Moroccan Professional Football League announces 2026/2027 season start

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The National Professional Football League has finalized the schedule and draw for the 2026/2027 Moroccan professional football season. The competition for both the first and second divisions is set to commence on September 24.

Following the official draw held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, the first division will maintain its current format of 16 teams, despite previous calls from some clubs and coaches to expand the league to 20 participants. The opening round of the first division features several high-profile matchups, most notably a clash between AS FAR and Raja CA.

League President Abdessalam Belkchour announced that a 10 million dirham grant will be awarded to the first division champion. Additionally, he noted that promotion to the top flight will depend not only on sporting results but also on clubs meeting specific financial and infrastructure requirements outlined in the league's regulations.

Entities

AS FAR · Abdessalam Belkchour · National Professional Football League · Raja CA · Wydad AC

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The first division will consist of 16 teams for the upcoming season. al3omk.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A financial grant of 10 million dirhams is allocated as a reward for winning the first division championship. al3omk.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The 2026/2027 professional football season will begin on September 24. al3omk.com · alyaoum24.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Promotion to the first division requires meeting specific infrastructure and financial criteria. al3omk.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Casablanca Derby between Raja CA and Wydad AC is scheduled for the 11th round. al3omk.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The first round of the first division includes a match between AS FAR ( الجيش الملكي) and Raja CA (الرجاء الرياضي). al3omk.com · alyaoum24.com