Belgium Jupiler League 2026/27: Fixtures, Key Dates, Teams and Tickets

This season, 18 clubs compete across 34 matchdays, with every team playing each other; both at home and away. There are no end-of-season play-offs, so every point counts directly towards the title, European qualification and relegation. That means plenty of football to plan for across Belgium, from big nights in Brussels and Bruges to matches in Antwerp, Ghent, Genk and Liège.

And there’s plenty that feels new.

KV Kortrijk, Lommel SK and SK Beveren have joined the top flight for 2026/27, while familiar names including Club Brugge, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, RSC Anderlecht, KRC Genk, KAA Gent, Standard Liège and Royal Antwerp FC are back for another season. The new format also makes the schedule easier to follow. The season runs from August 2026 to May 2027, with the team sitting top after the 34th and final matchday crowned Belgian champion.

For fans, that means months of football matches, local rivalries and weekends worth travelling for.

From the historic Jan Breydelstadion in Bruges to Lotto Park in Brussels, Bosuilstadion in Antwerp and Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liège, the Jupiler Pro League is a chance to experience Belgian football from very different corners of the country. Whether you follow one club every weekend or want to build a trip around a big fixture, this guide brings together the Jupiler Pro League 2026/27 schedule, teams, key dates, rivalries and ticket information in one place.

Key Jupiler Pro League games and derbies

The Jupiler Pro League calendar has plenty of matches worth circling, from historic rivalries to fixtures that could have a big say in the title race. Here are some of the standouts.

Club Brugge vs RSC Anderlecht

Club Brugge and Anderlecht bring together two of Belgian football’s biggest names. Meetings between the clubs regularly attract attention beyond Bruges and Brussels, making this one of the standout fixtures on the Jupiler Pro League calendar.

First meeting: Club Brugge KV – RSC Anderlecht, 8 November 2026

The first meeting takes the rivalry to Bruges in November. With plenty of the regular season still to play, it gives both clubs an important chance to take points from a major rival.

Club Brugge KV - RSC Anderlecht

So., 8. Nov., 13:30 • Jan Breydelstadion, BE

Second meeting: RSC Anderlecht – Club Brugge KV, 27 February 2027

The return fixture moves to Brussels in February. By this stage of the season, the result could carry extra weight as both clubs look to strengthen their position in the Belgian Pro League table.

RSC Anderlecht - Club Brugge KV

Sa., 27. Feb. 2027, 17:00 • Lotto Park , BE

Whether you want to watch in Bruges or Brussels, these are two dates worth keeping on your radar. You can also browse more Jupiler Pro League tickets as the season develops.

The Bruges derby: Club Brugge vs Cercle Brugge

Few fixtures are more local than the Bruges derby. Club Brugge and Cercle Brugge don't just represent the same city — they also play their home matches at Jan Breydelstadion. That shared ground gives this Jupiler Pro League derby a different feel from most city rivalries.

First meeting: Club Brugge KV – Cercle Brugge, 23 August 2026

The first Bruges derby arrives early in the regular season. With both clubs playing at the same stadium, this is a match where the usual idea of home advantage feels a little different.

Club Brugge KV - Cercle Brugge

So., 23. Aug., 18:30 • Jan Breydelstadion, BE

Second meeting: Cercle Brugge – Club Brugge KV, 30 April 2027

The second meeting comes late in the season, adding another reason to keep an eye on the derby as the final matchdays approach.

Cercle Brugge - Club Brugge KV

Fr., 30. Apr. 2027, 18:00 • Jan Breydelstadion, BE

Belgian Clasico: Standard Liège vs RSC Anderlecht

Standard Liège and Anderlecht meet in one of the best-known rivalries in Belgian football. It brings together major clubs from Liège and Brussels, with plenty of history behind the fixture. For travelling fans, it is also a chance to experience two very different Jupiler Pro League matchdays.

First meeting: Standard Liège – RSC Anderlecht, 20 December 2026

The first Belgian Clasico of the season takes place in Liège just before Christmas. Standard will have home advantage as the two rivals compete for another important league result.

Standard Liège - RSC Anderlecht

So., 20. Dez., 13:30 • Stade Maurice Dufrasne, BE

Second meeting: RSC Anderlecht – Standard Liège, 20 March 2027

The rivalry moves to Brussels for the second meeting in March. With the end of the regular season getting closer, both the result and the points on offer could become increasingly important.

