There are 20 teams in La Liga in 2026/27, stretching from Santander on Spain’s north coast to Málaga in Andalusia. The league mixes global giants such as Real Madrid and Barcelona with historic regional clubs, intense city rivals and three newly promoted teams returning to the top flight.
This guide lists every La Liga team for the 2026/27 season, along with its city, home stadium and foundation year. It also explains where the clubs are located across Spain and highlights the biggest geographical clusters, including four top-flight clubs from the Madrid area.
2026/27 update: Racing Santander, RC Deportivo and Málaga CF are the three promoted clubs this season. FC Barcelona are playing at Spotify Camp Nou, while Real Betis are temporarily using Estadio La Cartuja during the redevelopment of the Benito Villamarín.
All 20 La Liga Teams in 2026/27
The official LaLiga club list confirms the following 20 teams are competing in Spain’s top division in 2026/27.
| Club | City | Home Stadium | Founded | 2026/27 Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club | Bilbao | San Mamés | 1898 | Returning top-flight club |
| Atlético de Madrid | Madrid | Riyadh Air Metropolitano | 1903 | Returning top-flight club |
| CA Osasuna | Pamplona | El Sadar | 1920 | Returning top-flight club |
| Celta | Vigo | ABANCA Balaídos | 1923 | Returning top-flight club |
| Deportivo Alavés | Vitoria-Gasteiz | Mendizorrotza | 1921 | Returning top-flight club |
| Elche CF | Elche | Martínez Valero | 1923 | Returning top-flight club |
| FC Barcelona | Barcelona | Spotify Camp Nou | 1899 | Returning top-flight club |
| Getafe CF | Getafe | Coliseum | 1983 | Returning top-flight club |
| Levante UD | Valencia | Ciutat de València | 1909 | Returning top-flight club |
| Málaga CF | Málaga | La Rosaleda | 1994 | Promoted |
| Racing Santander | Santander | El Sardinero | 1913 | Promoted |
| Rayo Vallecano | Madrid | Estadio de Vallecas | 1924 | Returning top-flight club |
| RC Deportivo | A Coruña | Riazor | 1906 | Promoted |
| RCD Espanyol | Cornellà de Llobregat | RCDE Stadium | 1900 | Returning top-flight club |
| Real Betis | Seville | La Cartuja* | 1907 | Returning top-flight club |
| Real Madrid | Madrid | Santiago Bernabéu | 1902 | Returning top-flight club |
| Real Sociedad | San Sebastián | Reale Arena | 1909 | Returning top-flight club |
| Sevilla FC | Seville | Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán | 1890 | Returning top-flight club |
| Valencia CF | Valencia | Mestalla | 1919 | Returning top-flight club |
| Villarreal CF | Villarreal | Estadio de la Cerámica | 1923 | Returning top-flight club |
*Real Betis are using La Cartuja as their temporary home while redevelopment work continues at the Benito Villamarín.
For live position changes throughout the season, see our La Liga standings. For upcoming games, dates and kickoff times, use the La Liga Schedule 2026/27.
Which Teams Were Promoted to La Liga for 2026/27?
The three promoted teams are Racing Santander, RC Deportivo and Málaga CF. Their return gives the 2026/27 season a noticeably more traditional feel, because all three clubs have long histories in Spain’s top divisions and strong regional fan bases.
Racing Santander
Racing returned to La Liga after a long absence, bringing El Sardinero and Cantabrian football back to the top flight. The club earned automatic promotion after finishing first in the 2025/26 second division.
RC Deportivo
Deportivo are back in La Liga after eight years away. The A Coruña club were Spanish champions in 1999/2000, and their return also restores the Galician derby against Celta.
Málaga CF
Málaga claimed the third promotion place through the playoff. Their return puts La Rosaleda back on the La Liga calendar and gives Andalusia a third top-flight representative alongside Real Betis and Sevilla.
Promotion and relegation are central to how the Spanish league system works. Our guide to how relegation works in La Liga explains the bottom-three rule, tiebreakers and promotion process.
