union Saint-Gilloise are once again expected to be among the most ambitious sides in Belgium. Union will host Club Brugge on matchday 15, before the return fixture at the Jan Breydel Stadium during matchday 30, over the weekend of April 23rd to April 25th, 2027.
If both teams are challenging near the top, this double-header could quickly take on the feel of a title showdown.
| Matchday 15, Saturday 19 December | |||
| Union Saint-Gilloise | --:-- | Club Brugge | info |
| Matchday 30, Saturday 24 April | |||
| Club Brugge | --:-- | Union Saint-Gilloise | info |
Standard Liège vs Club Brugge
Standard Liège will host Club Brugge on matchday 13, in what promises to be one of the standout weekends of the autumn. The return fixture will take place at the Jan Breydel Stadium during matchday 20, over the weekend of February 5th to February 7th, 2027.
With the atmosphere at Sclessin and the pressure of travelling to Bruges, these two fixtures will once again rank among the most eagerly anticipated dates in the Belgian football calendar.
| Matchday 13, Saturday 28 November | |||
| Standard Liège | --:-- | Club Brugge | info |
| Matchday 20, Saturday 6 February | |||
| Club Brugge | --:-- | Standard Liège | info |
Antwerp vs Anderlecht
Antwerp will host Anderlecht on matchday 13, over the weekend of November 27th to November 29th, 2026. The return match is scheduled for matchday 33, over the weekend of May 14th to May 16th, 2027. With only one round remaining after that second meeting, this fixture could be decisive in the race for Europe, or perhaps even in the battle for the title.
| Matchday 13, Saturday 28 November | |||
| Royal Antwerp FC | --:-- | RSC Anderlecht | info |
| Matchday 33, Saturday 15 May | |||
| RSC Anderlecht | --:-- | Royal Antwerp FC | info |
The 18 Clubs in the 2026-2027 Jupiler Pro League
Club Brugge begin the season as reigning Belgian champions. Union Saint-Gilloise, last season’s runners-up and Croky Cup winners, will be eager to confirm their status as one of the country’s leading forces.
Anderlecht, Genk, Antwerp, Standard Liège and KAA Gent will also have strong arguments to make in the battle for European qualification. Behind the main contenders, Charleroi, KV Mechelen, Westerlo, Sint-Truiden, OH Leuven, Zulte Waregem, Cercle Brugge and RAAL La Louvière will aim to establish themselves in the top half or at least secure a comfortable mid-table position.
Promoted sides KV Kortrijk, Lommel SK and SK Beveren will need to adapt quickly to the demands of the top flight. In a season without play-offs, there will be little room for error: the bottom two clubs will be relegated directly.
- Reigning champions: Club Brugge
- Qualified for the Champions League: Club Brugge
- Qualified for the Champions League qualifying rounds: Union Saint-Gilloise
- Qualified for the Europa League: Sint-Truiden and RSC Anderlecht
- Qualified for the Conference League: KAA Gent
- Promoted clubs: KV Kortrijk, Lommel SK and SK Beveren
Jupiler Pro League 2026-2027 FAQ
The 2026-2027 Jupiler Pro League season will begin on Friday, August 7th, 2026. The opening fixture will see Club Brugge host KV Kortrijk at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
The final matchday will take place over the weekend of May 21st to May 23rd, 2027. The new Belgian champions will therefore be known no later than Sunday, May 23rd, 2027.
Eighteen clubs will take part in the 2026-2027 Jupiler Pro League season. Every team will play 34 league matches, facing each opponent once at home and once away.
No. The 2026-2027 season marks a return to a classic 18-team, 34-matchday league format. There will be no Championship Play-offs and no Relegation Play-offs.
KV Kortrijk, Lommel SK and SK Beveren have been promoted to the Belgian top flight. Lommel, in particular, return to the first division after 23 years away.
No complete league matchday is scheduled for midweek during the 2026-2027 Jupiler Pro League season. However, individual fixtures could still be moved, especially because of European competition commitments.
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Article updated on June 25th, 2026
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