RSC Anderlecht - Standard Liège

Sa., 20. März 2027, 17:00 • Lotto Park , BE

Walloon derby: Standard Liège vs RC Sporting Charleroi

Standard Liège and Sporting Charleroi provide another major regional rivalry, this time between two of Wallonia’s best-known football clubs. With one meeting in Liège and the other in Charleroi, fans get two chances to experience the rivalry during the 2026/27 season.

First meeting: Standard Liège – RC Sporting Charleroi, 11 October 2026

The first Walloon derby takes place in Liège in October. It is an early opportunity for Standard and Charleroi to claim the regional bragging rights while adding valuable points to their league total.

Standard Liège - RC Sporting Charleroi

So., 11. Okt., 13:30 • Stade Maurice Dufrasne, BE

Second meeting: RC Sporting Charleroi – Standard Liège, 20 February 2027

Charleroi then host the return fixture in February. The change of venue gives Sporting Charleroi home advantage as the two Walloon clubs meet for the second time. If you’re planning a football trip around either match, you can also discover more sports events across Belgium.

RC Sporting Charleroi - Standard Liège

Sa., 20. Feb. 2027, 17:00 • Stade du Pays de Charleroi, BE

Club Brugge vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Club Brugge and Union Saint-Gilloise have produced one of the league’s most interesting modern matchups. With both clubs competing at the top end of Belgian football in recent seasons, their meetings can become particularly important when the title race starts to take shape.

First meeting: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – Club Brugge KV, 20 December 2026

Union host the first meeting shortly before the halfway point of the campaign. It gives both clubs an opportunity to test themselves against another side that has competed near the top of Belgian football in recent seasons.

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise - Club Brugge KV

So., 20. Dez., 18:30 • Stade Joseph Marien, BE

Second meeting: Club Brugge KV – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, 23 April 2027

The return fixture in Bruges is particularly interesting because it falls late in the 34-matchday season. Depending on the league table by April, the points could have a major impact on the final positions.

Club Brugge KV - Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Fr., 23. Apr. 2027, 18:00 • Jan Breydelstadion, BE

Brussels clash: RSC Anderlecht vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Anderlecht and Union Saint-Gilloise give the Jupiler Pro League a major Brussels matchup. The clubs offer two very different football experiences in the Belgian capital, with Anderlecht playing at Lotto Park and Union at Stade Joseph Marien.

First meeting: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – RSC Anderlecht, 30 August 2026

The first Brussels meeting arrives in August, giving the two clubs an early test against a local opponent. It is also one of the first major rivalry fixtures of the 2026/27 Jupiler Pro League season.

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise - RSC Anderlecht

So., 30. Aug., 18:30 • Stade Joseph Marien, BE

Second meeting: RSC Anderlecht – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, 7 May 2027

The return game takes place in Brussels during the closing weeks of the regular season. With only a small number of matchdays remaining, the result could directly affect where either club finishes in the table.

RSC Anderlecht - Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Fr., 7. Mai 2027, 18:00 • Lotto Park , BE

Planning a matchday in the capital? Explore more events in Brussels, or check the Jupiler Pro League collection for more matches.

Jupiler Pro League 2026/27 fixtures: upcoming matchdays

This guide was updated on 25 September 2026. With the opening seven Jupiler Pro League matchdays already played, our fixture guide starts with Matchday 8, scheduled for 9 to 11 October 2026.

From here, you can follow the remaining Belgian Pro League fixtures and start planning the matchdays, rivalries and football trips you don’t want to miss. Looking for the opening weeks of the season? We’ve kept Matchdays 1–7 further down this guide for reference.

You can also browse current listings through the Jupiler Pro League collection on TicketSwap.

Autumn 2026: the season gathers pace

With the opening weeks complete, the Jupiler Pro League moves into a busy autumn schedule. Matchdays 8–13 take the season from October into the end of November, with plenty of points still up for grabs before the winter period.

8th Matchday – 9 to 11 October 2026

The Jupiler Pro League returns with nine matches spread across three days. From Brussels and Beveren on Friday to Liège, Westerlo and Mechelen on Sunday, there are plenty of options for a football weekend in Belgium.

