See Full List As 2025/26 NPFL Season Begins On Friday

20 teams are set to compete in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, scheduled to kick off on Friday, August 22, 2025.

This season, marking the 54th edition of Nigeria’s top-flight football league and the 36th since its professionalisation, promises an exciting campaign under its current branding.

The 2025/26 NPFL will kick off on Friday with the opening match between defending champions Remo Stars FC and Rivers United FC.

The match will commence at 4:00 pm in Remo Stars Stadium.

Among teams playing in the NPFL are four privately owned clubs—the highest since 2019.

The clubs are Remo Stars, Ikorodu City, Barau FC, and Kun Khalifat.

All 20 teams competing in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season are

• Abia Warriors
• Barau
• Bayelsa United
• Bendel Insurance
• El-Kanemi Warriors
• Enugu Rangers
• Enyimba
• Ikorodu City
• Kano Pillars
• Katsina United
• Kun Khalifat
• Kwara United
• Nasarawa United
• Niger Tornadoes
• Plateau United
• Remo Stars
• Rivers United
• Shooting Stars
• Warri Wolves
• Wikki Tourists