New football seasons are upon us with players making some moves and teams strengthening their squads to challenge for the titles. After the Copa America 2024 and UEFA Euro 2024 are done and dusted, fans will be eagerly waiting for the stars to return to their favourite clubs. With the Paris Olympics 2024 also having football as one of the sports in the event, here are the new start dates for the world’s leading football leagues. Former Manchester City Player Gareth Barry Comes Out of Retirement, Signs Professional Contract with Mid-Sussex Side Hurstpierpoint.

Premier League 2024-25 Start Date and Timing in IST

Manchester City will enter the Premier League 2024-25 season as the defending champions but will not play on the opening day of the new season. It will be the match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford that will kick-start the new Premier League season. The match is scheduled to start on August 17 at 00:30 AM.

La Liga 2024-25 Start Date and Timing in IST

Real Madrid will enter the La Liga 2024-25 season as the defending champions and have heavily strengthened their squad with the addition of Kylian Mbappe. A match between Athletic Club and Getafe at San Mames will kick-start the new La Liga season. The match is scheduled to start on August 15 at 10:30 PM.  Real Madrid Away Kit for 2024–25 Season Unveiled: See Pics of Jersey To Be Worn by Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Others for Upcoming Campaign.

Serie A 2024-25 Start Date and Timing in IST

Inter Milan dominated the last season and won the title by difference of 19 points. They will head the new season kick-off with a match against Genoa at Luigi Ferraris stadium. The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM on August 17. Florentina and Parma will also play on the same day at the same time.

Saudi Pro League 2024-25 Start Date and Timings in IST

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr finished second last season with Al-Hilal completing a historic treble. Both these sides will play on the second and third day of the season-opening respectively, while Al-Taawoun and Al Feiha match at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium will be the opening game of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season

Bundesliga 2024-25 Start Date and Timing in IST

Bayern Leverkusen created history finishing the last season unbeaten and ending Bayern Munich’s dominance in the league. They will be in action on the first day as they take on Borussia Monchengladbach at Borussia Park. The match is scheduled to start at 00:00 am on August 24. Lionel Messi Completes One Year at Inter Miami, Part-Owner David Beckham Shares ‘Proud’ Post on Instagram.

League 1 2024-25 Start Date and Timing in IST

Paris Saint Germain won the title last season but lost their prized asset Mbappe in the off-season. They will be in action on the opening day of the new season – August 18 as they travel to Stade Oceane to play against Le Havre. Sadly, the timings of the opening match day are not confirmed yet.

Even though the Paris Olympics 2024 has football as one of the events, many stars are expected to take part in the club matches as clubs are not bound to send their players for non-FIFA competitions. Also as per the 2024 Olympic schedules, no matches are overlapping with any league schedules allowing stars plenty of time to resume club duties.

 

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