Friday, 9 October

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – Oud-Heverlee Leuven — Brussels

• SK Beveren – Lommel SK — Beveren

Saturday, 10 October

• Cercle Brugge – RSC Anderlecht — Bruges

• RAAL La Louvière – Club Brugge KV — La Louvière

• KRC Genk – KV Kortrijk — Genk

• SV Zulte Waregem – KAA Gent — Waregem

Sunday, 11 October

• Standard Liège – RC Sporting Charleroi — Liège

• KVC Westerlo – Royal Antwerp FC — Westerlo

• KV Mechelen – Sint-Truidense VV — Mechelen

9th Matchday – 23 to 25 October 2026

Matchday 9 keeps the autumn schedule moving with fixtures spread across Brussels, Kortrijk, Antwerp, Leuven, Westerlo and La Louvière. It’s another useful weekend for fans planning a football trip around different parts of Belgium.

Friday, 23 October

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – Cercle Brugge — Brussels

• KV Kortrijk – KV Mechelen — Kortrijk

Saturday, 24 October

• Royal Antwerp FC – RC Sporting Charleroi — Antwerp

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Lommel SK — Leuven

• KVC Westerlo – SK Beveren — Westerlo

• RAAL La Louvière – SV Zulte Waregem — La Louvière

10th Matchday – 30 October to 1 November 2026

Matchday 10 stretches from the end of October into the start of November, with nine fixtures across three days. The round includes home games in Waregem, Mechelen, Liège, Brussels, Bruges, Sint-Truiden, Lommel and Charleroi.

Friday, 30 October

• SV Zulte Waregem – Club Brugge KV — Waregem

Saturday, 31 October

• KV Mechelen – KRC Genk — Mechelen

• Standard Liège – KV Kortrij — Liège

• SK Beveren – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise — Beveren

• RSC Anderlecht – KVC Westerlo — Brussels

Sunday, 1 November

• Cercle Brugge – Royal Antwerp FC — Bruges

• Sint-Truidense VV – Oud-Heverlee Leuven — Sint-Truiden

• Lommel SK – KAA Gent — Lommel

• RC Sporting Charleroi – RAAL La Louvière — Charleroi

11th Matchday – 6 to 8 November 2026

Matchday 11 brings another full weekend of Belgian Pro League action, with matches from Liège and Antwerp to Brussels, Bruges and Ghent. Club Brugge against RSC Anderlecht is one of the standout fixtures in this round.

Friday, 6 November

• Standard Liège – SK Beveren — Liège

Saturday, 7 November

• KVC Westerlo – RC Sporting Charleroi — Westerlo

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – KRC Genk — Brussels

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – KV Mechelen — Leuven

• Royal Antwerp FC – Lommel SK — Antwerp

• RAAL La Louvière – Cercle Brugge — La Louvière

Sunday, 8 November

• Club Brugge KV – RSC Anderlecht — Bruges

• KAA Gent – KV Kortrijk — Ghent

• Sint-Truidense VV – SV Zulte Waregem — Sint-Truiden

12th Matchday – 20 to 22 November 2026

Matchday 12 takes the league deeper into November, with fixtures spread across Bruges, Charleroi, Genk, Mechelen, Waregem, Beveren, Kortrijk, Brussels and Lommel. It’s a busy weekend with several strong home fixtures across the country.

Friday, 20 November

• Cercle Brugge – KVC Westerlo — Bruges

Saturday, 21 November

• RC Sporting Charleroi – Sint-Truidense VV — Charleroi

• KRC Genk – RAAL La Louvière — Genk

• KV Mechelen – Club Brugge KV — Mechelen

• SV Zulte Waregem – Royal Antwerp FC — Waregem

Sunday, 22 November

• SK Beveren – KAA Gent — Beveren

• KV Kortrijk – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise — Kortrijk

• RSC Anderlecht – Oud-Heverlee Leuven — Brussels

• Lommel SK – Standard Liège — Lommel

13th Matchday – 27 to 29 November 2026

Matchday 13 closes out November with another nine-match round across three days. The weekend includes fixtures in Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp and Liège, alongside matches in Leuven, Westerlo, Charleroi, Lommel and Sint-Truiden.

