# Indonesian football season preparations and structural moves > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-football-season-preparations > Updated: 2026-08-27T07:37:02.000Z. Sources: 30. Developments: 6. As the 2026/2027 season approaches, Indonesian football clubs across both the Super League and Liga 2 are intensifying preparations. In the Super League, PSS Sleman is entering its final stages of readiness, with head coach Pieter Huistra considering a final friendly match against Liga 2 side Persiku Kudus to ensure player playing time. The club reports positive physical trends, including the return of winger Melvyn Lorenzen to training. In Liga 2, PSGC Ciamis reports 60 to 70 percent readiness, with management considering training camps in Yogyakarta to facilitate testing against opponents. PSPS Pekanbaru has bolstered its squad to 27 players with the signing of 19-year-old midfielder and winger Dimas Wicaksono Putra Rahman. To support the top tier, PT Liga Indonesia Baru (I. League) has increased club subsidies from Rp19 billion to Rp27 billion. While the U-23 player mandate has been removed, I. League Director Ferry Paulus stated that clubs will receive incentives based on the minutes played by young players to encourage talent development. Club activities remain high: Arema FC recently secured a 2-0 victory against Deltras Sidoarjo in a closed-door session at Kanjuruhan Stadium, which has passed a re-risk assessment with a score of 87.19. Roster movements continue, including Garudayaksa FC signing Mexican striker Brian Rubio and Arema FC's permanent release of Brazilian striker Joel Vinicius. Additionally, the I. League has rescheduled the Persija Jakarta vs. Persib Bandung match to the second week of competition for logistical and security reasons. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: PSS Sleman finalizes preparations for Super League season PSS Sleman is finalizing preparations for the 2026/2027 Super League, including potential final friendlies and the return of winger Melvyn Lorenzen to training ahead of their opener against Bali United. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pss-sleman-finalizes-preparations-for-super-league-season ### 2026-08-25: I. League increases Super League subsidies to Rp27 billion I. League increases Super League club subsidies to Rp27 billion and introduces youth player incentives as teams like Arema FC and Garudayaksa FC finalize preparations for the 2026/27 season. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arema-fc-reshuffles-squad-with-zijlstra-arrival-and-vinicius-departure ### 2026-08-22: Persija Jakarta concludes Thailand training camp with victories Persija Jakarta concluded its Thailand training camp with victories over Chiangrai United and Police Tero. The club also confirmed Dani Ibrohim's loan to Deltras FC and Mauro Zijlstra's move to Arema FC. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pss-sleman-draws-1-1-with-psm-makassar-in-preseason-friendly ### 2026-08-20: Indonesia sports update: Garuda Pertiwi U16 reaches Srikandi Merdeka Cup final Indonesia sees major sports progress: Garuda Pertiwi U16 reaches the Srikandi Merdeka Cup final, Amri/Nita advance to the BWF World Championship semifinals, and Indonesia qualifies for the 2026 FIFAe World Cup. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/persebaya-surabaya-prepares-for-super-league-second-round-and-transfer-decisions ### 2026-08-19: Indonesian Liga 2 clubs prepare for 2026/2027 season Indonesian Liga 2 clubs PSGC Ciamis and PSPS Pekanbaru prepare for the 2026/2027 season through tactical training and new player signings, including Dimas Wicaksono. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-liga-2-clubs-prepare-for-20262027-season ### 2026-08-16: Super League 2026/2027: Clubs intensify transfers and facility upgrades Indonesian Super League clubs are aggressively reshaping squads through transfers and upgrading facilities like Brawijaya Stadium ahead of the 2026/2027 season. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psim-yogyakarta-coach-discusses-recruitment-and-match-performance --- Cite as: Indonesian football season preparations and structural moves. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-football-season-preparations