Did you watch nearly every game of the World Cup and come down with a case of football fever? Don’t worry if you’re looking for more soccer to watch and places to watch all those stars of the tournament play you’ve got plenty of options.
There are plenty of top leagues across the globe, but the best are found in Europe. With nearly every team in the tournament there are players that have made their mark in these top leagues. Not sure about the leagues or just want to learn more? Let’s break it down for you.
Premier League
Country: England/United Kingdom
Date of Return: December 26
How to Watch: Peacock, NBC, USA Network, NBCSports.com
Arguably one of the biggest leagues across the globe, the Premier League is packed full of talent from the World Cup. If you’re wondering just how great this league is, all but one of England’s players from the tournament play in the Premier League. This league is home to a relegation system where the bottom three teams are moved to the second division. The Premier League is one of the most watched leagues across the globe and it is no accident. It has produced stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, and Mo Salah. The well loved league makes its triumphant return from the international break on boxing day, December 26th, and is packed with some seriously sweet matchups.
La Liga
Country: Spain
Date of Return: December 29
How to Watch: ESPN+
Curious about where some of the biggest young stars are? La Liga is one of the richest beds of young and old talent across the globe. Home to the current Balon D’Or winner, the world’s greatest player award, Karim Benzema and talents alike have fled to this league. Young stars like Gavi, Ansu Fati, Tchouameni, and Vini Jr. have broken out in La Liga, making their way onto their prospective national teams and made a name for themselves at the World Cup. Top clubs like Barcelona have developed some of the greatest players to ever hit the pitch like the O.G. Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Still producing some crazy talent, this is one of the top leagues to keep your eyes on.
Bundesliga
Country: Germany
Date of Return: January 20
How to Watch: ESPN+
A hot bed for american talent, the Bundesliga has become one of the biggest landing spots for top talent. Borussia Dortmund, known for their stellar academy, has produced American stars Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna, along with rising world superstar Erling Haaland. Other American stars like Weston McKennie and Josh Sargent started their international football careers in this league and stars like Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller have made their mark as well. Just like the other leagues, there is a relegation system in place, which means winning means that much more. Nearly all of their games are on ESPN+ which means you can stay up-to-date on all the action with a click of a button.
Serie A
Country: Italy
Date of Return: January 4
How to Watch: CBS Sports
If you’re looking for drama, talent, and rising stars this is definitely the league for you. Serie A is home to some of the game’s top American’s like Weston McKennie and Sergino Dest, the American connection is growing faster than ever. If you want more star power than just some of the top Americans, players like France’s Olivier Giroud, Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku, and countless others have made the move to Serie A. If football god Zlatan Ibrahimovic loves the league you know that it might just be one of the top leagues to watch.
Ligue 1
Country: France
Date of Return: December 28
How to Watch: Prime Video
Arguably one of the most underrated top leagues, Ligue 1 offers some of the biggest and most undeniable talents across the globe. Some of France’s top players like hero Kylian Mbappe play for Paris Saint-Germain and even World Cup champions and Football G.O.A.T Lionel Messi play in the league. Even american star Tim Weah plays for legendary french club Lille, making this a top choice for talent across the globe.
Champions League
Country: All of Europe
Date of Return: February 14
How to Watch: Paramount +
Want to see a culmination of all the top talent across the biggest and most successful clubs in Europe? The champions league is your one stop shop for all the best. While this league does not play as many matches as the other top leagues, stars from across the biggest clubs in Europe meet in mega clashups that are sometimes only once in a lifetime. Set up similarly to the World Cup, teams are divided into groups then redrawn for the knockout round. If you want to see a competition that players dream of, this is it.
Major League Soccer
Country: United States and Canada
Date of Return: February 25
How to Watch: Apple TV, Fox Sports, ESPN
Looking to make it to the game in the United States? Major League Soccer (MLS) is the perfect league for you! Home to 29 teams across the USA and Canada, getting your in person football fix has never been easier. Clubs feature players from across the globe and even American talent that hit the pitches of Qatar this World Cup. With an abundance of streaming opportunities and multitude of clubs, getting your football fix in the United States is definitely achievable.
Now that you know all the top leagues, which are you going to watch? Let us know in the comments!
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