Friday, 27 November

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – KV Kortrijk — Leuven

Saturday, 28 November

• KVC Westerlo – RAAL La Louvière — Westerlo

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – KAA Gent — Brussels

• Cercle Brugge – KV Mechelen — Bruges

• RC Sporting Charleroi – SK Beveren — Charleroi

• Lommel SK – SV Zulte Waregem — Lommel

Sunday, 29 November

• Sint-Truidense VV – KRC Genk — Sint-Truiden

• Royal Antwerp FC – RSC Anderlecht — Antwerp

• Standard Liège – Club Brugge KV — Liège

Winter 2026: the final matchdays of the year

December brings the final Jupiler Pro League fixtures of 2026. This stretch takes clubs towards the turn of the year and sets up the league table for the second half of the season.

14th Matchday – 11 to 13 December 2026

The 14th Matchday opens the December schedule with nine fixtures spread across three days, including matches in Genk, Brussels, Bruges and Ghent.

Friday, 11 December

KRC Genk – Oud-Heverlee Leuven — Genk

Saturday, 12 December

• KV Kortrijk – Lommel SK — Kortrijk

• RAAL La Louvière – Royal Antwerp FC — La Louvière

• SV Zulte Waregem – Standard Liège — Waregem

• SK Beveren – Cercle Brugge — Beveren

Sunday, 13 December

• RSC Anderlecht – RC Sporting Charleroi — Brussels

• Club Brugge KV – KVC Westerlo — Bruges

• KV Mechelen – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise — Mechelen

• KAA Gent – Sint-Truidense VV — Ghent

15th Matchday – 18 to 20 December 2026

The 15th Matchday takes the Belgian Pro League into the final weekend before Christmas, with several major fixtures across Antwerp, Liège, Brussels and the rest of Belgium.

Friday, 18 December

• Royal Antwerp FC – Oud-Heverlee Leuven — Antwerp

Saturday, 19 December

• SK Beveren – KV Mechelen — Beveren

• Cercle Brugge – SV Zulte Waregem — Bruges

• RC Sporting Charleroi – KRC Genk — Charleroi

• Lommel SK – RAAL La Louvière — Lommel

Sunday, 20 December

• Standard Liège – RSC Anderlecht — Liège

• Sint-Truidense VV – KV Kortrijk — Sint-Truiden

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – Club Brugge KV — Brussels

• KVC Westerlo – KAA Gent — Westerlo

16th Matchday – 26 to 27 December 2026

The 16th Matchday keeps the Jupiler Pro League moving over the festive period, with a full round of nine fixtures taking place across Boxing Day and the following Sunday.

Saturday, 26 December

• Club Brugge KV – RC Sporting Charleroi — Bruges

• KV Kortrijk – Cercle Brugge — Kortrijk

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – KVC Westerlo — Leuven

• Standard Liège – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise — Liège

• RAAL La Louvière – SK Beveren — La Louvière

Sunday, 27 December

• RSC Anderlecht – Sint-Truidense VV — Brussels

• KRC Genk – Lommel SK — Genk

• KAA Gent – Royal Antwerp FC — Ghent

• KV Mechelen – SV Zulte Waregem — Mechelen

2027 begins: the second half of the Jupiler Pro League season

The Jupiler Pro League returns in January as the 2026/27 campaign moves into its second half. With fewer matchdays remaining, results begin to carry even more weight in the race for league positions.

17th Matchday – 15 to 17 January 2027

• KV Kortrijk – KRC Genk

• Cercle Brugge – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• SK Beveren – Club Brugge KV

• Lommel SK – RSC Anderlecht

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – RAAL La Louvière

• Royal Antwerp FC – KV Mechelen

• KVC Westerlo – KV Kortrijk

• Sint-Truidense VV – Standard Liège

• Cercle Brugge – KRC Genk

• RC Sporting Charleroi – KAA Gent

• SV Zulte Waregem – Oud-Heverlee Leuven

18th Matchday – 23 January 2027

• KRC Genk – SV Zulte Waregem

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Sint-Truidense VV

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – SK Beveren

19th Matchday – 30 January 2027

• Royal Antwerp FC – Club Brugge KV

• SV Zulte Waregem – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• RSC Anderlecht – KAA Gent

