The much delayed 2026/27 SportPesa League season will officially get underway on Friday, October 9,2026, with a number of high-profile fixtures scheduled across the opening weekend.
Nairobi United will kick off the new campaign when they host KCB at Police SACCO Stadium from 4:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The action will continue on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with three matches on the programme.
Mathare United will welcome APS Bomet to Police SACCO Stadium at 2:00 pm, before Posta Rangers face Shabana at Wangu’ru Stadium at 3:00 pm.
Gor Mahia will then make their league bow against Murang’a Seal in a 4:15 pm fixture, although the venue is yet to be confirmed.
The opening round will conclude on Sunday, October 11,2026, with five matches.
Ulinzi Stars will host Tusker at Ulinzi Sports Complex from 2pm, while 3K face Mara Sugar at Moi Stadium in Embu at 3:00 pm.
Migori Youth will take on Kenya Police at Green Stadium Awendo in another 3:00 pm kick-off.
The remaining two fixtures will see the winners of the play-off encounter host KK Homeboyz at a venue yet to be announced, while AFC Leopards will face Bandari at 4:15 pm, also at a venue to be confirmed.
The opening round promises several intriguing contests, with Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards, Tusker, Kenya Police and other established sides beginning their campaigns as they seek to make an early statement.
The fixtures come as Kenyan clubs prepare for another competitive domestic season, with the SportPesa League expected to provide an important platform for established teams and newly promoted sides to compete for honours.
SportPesa League 2026/27 Round One fixtures
Friday, October 9
Nairobi United vs KCB — Police SACCO Stadium, 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 10
Mathare United vs APS Bomet — Police SACCO Stadium, 2:00 pm
Posta Rangers vs Shabana — Wangu’ru Stadium, 3:00 pm
Gor Mahia vs Murang’a Seal — Venue TBC, 4:15 pm
Sunday, October 11
Ulinzi Stars vs Tusker — Ulinzi Sports Complex, 2:00 pm
3K vs Mara Sugar — Moi Stadium, Embu, 3:00 pm
Migori Youth vs Kenya Police — Green Stadium Awendo, 3:00 pm
Play-off Winners vs KK Homeboyz — Venue TBC, 3:00 pm
AFC Leopards vs Bandari — Venue TBC, 4:15 pm
