Club football is upon us, with La Liga, one of the most popular and beloved competitions in the beautiful, returning to action this month in what should be an enthralling 2023-24 season.
Barcelona and Real Madrid, who played out a heated El Clasico in the USA late last month, will go all out for the title but the Spanish giants will face stiff competition from Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad, and a host of other teams looking to impress.
But when will the latest Spanish top-flight campaign kick off? When and where can fans tune in to catch the action live? Here is everything you need to know about the 2023-24 La Liga season.
Where can I watch 2023-24 La Liga season games live on TV?
Fans in the United States will be able to watch this La Liga season on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3, and ABC. Other countries where fans can watch this league's games include:
United Kingdom: Viaplay Sports 1, Viaplay Sports 2, and LaLigaTV
Spain: DAZN LaLiga channels, M+ LALIGA TV Channels, and GOL PLAY
France: beIN Sports France TV channels
Portugal: Eleven Sports Portugal
Italy: La Liga will not be aired on TV this season
Brazil: ESPN Brazil TV channels
Argentina: ESPN Argentina TV channels and DIRECTV Sports Argentina
Mexico: Sky Sports Mexico
Australia: Optus Sport
Where can I stream live La Liga games online for this season?
If you are a fan in the USA who prefers to stream La Liga matches, then ESPN+ and the ESPN App are your go-to options. Other countries where fans can stream games, live or on-demand, include:
United Kingdom: Viaplay UK
Spain: DAZN Spain and Movistar+
Germany: DAZN Germany and Sky Go Deutschland
France: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Portugal: DAZN Portugal
Italy: DAZN Italia
Brazil: Star+
Argentina: Star+, the DIRECTV Sports App, and directvsports.com
Mexico: Blue To Go Video Everywhere
Australia: Optus Sport
Which team has won more titles in La Liga history?
While they are not the defending champions, Real Madrid remain the most successful club in La Liga, winning the Spanish top flight a record 35 times. This is eight more than the second team on this list, Barcelona.
What club will enter the 2023-24 La Liga season as defending champions?
Barcelona enter the upcoming campaign as the reigning champions, having wrestled the crown away from Real Madrid. The Catalan giants won the league by a whopping 10 points, with Los Blancos finishing a distant second.
Which teams were promoted for the 2023-24 La Liga season?
Granada and Las Palmas were the first two teams to secure promotion from the Segunda División, with the earlier of the two returning after a mere one-year absence from the top flight. Deportivo Alaves then became the third and final team to secure promotion after beating Levante in the playoff final.
Which teams were relegated after the end of the 2022-23 La Liga season?
The first team to get relegated last season was Elche following their 2-1 loss to Almeria in early May. Not too long after, Espanyol and Real Valladolid also suffered the drop.
When does the 2023-24 La Liga campaign begin?
The 2023-24 La Liga season will start on August 11, 2023, but most of the fixtures from Matchday 1 will take place on the weekend of August 12 and 13.
Which La Liga teams will be involved in European competitions during the 2023-24 season?
La Liga will have five teams in the UEFA Champions League this upcoming season thanks to Sevilla's UEFA Europa League win in 2022-23. As a result, the Andalusian side join Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Real Sociedad in Europe's premier club competition. Meanwhile, Villarreal and Real Betis will be competing in the UEFA Europa League while Osasuna qualified for the playoffs in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
When is the 2023-24 La Liga season scheduled to end?
The upcoming La Liga season will come to a close on June 26, 2024.
*For further information, please refer to our dedicated La Liga page here.
