FIATC Girona Opens 2026-2027 ACB Season at Fontajau Against UCAM Murcia
The FIATC Girona basketball club will tip off its 2026-2027 Liga Endesa campaign at home inside Fontajau, hosting UCAM Murcia on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at 17:00 local time (15:00 UTC), according to the official league schedule released by the ACB. Head coach Moncho Fernández prepares his squad for a challenging opening fixture that features a reunion with former Girona player Juani Marcos, who now suits up for the Murcia side.
Early Schedule Tests and the First Catalan Derby at Fontajau
Following the opening home encounter against UCAM Murcia, the club faces its first road trip of the domestic season. FIATC Girona travels to Basque Country to take on Baskonia on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at 18:00 local time (16:00 UTC).
According to the league calendar, Round 5 brings the season’s first Catalan derby to Fontajau on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Joventut Badalona—widely known as La Penya—visits Girona as the traditional rival for the local festivities (rival de fires), setting up a high-stakes fixture for the club’s fan base.
Balancing Domestic and European Commitments
With the release of the 2026-2027 master calendar by the Liga ACB, the technical staff gains complete visibility into the club’s demanding autumn schedule. Moncho Fernández and his coaching staff must manage player workloads across both domestic Liga Endesa play and European competition commitments.
What Comes Next for FIATC Girona
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