# Global professional football league preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-professional-football-league-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-27T16:11:54.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The 2026/2027 professional football seasons in Southeast Asia and Morocco are undergoing various organizational developments.

In Southeast Asia, preparations are underway for the Super League season. In Indonesia, the Sikambara Lampung supporter community is organizing the Sikambara Cup and supporting local businesses ahead of the Bhayangkara FC launch. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Football League has encountered management criticism regarding delayed announcements for broadcasters and match equipment. Additionally, a match between Kuala Lumpur City and Negeri Sembilan was postponed following an influenza outbreak in the Kuala Lumpur squad.

In Morocco, the National Professional Football League has finalized its schedule, with the first and second divisions set to begin on September 24. The first division will retain its 16-team format despite expansion requests. League President Abdessalam Belkchour announced a 10 million dirham grant for the first division champion and emphasized that promotion requirements will include specific financial and infrastructure standards.

## Claims

- The 2026/2027 professional football season will begin on September 24. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The first round of the first division includes a match between AS FAR ( الجيش الملكي) and Raja CA (الرجاء الرياضي). (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The first division will consist of 16 teams for the upcoming season. (single source)
- A financial grant of 10 million dirhams is allocated as a reward for winning the first division championship. (single source)
- The Casablanca Derby between Raja CA and Wydad AC is scheduled for the 11th round. (single source)
- Promotion to the first division requires meeting specific infrastructure and financial criteria. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Moroccan Professional Football League announces 2026/2027 season start

The Moroccan professional football league has announced the 2026/2027 season schedule, starting September 24 with 16 teams in the first division and a 10 million dirham prize for the champion.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moroccan-professional-football-league-announces-20262027-season-start

### 2026-08-22: Super League 2026/2027 faces organizational challenges and community preparations

The 2026–2027 Super League season faces mixed starts, with Sikambara Lampung preparing for Bhayangkara FC's launch while the Malaysian Football League deals with broadcast delays and player shortages.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/super-league-20262027-faces-organizational-challenges-and-community-preparations

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