• KVC Westerlo – KRC Genk

• Cercle Brugge – Standard Liège

• Sint-Truidense VV – KV Mechelen

• RAAL La Louvière – RC Sporting Charleroi

• Lommel SK – Oud-Heverlee Leuven

• SK Beveren – KV Kortrijk

20th Matchday – 6 February 2027

• Club Brugge KV – Standard Liège

• KRC Genk – Royal Antwerp FC

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – RSC Anderlecht

• KAA Gent – SK Beveren

• KV Mechelen – Cercle Brugge

• RC Sporting Charleroi – KVC Westerlo

• SV Zulte Waregem – Lommel SK

• KV Kortrijk – RAAL La Louvière

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – Sint-Truidense VV

21st Matchday – 13 February 2027

• KVC Westerlo – Club Brugge KV

• Lommel SK – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• RSC Anderlecht – KV Mechelen

• SK Beveren – KRC Genk

• Sint-Truidense VV – KAA Gent

• Royal Antwerp FC – KV Kortrijk

• Cercle Brugge – RC Sporting Charleroi

• Standard Liège – SV Zulte Waregem

• RAAL La Louvière – Oud-Heverlee Leuven

22nd Matchday – 20 February 2027

• Club Brugge KV – Lommel SK

• KV Kortrijk – KRC Genk

• SV Zulte Waregem – RSC Anderlecht

• KAA Gent – RAAL La Louvière

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Royal Antwerp FC

• RC Sporting Charleroi – Standard Liège

• Sint-Truidense VV – Cercle Brugge

• KV Mechelen – SK Beveren

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – KVC Westerlo

23rd Matchday – 27 February 2027

• RSC Anderlecht – Club Brugge KV

• KRC Genk – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• Standard Liège – KAA Gent

• Royal Antwerp FC – SV Zulte Waregem

• Cercle Brugge – Oud-Heverlee Leuven

• KVC Westerlo – KV Mechelen

• SK Beveren – RC Sporting Charleroi

• RAAL La Louvière – Sint-Truidense VV

• Lommel SK – KV Kortrijk

24th Matchday – 6 March 2027

• Club Brugge KV – SK Beveren

• KVC Westerlo – RSC Anderlecht

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – KRC Genk

• KAA Gent – RC Sporting Charleroi

• Sint-Truidense VV – Royal Antwerp FC

• SV Zulte Waregem – Cercle Brugge

• KV Mechelen – KV Kortrijk

• RAAL La Louvière – Lommel SK

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – Standard Liège

Spring 2027: the Jupiler Pro League run-in

From March onwards, the finish line starts to come into view. With no end-of-season play-offs in 2026/27, these final matchdays can directly shape the title, European qualification and relegation positions.

25th Matchday – 13 March 2027

• RC Sporting Charleroi – Club Brugge KV

• Cercle Brugge – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• KRC Genk – Sint-Truidense VV

• RSC Anderlecht – Lommel SK

• KAA Gent – SV Zulte Waregem

• Royal Antwerp FC – RAAL La Louvière

• Standard Liège – KV Mechelen

• SK Beveren – KVC Westerlo

• KV Kortrijk – Oud-Heverlee Leuven

26th Matchday – 20 March 2027

• Club Brugge KV – KAA Gent

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• RSC Anderlecht – Standard Liège

• RAAL La Louvière – KRC Genk

• Lommel SK – Royal Antwerp FC

• KVC Westerlo – Cercle Brugge

• KV Mechelen – RC Sporting Charleroi

• Sint-Truidense VV – SK Beveren

• SV Zulte Waregem – KV Kortrijk

27th Matchday – 2 April 2027

• KV Kortrijk – Club Brugge KV

• SK Beveren – Royal Antwerp FC

• Standard Liège – Sint-Truidense VV

• Cercle Brugge – RAAL La Louvière

• RC Sporting Charleroi – Lommel SK

28th Matchday – 9 April 2027

• Royal Antwerp FC – Cercle Brugge

• KV Mechelen – KAA Gent

• Sint-Truidense VV – RC Sporting Charleroi

29th Matchday – 16 April 2027

• Cercle Brugge – KV Kortrijk

• KVC Westerlo – Sint-Truidense VV

• KV Mechelen – RAAL La Louvière

• SK Beveren – SV Zulte Waregem

30th Matchday – 23 April 2027

• Club Brugge KV – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• Royal Antwerp FC – KAA Gent

