Over the coming weeks, the football world’s attention will be focused on the World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Nevertheless, preparations for the new club season are already well underway. Read more about pre-season, the European qualifying rounds and the Jupiler Pro League.
First training session on June 22
The players will return to training on Monday, June 22. A few days later, the first pre-season friendly is already scheduled: the Mauves will travel to Sporting Hasselt on Saturday, June 27. More information about additional friendly matches will be communicated at a later date.
European campaign starts in the second qualifying round
This season, RSC Anderlecht will compete in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. Sporting must come through three qualifying rounds to reach the League Phase: the second qualifying round, the third qualifying round and the play-off round.
If eliminated from the Europa League, RSCA will drop into the next round of the UEFA Conference League. Therefore, to reach the league stage of a European competition, the Mauves must win at least two of their three European qualifying ties.
The draw for the second qualifying round of the Europa League will take place on Wednesday, June 17. RSC Anderlecht will be seeded in the draw. Potential opponents currently include Sheriff Tiraspol, Dynamo Kyiv, Beşiktaş, FC Twente, Hajduk Split, Tromsø, FC St. Gallen, CSKA Sofia and Hammarby. UEFA may still divide the clubs into smaller draw groups before the draw takes place.
The first and second legs of the second qualifying round will be played on Thursday, July 23 and Thursday, July 30.
Jupiler Pro League returns to its traditional format
The Jupiler Pro League is returning to its traditional format with 18 teams and 34 matchdays. All clubs will face each other twice: once at home and once away.
We bid farewell to FCV Dender and welcome SK Beveren and KV Kortrijk back to Belgium’s top division. The fixture list will be unveiled later this month by the Pro League. The opening matchday will take place during the weekend of August 7-9. Apart from possible rescheduled fixtures, there will no longer be any midweek league matchdays.
- 17/06 Europa League second qualifying round draw
- 22/06 First team returns to training
- 27/06 Sporting Hasselt - RSCA (friendly)
- 23 & 30/07 Europa League second qualifying round
- 6 & 13/08 Third qualifying round Europe
- 7-9/08 Jupiler Pro League opening matchday
- 20 & 27/08 Play-off Europe (if qualified)
Season tickets and match tickets
As always, season ticket holders will have access to all home matches in the Jupiler Pro League. They will also enjoy priority access to tickets for European and cup matches.
Mauve+ members will receive priority access to tickets for European, cup and league matches. Information regarding ticket sales will be communicated at a later date, following the announcement of fixtures and draws.
Fans wishing to become a season ticket holder can register on the waiting list. Depending on the number of places available, they will later receive a date on which they can purchase their season ticket.
Business Club
Would you like to become part of the Business Club from the 2026/27 season onwards? You will then attend all home matches in the league, cup and European qualifying rounds from some of the best seats at the Lotto Park. In addition, you will be invited to all Business Club events and will have the opportunity to connect with more than 500 companies and 2,500 business contacts.
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