Map of La Liga Teams in Spain: Where Are the Clubs Based?
La Liga is not spread evenly across Spain. Some regions have several clubs close together, while others have only one representative. That geography helps explain many of the league’s strongest rivalries.
Madrid and the surrounding area — 4 clubs
- Real Madrid — Madrid
- Atlético de Madrid — Madrid
- Rayo Vallecano — Madrid
- Getafe CF — Getafe
The Madrid region has the biggest concentration of La Liga teams in 2026/27. Real Madrid and Atlético are the global heavyweights, while Rayo represent Vallecas and Getafe are based just south of the capital.
Catalonia — 2 clubs
- FC Barcelona — Barcelona
- RCD Espanyol — Cornellà de Llobregat
Barcelona and Espanyol remain Catalonia’s two top-flight representatives. Barcelona are again hosting league matches at Spotify Camp Nou during the stadium’s phased redevelopment.
Basque Country and Navarre — 4 clubs
- Athletic Club — Bilbao
- Real Sociedad — San Sebastián
- Deportivo Alavés — Vitoria-Gasteiz
- CA Osasuna — Pamplona, Navarre
This northern cluster produces some of the league’s most distinctive football cultures. Athletic and Real Sociedad contest the Basque derby, while Alavés and Osasuna add further regional intensity.
Valencian Community — 4 clubs
- Valencia CF — Valencia
- Levante UD — Valencia
- Villarreal CF — Villarreal
- Elche CF — Elche
The Valencian Community matches Madrid’s four-club total. Valencia and Levante share the same city, while Villarreal and Elche give the region unusually dense top-flight representation.
Andalusia — 3 clubs
- Sevilla FC — Seville
- Real Betis — Seville
- Málaga CF — Málaga
Seville remains one of Spain’s great football cities, with Sevilla and Betis contesting the Seville derby. Málaga’s promotion expands Andalusia’s top-flight presence to three clubs.
Galicia — 2 clubs
- Celta — Vigo
- RC Deportivo — A Coruña
Deportivo’s promotion means the Galician derby is back in La Liga, restoring one of Spanish football’s most important regional rivalries.
Cantabria — 1 club
- Racing Santander — Santander
Racing are Cantabria’s sole La Liga representative and one of the biggest geographic additions to the 2026/27 top-flight map.
Quick Guide to Every La Liga Club in 2026/27
Athletic Club
Bilbao’s Athletic Club are one of Spanish football’s most distinctive institutions. San Mamés is among the league’s strongest home atmospheres, and the club’s Basque-only player policy remains unique at elite level.
Atlético de Madrid
Atlético are one of the three biggest forces in modern Spanish football. Their home, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, is one of the largest and most modern stadiums in the league.
CA Osasuna
Based in Pamplona, Osasuna are closely tied to Navarre and have built a reputation for a demanding home environment at El Sadar.
Celta
Celta represent Vigo and southern Galicia. Their rivalry with Deportivo returns to the top flight in 2026/27 after Deportivo’s promotion.
Deportivo Alavés
Alavés are based in Vitoria-Gasteiz and play at Mendizorrotza. They are one of three Basque Country clubs in the division.
Elche CF
Elche play at the Martínez Valero, one of the larger stadiums outside Spain’s traditional elite clubs, and add another strong presence from the Valencian Community.
FC Barcelona
Barcelona enter 2026/27 as the defending champions and continue their gradual return to Spotify Camp Nou. They remain one of the league’s biggest global attractions.
Getafe CF
Getafe are based in the Madrid metropolitan area and play at the Coliseum. Their presence helps make Madrid the most club-dense part of the 2026/27 league map.
Levante UD
Levante are Valencia’s second major top-flight club and play at the Ciutat de València, giving the city a local rivalry with Valencia CF.
Málaga CF
Back in the top flight after winning the promotion playoff, Málaga return La Rosaleda to La Liga and strengthen Andalusia’s representation.
Racing Santander
Racing’s return brings historic El Sardinero back to the first division. The Cantabrian club were automatic promotion winners in 2025/26.
