The World Cup final was 19 July. Spain lifted the trophy, the confetti's long gone, and if the last couple of weeks have felt a little quiet — that's the post-tournament comedown talking. Good news: it's a short wait. The next four months are stacked with football, starting with the Premier League in barely two weeks. Here's exactly what's coming, when, and the new-season kit to have ready for kick-off.
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Short on time? Jump straight to the new 2026-27 kits — or keep reading for the full calendar.
Premier League — Kicks Off Friday 21 August
First up, and the soonest fix for the withdrawal: Arsenal open their title defence in round one, less than five weeks after the World Cup final wrapped. All 20 clubs are back in their 2026-27 kits, and Soccer World has the new-season jerseys in stock now.
adidas Arsenal FC 26-27 Home Jersey - Better Scarlet
The reigning champions' home shirt for the season they defend the title. Same sharp scarlet adidas have built Arsenal's identity around, updated with the latest AEROREADY construction. Stock is limited — only a couple of sizes left.
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adidas Manchester United FC 26-27 Home - Mufc Red
United's home kit for 2026-27, built from adidas' recycled-materials range without any drop-off in construction quality. If your Premier League loyalty runs red, this is the one to have sorted before round one.
Shop Now →UEFA Champions League — League Phase Starts 8-10 September
Europe's biggest midweek nights return in September, with the group draw on 27 August setting the fixtures. Soccer World stocks the official 2026-27 match ball, plus the new kit for one of the competition's most successful sides.
adidas UEFA Champions League 26-27 Competition Ball - White / Multicolor
The official 2026-27 UCL competition ball — same construction as the match ball, without the pro-only price tag. Whether you're training, or just want the real thing on the shelf for matchday, this is it.
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adidas Real Madrid 26-27 Home Jersey - White
The most successful club in Champions League history, in their 2026-27 home strip — the classic all-white, unchanged where it counts. If you're backing a side to go deep in Europe this season, this is the safest bet in world football.
Shop Now →A-League Men — Kicks Off Friday 16 October
The A-League's turn comes in mid-October, and it opens with a genuine occasion: Sydney FC host Western Sydney Wanderers at Allianz Stadium — the first time the Sydney Derby has ever opened a men's season. Closer to home, Brisbane Roar are back at Suncorp Stadium too. New 2026-27 club kits typically land in the weeks before kick-off — for now, the Roar's ALW women's kit is in stock and ready.
Brisbane Roar 25-26 Home Shirt ALW Womens - Orange
The home shirt of the local side, in the club's signature orange. Grab it now and add a second item to clear the free-shipping threshold — we'll have the new 2026-27 range as soon as it drops.
Shop Now →Also Worth Watching
The Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A are already back underway, and the UEFA Nations League runs 24 September to 17 November — a run of Socceroos and European qualifier-adjacent fixtures worth keeping an eye on. If you follow a European club outside the Premier League and Champions League picture above, there's a good chance their 2026-27 kit is already in stock.
Puma Borussia Dortmund BVB 26-27 Home - Faster Yellow-PU
The Bundesliga's loudest home end deserves the loudest kit on this list. Dortmund's 2026-27 home shirt in the club's unmistakable yellow — grab it with something else to clear free shipping.
Shop Now →For the complete range as more 2026-27 kits land, browse the New Jerseys collection — updated as stock arrives.
Shop the New 2026-27 Season
Premier League, Champions League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and more — new-season club jerseys in stock now. Free shipping on all orders over $150 across Australia.
Shop New Jerseys →The Full Post-World Cup Calendar
- 21 August — Premier League 2026-27 kicks off (Arsenal open as defending champions)
- 27 August — UEFA Champions League league-phase draw
- 8-10 September — Champions League league phase begins
- 16-17 September — Europa League league phase begins
- 24 September — UEFA Nations League begins (runs to 17 November)
- 16 October — A-League Men 2026-27 kicks off (Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Premier League 2026-27 season start?
Friday 21 August 2026. Arsenal open the season as defending champions, with the full round of opening fixtures played across that weekend. It's the latest Premier League start in recent years, giving 33 clear days between the World Cup final and kick-off.
When does the Champions League 2026-27 season start?
The league-phase draw is 27 August, with matches starting 8-10 September. Qualifying rounds run earlier in the northern summer, but the phase that matters for most fans — the 36-team league table — kicks off in September.
When does the A-League 2026-27 season start?
Friday 16 October 2026, with Sydney FC hosting Western Sydney Wanderers in the Sydney Derby — the first time that fixture has opened an A-League Men season. Brisbane Roar's home season at Suncorp Stadium follows shortly after.
Does Soccer World stock 2026-27 club jerseys already?
Yes — new-season kits for Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and more are already in stock, along with the official UEFA Champions League 2026-27 match ball. Browse the full range at soccerworld.com.au/collections/new-jerseys — new arrivals are added as they land.
