Belgium: Jupiler Pro League to return to a "classic 18-team format" from 2026-27

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Jupiler Pro League: Belgium opts to revert to 18 teams instead of 16 in 2026-27 - ©  Jupiler Pro League

"From the 2026-27 season, the Jupiler Pro League will return to the classic format with 18 teams (instead of 16 in 2024-25) playing a regular 34-matchday competition. At the end of the competition, the winner is crowned champion. The clubs ranked second to fourth are entitled to a European ticket, as is the winner of the Croky Cup. The last two...

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Jupiler Pro League: Belgium opts to revert to 18 teams instead of 16 in 2026-27 - ©  Jupiler Pro League

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