• RSC Anderlecht – Cercle Brugge

• RAAL La Louvière – Standard Liège

• SV Zulte Waregem – KV Mechelen

• KV Kortrijk – KVC Westerlo

31st Matchday – 30 April 2027

• Cercle Brugge – Club Brugge KV

• KAA Gent – KRC Genk

• Sint-Truidense VV – RSC Anderlecht

• KV Mechelen – Royal Antwerp FC

• Standard Liège – Lommel SK

• RC Sporting Charleroi – SV Zulte Waregem

• KVC Westerlo – Oud-Heverlee Leuven

• SK Beveren – RAAL La Louvière

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – KV Kortrijk

32nd Matchday – 7 May 2027

• Club Brugge KV – KV Mechelen

• RSC Anderlecht – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• KRC Genk – Cercle Brugge

• Royal Antwerp FC – Standard Liège

• KV Kortrijk – KAA Gent

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – RC Sporting Charleroi

• SV Zulte Waregem – Sint-Truidense VV

• RAAL La Louvière – KVC Westerlo

• Lommel SK – SK Beveren

33rd Matchday – 14 May 2027

• Sint-Truidense VV – Club Brugge KV

• KAA Gent – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• RSC Anderlecht – Royal Antwerp FC

• Standard Liège – KRC Genk

• Cercle Brugge – SK Beveren

• RC Sporting Charleroi – KV Kortrijk

• KV Mechelen – Oud-Heverlee Leuven

• KVC Westerlo – Lommel SK

• SV Zulte Waregem – RAAL La Louvière

34th Matchday – 21 May 2027

• Club Brugge KV – SV Zulte Waregem

• KRC Genk – KV Mechelen

• RAAL La Louvière – RSC Anderlecht

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – KAA Gent

• Royal Antwerp FC – KVC Westerlo

• SK Beveren – Standard Liège

• Lommel SK – Cercle Brugge

• KV Kortrijk – Sint-Truidense VV

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – RC Sporting Charleroi

After Matchday 34, the 2026/27 Jupiler Pro League season reaches its conclusion. With no end-of-season play-offs this year, the final league table will determine the Belgian champion, European qualification places and which clubs are relegated.

That makes 21 May a big date in the Belgian football calendar, with every point collected across the 34 matchdays contributing to the final standings.

Jupiler Pro League 2026/27 results: Matchdays 1–7

Missed the opening weeks of the Belgian Pro League? Browse the fixtures from Matchdays 1–7 below and revisit how the 2026/27 regular season got underway.

Matchday 1 – 7 to 9 August 2026

• Club Brugge KV – KV Kortrijk

• STVV – Lommel SK

• Standard Liège – Cercle Brugge

• KVC Westerlo – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• KAA Gent – KV Mechelen

• SV Zulte Waregem – KRC Genk

• RC Sporting Charleroi – Oud-Heverlee Leuven

• RSC Anderlecht – RAAL La Louvière

• Royal Antwerp FC – SK Beveren

Matchday 2 – 14 to 16 August 2026

• Cercle Brugge – Sint-Truidense VV

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – SV Zulte Waregem

• KV Kortrijk – Royal Antwerp FC

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Club Brugge KV

• KRC Genk – KVC Westerlo

• SK Beveren – RSC Anderlecht

• RAAL La Louvière – KAA Gent

• KV Mechelen – Standard Liège

• Lommel SK – RC Sporting Charleroi

Matchday 3 – 21 August to 3 September 2026

• Standard Liège – RAAL La Louvière

• SV Zulte Waregem – SK Beveren

• RC Sporting Charleroi – KV Mechelen

• KAA Gent – Oud-Heverlee Leuven

• Royal Antwerp FC – KRC Genk

• RSC Anderlecht – KV Kortrijk

• Lommel SK – KVC Westerlo

• Club Brugge KV – Cercle Brugge

• Sint-Truidense VV – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

Matchday 4 – 28 to 30 August 2026

• KRC Genk – SK Beveren

• RAAL La Louvière – KV Mechelen

• KV Kortrijk – RC Sporting Charleroi

• Cercle Brugge – Lommel SK

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Standard Liège

• KAA Gent – Club Brugge KV

• Royal Antwerp FC – Sint-Truidense VV

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – RSC Anderlecht

• KVC Westerlo – SV Zulte Waregem

Matchday 5 – 4 to 6 September 2026

• Lommel SK – Club Brugge KV

• RC Sporting Charleroi – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• KV Mechelen – KVC Westerlo

