FC Barcelona will take centre stage at the gala to present the new Liga Prime Futsal. The event is scheduled for September 9 at the Salón Luis Aragonés in the RFEF's Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas, Madrid, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. The blaugrana club, reigning champions of the top futsal division, will be the star of the show for the launch of this reformed competition, which officially begins on September 11. This comes as Barça's first football team sits second in La Liga, with six points from two wins and a +7 goal difference, just one point behind leaders Alavés.
What is Liga Prime Futsal?
Liga Prime Futsal is the new name for the Primera División de fútbol sala. The competition will debut a format split into two tournaments: the Torneo Apertura, to be played between September and December, and the Torneo Clausura, scheduled between January and May. Each of these tournaments will consist of 15 regular league matchdays, followed by their respective playoff phases. This new design aims to maintain excitement and competitiveness throughout the entire season. The campaign kicks off earlier with the Spanish Supercup, which will be played on September 5 and 6 at the Palau Blaugrana in Barcelona.
What rule changes are being introduced?
The new league incorporates a series of rule modifications with a clear goal: to dynamize the game. The new regulations aim to reduce interruptions and increase the spectacle to deliver more fluid and attractive matches for fans. While the Mundo Deportivo report does not specify the technical details, the spirit of the reform is to speed up the pace of games. These adjustments arrive at a time when the first football team is also seeking fluency, though it must deal with significant absences like Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and Roony Bardghji, whose progress can be tracked on our injuries page.
How does Barcelona fit into the new format?
FC Barcelona is not only the host of the Supercup but also the defending champion that will lend prestige to the presentation gala. Its central role is a recognition of its dominance in the last campaign. The structure of two separate tournaments with playoffs gives more importance to consistency and offers two title opportunities within the same season. For the club, this presents an added logistical and sporting challenge, to be managed alongside the busy schedule of the football team, whose next La Liga fixture is at home against Rayo Vallecano on August 31. Fans can check the full calendar in our fixtures section.
What does it mean for the season?
The launch of Liga Prime Futsal marks the start of a season packed with activity for Barcelona's futsal section. The gala on September 9 serves as a symbolic starting shot before the competition begins two days later. For the club, maintaining its hegemony in this renewed discipline is a priority. This effort is part of a broader club season that started strongly in La Liga, where Xavi's team has scored seven goals without conceding any. The current standings, viewable on our standings page, show a very solid Barça aiming to lead the competition soon.
