Argentina’s 2026 First Division Clausura begins on Thursday, 23 July, with three matches across Zone B and the first interzonal fixture. The opening day marks the return of domestic competition after the World Cup and starts a new title race.
Belgrano host Rosario Central at 7:30 p.m. and Sarmiento welcome Argentinos Juniors at the same time. Thursday closes at 9:45 p.m. with Defensa y Justicia against Aldosivi.
Five games follow on Friday: Gimnasia de Mendoza-Central Córdoba, Racing-Gimnasia La Plata, Vélez-Instituto, Huracán-Banfield and Platense-Unión.
Saturday features Estudiantes de Río Cuarto-Tigre, Newell’s-Talleres, River-Barracas Central and Lanús-San Lorenzo. Sunday closes the round with Atlético Tucumán-Independiente Rivadavia, Estudiantes-Independiente and Deportivo Riestra-Boca.
The second round begins on Tuesday, 28 July, and runs through Thursday, 6 August. The Clausura opens an intense calendar joining clubs from different provinces, major cities and the Argentine interior.