• Standard Liège – Royal Antwerp FC

• Sint-Truidense VV – RAAL La Louvière

• Cercle Brugge – KAA Gent

• KV Kortrijk – SV Zulte Waregem

• RSC Anderlecht – KRC Genk

• SK Beveren – Oud-Heverlee Leuven

Matchday 6 – 11 to 13 September 2026

• KV Mechelen – RSC Anderlecht

• SK Beveren – Sint-Truidense VV

• KVC Westerlo – Standard Liège

• Royale Union Saint-Gilloise – Lommel SK

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – Cercle Brugge

• Club Brugge KV – Royal Antwerp FC

• KRC Genk – KAA Gent

• SV Zulte Waregem – RC Sporting Charleroi

• RAAL La Louvière – KV Kortrijk

Matchday 7 – 18 to 20 September 2026

• KAA Gent – Standard Liège

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven – RAAL La Louvière

• RC Sporting Charleroi – Cercle Brugge

• Lommel SK – KV Mechelen

• RSC Anderlecht – SV Zulte Waregem

• Royal Antwerp FC – Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

• Sint-Truidense VV – KVC Westerlo

• Club Brugge KV – KRC Genk

• KV Kortrijk – SK Beveren

How Jupiler Pro League qualification and relegation work

The 2026/27 Jupiler Pro League uses a straightforward 18-team format across 34 matchdays, with no end-of-season play-offs. By contrast, the Belgian Pro League had 16 teams in 2023/24 before later format changes.

The club that finishes top of the table is crowned Belgian champion, while the teams in second, third and fourth qualify for European football. The Croky Cup winner also receives a European place, so the exact competition each club enters can depend on the final league standings and cup results. Play-offs were introduced in the 2009/10 season, an example of how the format changed over time.

At the other end of the table, the bottom two clubs are relegated directly to the Challenger Pro League.

That makes every match important, whether a team is fighting for the title, chasing Europe or trying to stay in Belgium’s top division.

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FAQs

What is the Belgium Jupiler League?

The Belgium Jupiler League, officially the Jupiler Pro League, is the top level of professional football in Belgium. You may also see it described as the Belgian Pro League, Belgian First Division or Belgium’s first division. It brings together the country’s leading clubs, with league results deciding the champion, European qualification and relegation.

How does the Belgian Pro League work in 2026/27?

The Belgian Pro League has 18 clubs playing a 34-matchday regular season in 2026/27. Each club plays every other team twice, once at home and once away. Teams earn three points (PTS) for a win, one for a draw and none for a defeat. The club with the highest total points at the end of the regular season wins the Jupiler Pro League.If clubs finish level on points, additional league criteria are used to determine their final position.

How many teams are in the Belgian First Division?

There are 18 clubs in the Belgian First Division for the 2026/27 season. Three clubs earned promotion to the top flight for the new campaign: KV Kortrijk, Lommel SK and SK Beveren. The expanded format means each team plays 34 league matches during the regular season.

Are there Europe Play-offs in the Jupiler Pro League in 2026/27?

No. There are no Europe Play-offs in the 2026/27 Jupiler Pro League. Europe Play-offs formed part of previous Belgian league formats, but the competition changed for 2026/27. European places are now determined directly through the final regular-season position, with the top four earning European qualification. The Croky Cup winner also receives a European ticket.

Are there Relegation Play-offs in the Belgian Pro League in 2026/27?

No. Relegation Play-offs are no longer part of the Jupiler Pro League format in 2026/27. Instead, the two clubs that finish at the bottom of the regular-season table are relegated directly to the Challenger Pro League. This makes the league easier to follow because the points achieved across the 34 matchdays determine the final positions without a separate relegation phase.

How do points and league results work?

A club receives three points for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a defeat. Those results build each club’s total points across the season. Football league tables may also display statistics such as matches played, wins, draws, defeats, goals scored, goals conceded, goal difference (GD) and PTS. The team in first position after Matchday 34 is the Belgian champion.

