The fixture will take place on Friday, 28 August in Ibadan and will raise the curtain on the new season. The remaining nine matches of Matchday One will be played across various centres on Sunday, 30 August.
Opening Fixture
Shooting Stars, popularly known as the Oluyole Warriors, will welcome Inter Lagos in what promises to be an exciting South-West clash. The Ibadan side will be eager to make a strong start in front of their home supporters as they begin their domestic and continental campaign.
Full Matchday One Fixtures
Friday, 28 August
- Shooting Stars vs Inter Lagos (Ibadan)
Sunday, 30 August
- Ikorodu City vs Ranchers Bees
- Abia Warriors vs Kun Khalifat FC
- Barau FC vs Nasarawa United
- Bendel Insurance vs Warri Wolves
- Rangers International vs Katsina United
- Rivers United vs Plateau United
- Kwara United vs Kano Pillars
- Niger Tornadoes vs Enyimba
- Doma United vs Sporting Lagos
The fixtures mark the official start of the 2026/27 NPFL season as all 20 clubs begin their pursuit of league glory.