Most fixtures are scheduled for 16:00 WAT. Some ties involving clubs still in CAF competitions have been flagged for possible postponement.
Saturday, 12 September 2026
| Time (WAT) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Doma United vs Enyimba | Pantami Stadium, Gombe |
Sunday, 13 September 2026
| Time (WAT) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Kwara United vs Katsina United | Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin |
| 16:00 | Bendel Insurance vs Kun Khalifat | Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City |
| 16:00 | Abia Warriors vs Ikorodu City | Umuahia Township Stadium |
| 16:00 | Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United | Bako Kontagora Stadium |
| 16:00 | Barau vs Ranchers Bees | Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano |
| 16:00 | Inter Lagos vs Sporting Lagos | Lagos |
| 16:00 | Enugu Rangers vs Nasarawa United | Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu* |
| 16:00 | Rivers United vs Warri Wolves | Port Harcourt* |
| 16:00 | Shooting Stars vs Kano Pillars | Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan* |
*Rivers United, Enugu Rangers and Shooting Stars have been reported as candidates for postponement because of CAF second-leg commitments.
Doma United lead the table after two wins from two (six points, three goals scored and none conceded). Enyimba travel to Gombe after an opening-round defeat to Niger Tornadoes.
Matchday 4 is scheduled for 19–20 September.