Persib Bandung unveils squad and targets fourth consecutive title

Indonesian football clubs are preparing for the 2026/2027 season. Persib Bandung has officially unveiled its 32-player squad and new jersey at the Bandung Arena. Led by manager Umuh Muchtar, the club aims to secure a fourth consecutive Super League title and perform strongly in the AFC Champions League Two and ASEAN Club Championship. Persib's squad includes 12 foreign players and notable Indonesian internationals such as Sandy Walsh and Ragnar Oratmangoen.

Persib is scheduled to face Manila Digger FC in an AFC Champions League Two playoff on August 31, 2026, at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium. The match will be held without spectators. Midfielder Beckham Putra expressed confidence following a training camp in Bali, though he noted the importance of supporter discipline.

Other domestic developments include Semen Padang FC launching its official team and jersey, and Bhayangkara FC preparing for its team launch in Lampung. Additionally, Garudayaksa FC, a newly promoted side, is undergoing training in Solo and Yogyakarta to prepare for its debut in the top flight. In regional news, the West Sumatra Provincial Sports Week (Porprov) is set to return in October 2026 after an eight-year hiatus.