The Uganda Premier League Secretariat has officially confirmed the first round fixtures for the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season. This opening phase will feature 12 clubs that have successfully fulfilled all the necessary requirements to compete in the top-flight competition.
Fans across the country now have a roadmap for the upcoming campaign. The Secretariat released the schedule for the initial stage, setting the stage for a highly anticipated season of top-tier football in Uganda.
Who is playing in the 2026/27 season?
The 2026/27 Uganda Premier League season will consist of 12 clubs that met all official criteria to participate. The confirmed lineup includes:
- BUL FC
- Express FC
- Lugazi FC
- Kigezi Homeboyz FC
- Maroons FC
- URA FC
- Police FC
- Mbarara City FC
- Ntugasaze FC
- SC Villa
- [Remaining clubs as per Secretariat list]
This group of twelve represents the elite of Ugandan football, ready to battle for supremacy in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League. Wamma, the competition is only getting tougher!
How will the first round shape up?
The first round of the 2026/27 season will consist of a series of matches involving the 12 qualified clubs to determine the early momentum for the championship. The Secretariat's announcement of these specific fixtures provides the foundation for the entire footballing calendar in Uganda.
With the fixtures now in the hands of the fans and the clubs, the preparation for the intense domestic campaign begins immediately. Every club, from the heavyweights like SC Villa and Express FC to the rising forces, is now focused on the opening fixtures.
It is a busy time for the Secretariat and the clubs as they prepare for the high-stakes environment of the top flight. Whether you are following URA FC or the battle in Lugazi, the schedule is finally out.
What are the next steps for the clubs?
All 12 participating clubs must now prepare for their opening matches according to the newly released schedule.
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Source: Uganda Premier League
