The 2025/2026 SuperLiga season is set to kick off on Friday, July 11, with the opening match between Metaloglobus and Universitatea Cluj, broadcast live on Digi Sport 1 at 19:00[2][4]. Reigning champions FCSB secured the title in the 2024/2025 campaign, setting high expectations for the upcoming season.
Giovanni Becali, a prominent figure in Romanian football, anticipates a fiercely competitive title race this season involving five clubs: **FCSB, CFR Cluj, Universitatea Craiova, Dinamo, and Rapid**[2]. Reflecting on the recent 2-1 victory of FCSB over CFR Cluj, Becali remarked on the quality of play despite the early stage of preparations and expressed hope that the championship battle will remain open until the final matchday.
He emphasized that while Craiova is a strong contender, other traditional powerhouses like Dinamo and Rapid should not be underestimated. Becali advocates for a championship fight that extends through the entire season, suggesting a tightly contested league where each team earns their rightful place by the end[2].
The season will follow the competition calendar approved by the Romanian Football Federation, starting mid-July, with a winter break after the 21st round in December and resuming in mid-January 2026. The play-off and play-out phases are scheduled to begin in mid-March, concluding by late May 2026[1][3].
This anticipated competitive environment highlights the SuperLiga’s growing intensity and showcases Romanian football’s commitment to maintaining a high standard of competition. With five clubs poised to challenge for the crown, fans can expect a thrilling season unfolding right up to the last round.