20-06-2025
New Bahraini football season set to kick off in September
The Bahrain Football Association (BFA) has officially announced the schedule for the 2025–2026 domestic football season, confirming the return of the Nasser bin Hamad Premier League on 11 September 2025. The national football calendar will run through to 31 May 2026, with dates for league and cup competitions across all levels now in place.
Full Domestic Calendar Outlined The upcoming season will begin on 1 September with the launch of youth-level competitions. The second-tier league, Bahrain's Division Two, will commence later in the year, with fixtures set to get underway on 15 October 2025.
Cup Competitions Slated for January
The BFA also confirmed the start dates for Bahrain's two major cup competitions. The prestigious King's Cup will kick off on 10 January 2026, while the Khalid bin Hamad Cup, a key tournament in the national football landscape, is scheduled to start shortly after on 21 January 2026.
Both competitions are expected to draw significant interest from clubs and supporters alike, particularly as cup fixtures often provide a stage for emerging talents and unexpected results.