When does the Jupiler Pro League 2026/27 season finish?

The regular season is scheduled to finish during the weekend of 21 May 2027. Unlike previous formats, there is no additional championship play-off stage afterwards. That means the final matchday can directly decide the title, European positions and relegation.

Which clubs were promoted to the Belgian First Division for 2026/27?

KV Kortrijk, Lommel SK and SK Beveren joined the Jupiler Pro League for 2026/27. Their arrival helped expand the first division from 16 to 18 clubs and brought the league back to a traditional home-and-away regular-season format.

Is RAAL La Louvière in the Jupiler Pro League?

Yes. RAAL La Louvière compete in the Jupiler Pro League in 2026/27. You’ll find La Louvière throughout the fixture list, with matches against clubs including Anderlecht, Club Brugge, Standard Liège, Genk, Gent and Antwerp.

What happened to the old Belgian football play-off system?

The Belgian top flight previously used several forms of post-season play-offs, including championship, Europe Play-offs and Relegation Play-offs. That changed following an agreement on a new competition format. From 2026/27, the Jupiler Pro League returned to an 18-team regular season with 34 matchdays and no play-offs. It means every result contributes directly to each club’s final league position.

How does European qualification work in the Belgian Pro League?

The club that finishes first becomes Belgian champion, while the teams finishing second, third and fourth also receive European tickets. The Croky Cup winner receives a European place too. The exact UEFA competition and entry round can depend on Belgium’s allocation and cup results, so fans should check the latest qualification information once the final positions are known.

How does relegation work in Belgium's first division?

The two lowest-ranked clubs after the 34-matchday regular season are directly relegated from the Jupiler Pro League to the Challenger Pro League. There are no Jupiler Pro League relegation play-offs in 2026/27.

What are some of the biggest records in Belgian football history?

The Belgian first division has a long history stretching back to the late 19th century, producing generations of clubs, players, goals and memorable title races. Historic statistics and records include Raymond Mommens’ record of 614 league appearances and Albert De Cleyn’s 350 goals in 395 games. Because historical records can vary depending on which competitions and eras are counted, it’s worth checking the relevant official statistics when comparing records. The top scorer award was introduced in the 1945–46 season, adding another way to measure individual success alongside club titles. Erwin Vandenbergh was the player to claim the top scorer title six times, Victor Wegria won it four times, and Josip Weber took the title in three consecutive seasons.

Which famous players developed in Belgian football?

Belgian football has a strong reputation for player development, with clubs investing heavily in academies and young players. Belgian stars including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku developed at Belgian clubs before achieving success in larger European leagues. KRC Genk, in particular, has built a strong reputation for developing players who later move into major competitions around the world.

How old is the Belgian First Division?

Belgium’s national top-flight competition dates back to the 1895/96 season, making Belgian football one of Europe’s long-established domestic league systems. The competition and its format have changed considerably since those early years, eventually developing into the professional Belgian Pro League and today’s Jupiler Pro League.

Who are some of the most successful clubs in Belgian football history?

RSC Anderlecht, Club Brugge, Union Saint-Gilloise and Standard Liège are among the clubs with significant championship records in Belgian football history. Standard Liège have achieved 10 Belgian league championships, while Union Saint-Gilloise have added to a title history that stretches back more than a century. Historic achievements are one reason fixtures between Belgium’s established clubs continue to attract so much attention.

What statistics should I follow during the Jupiler Pro League season?

The league table gives you the quickest overview of how each team is performing. Useful statistics include games played, wins, draws, defeats, goals scored, goals conceded, goal difference (GD) and total points (PTS). Individual player stats can also help you follow the season, including appearances, goals and assists. For the bigger picture, keep an eye on each club’s position and recent league results as the season moves through its first and second half.

Where can I find Jupiler Pro League tickets?

You can browse current listings through the Jupiler Pro League collection on TicketSwap. Choose the match you want to attend and open its event page to check current ticket information and availability.

Can I sell Jupiler Pro League tickets on TicketSwap?

Yes. If you can no longer attend a match, you can sell your tickets on TicketSwap. Fans looking for another match can also explore football and other sports tickets across Belgium and the rest of Europe.