Celta Vigo’s opening La Liga fixture against Osasuna has been postponed after a fungus outbreak affected the playing surface at the Estadio de Balaídos.

The unusual issue with the pitch prompted concerns over the condition of the field ahead of the scheduled league opener, with La Liga confirming that the match could not go ahead as planned.

The decision comes as Celta prepared to begin their 2026-27 campaign on home soil, only for the condition of the pitch to force an unexpected change to their opening-day plans.

The fungus outbreak has reportedly affected areas of the playing surface, raising concerns about the quality and safety of the pitch for players.

La Liga subsequently confirmed the postponement, with the fixture between Celta Vigo and Osasuna to be rearranged for a later date.

The development is an unusual start to the new Spanish top-flight season, with both clubs now having to adjust their preparations and schedules because of a problem away from the pitch itself.

Celta will now wait for a new date for their meeting with Osasuna, while attention turns to resolving the condition of the Balaídos playing surface before competitive action can resume at the stadium.

The postponement highlights the importance of pitch maintenance at the highest level of football, with even an unexpected problem such as a fungal outbreak capable of disrupting a major league fixture.