07/08/2026
THE NIGERIA PREMIER FOOTBALL LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR THE 2026/27 SEASON HAVE BEEN RELEASED ! ⭐
The Nigeria Premier Football League fixtures for the 2026/27 season have officially been released, with the new campaign set to kick off on August 28, 2026. Fans can now look forward to another exciting season filled with thrilling encounters, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments as clubs begin their quest for league glory.
The new season begins with continental campaigners Shooting Stars welcoming newly promoted Inter Lagos to the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan in a South West derby.
Top-four finishers and President Federation Cup finalists Ikorodu City will host newly promoted Ranchers Bees in Lagos, while Abia Warriors of Umuahia face Kun Khalifat of Owerri in a South East derby.
Elsewhere, Barau FC face Nasarawa United in an all-Northern affair, while 2022 NPFL champions Rivers United, who are entering their 10th consecutive season in the top flight since the club's rebranding as the Pride of Rivers, will host 2017 champions Plateau United.
Defending champions and joint record title holders Rangers International welcome Katsina United to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, popularly known as The Cathedral, in Enugu.
In Ilorin, Kwara United will battle Ahmed Musa's Kano Pillars in another intriguing opening-day encounter.
At the Lafia City Stadium, Niger Tornadoes host Enyimba International, with the People's Elephant celebrating 50 years in existence. It promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the opening weekend.
In Benin City, Bendel Insurance face Warri Wolves in a promising clash between two Midwestern clubs.
The opening round concludes with a meeting between newly promoted Doma United and Sporting Lagos, as the two newest outfits in the division face off in what promises to be an exciting opening-weekend encounter.
The 2026/27 NPFL season promises excitement from the very first whistle, with every club aiming to make a strong start in the race for the league title, continental qualification, and survival.