FC Luzern kicks off the new Super League season on Saturday, July 25, with a home match against the reigning Swiss champion FC Thun. The game will take place at the newly named Thermoplan Arena and is set to start at 20:30. This match also marks the competitive debut of the new head coach Udo Portmann, who has taken over from Mario Frick. Portmann faces the titleholder right away in his debut, adding extra excitement to the match. In a break from tradition, SRF will not broadcast the Saturday evening match. Instead, the channel will show the duel between Lugano and Vaduz on Sunday, which serves as the official opening match of the new AIL Arena. In the early weeks of the season, FC Luzern faces a challenge, as after the opener against Thun, they have away games in Sion and St. Gallen. The 2026/27 season is also significant as FC Luzern celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. The jubilee begins with a home game against the reigning champion, increasing the importance of the match. Additionally, the Swiss championship will be held for the 130th consecutive time this season, setting a new record for Switzerland. The first matches of the season are crucial for FC Luzern as they must prove themselves against strong opponents. After the match against Thun, Lausanne-Sport will visit Luzern at the end of August, followed by further encounters against Vaduz, the Young Boys, Basel, the Grasshoppers, and Lugano until the first national team break in early October. The reunion with champion Thun promises to be an exciting duel, and FC Luzern fans can look forward to an exhilarating season opener.