The 19th season of Bangladesh's top-tier football league will kick off on September 18, with Bashundhara Kings defending their record-tying sixth championship title.
The Bangladesh Football League 2026-27 season is set to begin on September 18, 2026, marking the 19th season of the country's premier professional football competition since its establishment in 2007. This will be the second season under the rebranded Bangladesh Football League name.
Bashundhara Kings enter the new season as defending champions, having won their sixth title in the 2025-26 season. This achievement ties them with Dhaka Abahani for the most championships in league history, setting up an exciting competition between the two powerhouse clubs.
The upcoming season will feature 12 teams competing for the championship trophy. Football remains one of the most popular sports across Bangladesh, with matches drawing enthusiastic support from fans in cities and villages alike.
The league schedule is expected to run through 2027, providing months of competitive football action for supporters throughout the country. Local football fans in Naogaon and Rajshahi divisions will have opportunities to follow their favorite teams and players throughout the season via television broadcasts and online streaming platforms.