Alavés opens LaLiga 2026-27 on Aug 15 vs Getafe

Deportivo Alavés kicks off the 2026-27 LaLiga EA Sports season on Saturday, August 15 at 19:00 local time at Coliseum de Getafe, facing Getafe CF. The season opener, played at the Madrid-based club’s stadium, marks the start of a campaign overshadowed by the international break. The Basque side, currently 4th in LaLiga with 0 points, faces immediate pressure as the first team to take the field.

Why this match matters for Alavés

The clash against Getafe CF isn’t just an opening fixture. For Alavés, arriving with a reshuffled squad and no goals scored or conceded in preseason, every minute will be a test. Manager Pablo Machín must manage the physical toll on players returning from the World Cup, including midfielder Jon Guridi, called up for Spain. The match is played on hostile ground: Coliseum, where Getafe has won five of the last five meetings against Alavés.

Full fixtures for the opening three matchdays

LaLiga EA Sports has confirmed the schedules for the first three rounds, with four games postponed due to players’ involvement in the World Cup semifinals in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Besides Alavés-Getafe, the Barcelona-Athletic Club will be played on August 27 at 21:00, the Real Madrid-Real Sociedad on August 26 at 21:00, the Atlético de Madrid-Málaga CF on August 19 at 21:00, and the Valencia CF-Real Betis on August 25 at 21:00. The second round kicks off on August 20 with Rayo Vallecano-Alavés at 21:00, while the third round includes Alavés-Villarreal on August 28 at 21:30.

What’s next for Alavés after the opener?

After facing Getafe, Alavés will have a three-day break before traveling to Vallecas to face Rayo Vallecano. Machín’s side will aim to secure their first points of the season in a demanding schedule where away trips to Villarreal and Sevilla in the first five rounds could derail their early progress. With 0 goals scored and 0 conceded, the Vitoria-based side must sharpen their attack to avoid a rocky start. Their next official fixture is on August 20, a game that could set the tone for the campaign early on.