Clubs in Europe
Interactive Map of French Football Clubs (2026-27)
Updated for 2026-27, this map covers every club in the top two tiers of French football: Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, along with other levels of French football, are connected by a system of promotion and relegation. The top four teams in Ligue 1 qualify for the Champions League, nos.…
When Burgos Flirted With Fifth
On the way to the station in Burgos, I told my taxista that I had been to the game the day before. He looked at me in the rearview mirror and first said, in Spanish, “Me, too.” He paused and then, clearly surprised, added, “You went to the game?” He didn’t have to explain; I…
Interactive Map of Italian Football Clubs (2026-27)
Updated for 2026-27, this map covers every club in the top two tiers of Italian football: Serie A and Serie B. Serie A and Serie B, along with other levels of Italian football, are connected by a system of promotion and relegation. The top 6-8 teams in Serie A qualify for European competitions, while the…
Interactive Map of German Football Clubs (2026-27)
Updated for 2026-27, this map covers every club in the top two tiers of German football: Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. Each league has 18 teams per season. Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga are connected by promotion and relegation, as in England and other countries, but the German playoffs are a little different. In Germany, the team…
The Madrid Derby: Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid
The Madrid Derby: A Rivalry 100 Years in the Making The Madrid Derby, or El Derbi Madrileño, has a history that goes back more than 100 years, with intense matchups, legendary players, and high-stakes results. Put all of this in one of Europe's most vibrant cities, and two of its most glamorous and famous stadiums,…
How to Buy Bundesliga Tickets in 2026
Bundesliga tickets are among the best value in European football — here's how to get them. (Updated May 2026) The Bundesliga is probably best value-for-money option in European football -- but buying Bundesliga tickets is tricky and confusing. Part of that is the usual challenges to buying football tickets (i.e., demand) but in the case…
Is There Regular Football During an International Break?
Aside from the various international competitions, is there football during an international break? In other words, if your trip to the UK or Europe happens to fall during an international break, is watching World Cup qualifiers, or whatever, your only choice? It's not. There is regular league football during international breaks -- just not in…
Reader Report: Nick Sees a Game at Roma
We don't just sell tickets to Premier League games, although that is most of what we sell. We also sell Serie A tickets, including Roma tickets in the Stadio Olimpico. Here is a "Reader Report" from Nick, who saw Roma beat Hellas Verona in Serie A in 2025. We have a few sources for Roma…
What is the Coupe de France?
What is the Coupe de France, and how does it work? The Coupe de France, or French Cup, is the domestic cup football competition in France -- their version of England's FA Cup, if you will, but with significant differences. Here's a bit more about this annual competition. History of the Coupe de France, or…
Map and Photo Tour: Where Are the Liverpool FC Murals?
Many of our clients, after going to a game at Liverpool, told us they wished they had a map of the Liverpool FC murals around Anfield and Liverpool. So, since many people want to know where to find Liverpool FC murals, we created this map and photo tour. First, full credit to the blog This…
