FKF Unveils 2026/27 Football Season Calendar as Clubs Prepare for New Campaign

By Brian Rajula | June 19, 2026

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has officially released the calendar for the 2026/27 domestic football season, setting the stage for clubs across the country to begin preparations for another competitive campaign.

The FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee approved the key dates covering player registration periods and league kick-off dates for both men’s and women’s competitions. The announcement provides clubs with a clear timeline as they prepare their squads ahead of the new season.

SportPesa Premier League Registration and Kick-Off

Player registration for the SportPesa Premier League will officially open on June 21, 2026, and remain open until August 21, 2026. Clubs competing in the top-flight league are expected to finalize their player transfers and registrations within this period.

The new SportPesa Premier League season is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, August 22, 2026, marking the beginning of another exciting battle for the league title.

National Super League and Division One Dates Confirmed

The FKF National Super League (NSL) registration window will run from June 26 to August 28, 2026, with the competition set to begin on August 29, 2026.

Meanwhile, clubs participating in the FKF Division One League will register players between July 1 and September 4, 2026. The league is expected to kick off on September 12, 2026.

Women’s Football Calendar Released

FKF has also announced registration and competition dates for women’s football leagues.

Registration for the FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) will open on June 28, 2026, and close on August 31, 2026. The new season will officially begin on September 5, 2026.

For the FKF Women’s National Super League, registration will run from July 1 to September 5, 2026, while league action will commence on September 12, 2026.

The FKF Women’s Division One League registration period has been scheduled between July 3 and September 11, 2026, with the league set to kick off on September 19, 2026.

FKF Calls on Clubs to Meet Requirements

The federation has urged all participating clubs to complete player registrations within the stipulated timelines and ensure they comply with all licensing, administrative, and competition requirements before the registration deadlines.

FKF officials believe the early release of the calendar will give clubs adequate time to organize their squads, secure licenses, and prepare for the upcoming season.

With the official calendar now confirmed, attention shifts to player transfers, squad rebuilding, and preseason preparations as clubs look to strengthen their teams ahead of the new campaign.

FKF says it will continue working closely with clubs and stakeholders to ensure a smooth, competitive, and well-organized 2026/27 season as Kenyan football seeks to build on the gains made over the past year.

Key Dates at a Glance

The countdown to the 2026/27 season has officially begun, with clubs now racing against time to assemble squads capable of challenging for honors across Kenya’s football pyramid.