La Liga 2025/26 Updates & Changes
Big La Liga clubs are recognising not everything can go on as it is. Big decisions need to be made. That is, if they want to compete with Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Clubs are willing to make those decisions. This season, it seems several major contenders have been spending big cash on new signings they hope will shake things up on the pitch. There have been plenty of switch-ups off the pitch to keep an eye on, too.
Here are the updates to watch:
- Real Madrid has been busy picking up top young talent. New signings include Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, and Franco Mastantuono.
- Joan Garcia has moved from RCD Espanyol to rival club Barcelona.
- Celta looks to bolster its attack with Ferran Jutglà from Club Brugge.
- Xabi Alonso has finally taken up the mantle of head coach at Real Madrid.
- Real Sociedad has a new head coach, Sergio Francisco. As does Seville, with Matías Almeyda.
You’re probably as keen as we are to see how these changes will change the shape of the tournament this season. But you don’t have to wait around to find out. You can watch La Liga live and on demand at beIN Sports in Australia - and even get a one-week free trial!
Introducing the New Squad Cost Rules
There have been some pretty significant, if a little complicated, changes with regards to salary limits and squad costs in La Liga this season. Essentially, these changes give clubs more flexibility to spend on players.
For clubs over their squad cost limit, this is particularly useful. Clubs over their limit can now register up to three players (one through a transfer, and two as free agents) even if they exceed their cap. Those new signings are also temporarily exempted from full salary cap impact for a one-season grace period of sorts.
There’s also a new “minimum salary spend” initiative to help clubs stay competitive. Primera must spend at least 30% of turnover on wages. For Segunda División it’s 40%.
In short: expect more spending and more signings every season. As fans, we’re hoping this will shake things up and keep every season fresh. Stream La Liga matches on beIN Sports to see just how big an impact these changes will make!
More About La Liga
La Liga is the premier Spanish football league. It features the 20 best clubs in the country, including, of course, international giants like Barcelona and Real Madrid. At the forefront of the men's league pyramid, it consistently delivers gratifying games, something you would expect from a football league that has been around for nearly a century. Every season, football enthusiasts from across the globe flock to stadiums and tune in to their televisions to witness intensity-packed matches that ignite the football fire in every fan.
The 2025/26 season has kicked off. And it looks set to be one to remember. Barcelona will guard their trophy with everything they’ve got, while Real Madrid will be more determined than ever to snatch it back. Follow the action live and on demand and watch La Liga games on beIN Sports with a 7-day free trial!
FAQs
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No. La Liga is unfortunately not available on any free-to-air TV networks in Australia. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. You can enjoy La Liga coverage for free with a 7-day beIN Sports free trial!
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The 2025-26La Liga season comprises 38 rounds, with each of the 20 teams playing a total of 38 matches, culminating in a total of 380 matches in each season.
Certainly. beIN Sports offers live La Liga matches, and if you miss a game, you can also catch replays as part of your subscription.
The only place you can catch every game this season in Australia is beIN Sports. You can sign up directly to the sports-dedicated app, or get access via Fetch or Amazon Prime Video.