Soccer Leagues in “Corona” Times – The Soccer Column #19

last updated: 03/19/2020

Coronavirus is spreading all around the globe, and governments are taking measures to contain it. The suspension of mass events also includes sport and soccer matches. Therefore, we prepared a list of most prominent leagues and their current status.

The leagues are mostly suspended, or matches are played behind closed doors now. We will see if the season will be finished or canceled at all. Everything depends on the situation in the coming days and months.

STILL PLAYED NO RESTRICTIONS

STILL PLAYED BUT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

SUSPENDED

USA, CANADA: Major League Soccer (MLS)

Suspended for 30 days from 03/12/2020 till 04/11/2020

ENGLAND: Premier League

Premier League is suspended from 03/13/2020 with a planned return on 04/04/2020. However, everything depends on the further development of the COVID-19 situation.

ITALY: Seria A

Suspended for an indefinite time from 03/09/2020.

SPAIN: La Liga

La Liga is suspended for two weeks (two rounds) from 03/12/2020, as Real Madrid should be taken to quarantine. Follow-up decision should be published not later than 03/25/2020.

FRANCE: Ligue 1

Suspended till further notice from 03/13/2020

GERMANY: Bundesliga

Suspended till 04/02/2020.

NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie

Matches till 03/31/2020 were suspended due to the government order to forbid all events with more than 100 people.

PORTUGAL: Primeira Liga

Portuguese league is suspended for an indefinite time from 03/13/2020.

RUSSIA: Premier League

Suspended till 04/10/2020.

TURKEY: Super Lig

Suspended till further notice.

UEFA Champions League

Suspended at the moment. UEFA is looking for possibilities for finishing the competition with the final plan at the end of June 2020.

UEFA Europe League

Suspended at the moment. UEFA is looking for possibilities for finishing the competition with the final plan at the end of June 2020.

MOVED

EURO 2020

Euro was definitely moved to the year 2021 (06/11/2021 – 07/11/2021).

 

The situation can change rapidly, so we are prepared to update the list. We also update our Soccer League Fixtures Downloadable Spreadsheets once the situation in leagues is cleared.

As there are fewer sports on tv and stadiums I recommend spending more time with books. Check our list of top books about soccer.

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