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo are strongly identified with the Vallecas district of Madrid. Their compact stadium and neighbourhood identity make them very different from the capital’s two giant clubs.
RC Deportivo
Deportivo return to La Liga as one of the most historically significant promoted clubs in recent years. Their 1999/2000 title remains one of the landmark championships of the modern Spanish era.
RCD Espanyol
Espanyol are Barcelona’s other major professional club. They are based in Cornellà de Llobregat and play at the RCDE Stadium.
Real Betis
Betis are temporarily playing at La Cartuja while the Benito Villamarín is being redeveloped. Their Seville derby against Sevilla remains one of the league’s biggest fixtures.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are Spain’s most successful league club historically and play at the Santiago Bernabéu. You can see every champion by season in our La Liga winners by year guide.
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad are based in San Sebastián and play at the Reale Arena. Their rivalry with Athletic Club gives the league one of its most culturally significant derbies.
Sevilla FC
Sevilla play at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán and share their city with Betis. The stadium is also included in our ranking of the top La Liga stadiums in 2026.
Valencia CF
Valencia remain one of Spain’s best-known clubs and continue to play at Mestalla, one of the country’s most historic top-flight stadiums.
Villarreal CF
Villarreal are based in a much smaller city than most elite European clubs, but their sustained sporting success has made the Estadio de la Cerámica a familiar venue in both La Liga and European competition.
Which La Liga Teams Have the Biggest Global Followings?
Real Madrid and Barcelona are comfortably the league’s biggest global brands, with Atlético de Madrid forming a clear third tier in international reach. Athletic Club, Valencia, Sevilla and Real Betis also have large and highly engaged supporter bases.
For a broader comparison, see our ranking of the La Liga clubs with the most fans in 2026.
Which La Liga Teams Changed the Most in the 2026 Summer Transfer Window?
The end of the summer window reshaped several squads, including major moves involving Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético and Sevilla. Because squad lists change more frequently than club locations or stadiums, we track the biggest moves separately in our Top 10 La Liga Transfers 2026 guide.
You can also compare the league’s standout individuals in our Top 10 Players in La Liga 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 20 teams in La Liga in the 2026/27 season. Each club plays every other team twice, once at home and once away, for a 38-match league season.
The 20 clubs are Athletic Club, Atlético de Madrid, CA Osasuna, Celta, Deportivo Alavés, Elche CF, FC Barcelona, Getafe CF, Levante UD, Málaga CF, Racing Santander, Rayo Vallecano, RC Deportivo, RCD Espanyol, Real Betis, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Sevilla FC, Valencia CF and Villarreal CF.
Racing Santander, RC Deportivo and Málaga CF were promoted for the 2026/27 season. Racing and Deportivo earned automatic promotion, while Málaga won promotion through the playoff.
Four 2026/27 La Liga clubs are from Madrid or the surrounding metropolitan area: Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Rayo Vallecano and Getafe CF.
Two La Liga clubs are based in the Barcelona area in 2026/27: FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol.
FC Barcelona are playing home matches at Spotify Camp Nou in 2026/27. The club is continuing a phased return while redevelopment work progresses.
Real Betis are temporarily using Estadio La Cartuja in Seville while redevelopment work is carried out at the Benito Villamarín.
The Madrid area and the Valencian Community each have four clubs in the 2026/27 top flight. The Basque Country plus neighbouring Navarre also form a four-club northern cluster when Osasuna is included.
Follow Every La Liga Team Throughout 2026/27
The 2026/27 club lineup combines Spain’s biggest global names with several historic returns. Racing Santander, Deportivo and Málaga add new stadiums, renewed rivalries and more geographic variety to the league, while established clubs continue to battle across a 38-match season.
Bookmark our La Liga standings for the latest table and our La Liga schedule for upcoming fixtures, kickoff times and matchdays.
Primary sources: Official LaLiga 2026/27 club list and LaLiga’s 2026/27 promotion announcement.
