New Kuwait Premier League season to begin on August 25

A file photo of players in action.

KUWAIT CITY, June 2: The Kuwait Football Association has informed clubs that the 2026–2027 Premier League season will begin on August 25.

The decision comes nearly two months after the current campaign concludes on June 29, when the final round of the championship group is scheduled to be played.

The earlier start reflects efforts by the federation to better structure the domestic football calendar amid a busy schedule of competitions and international commitments. These include the national team’s participation in the Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27) in Saudi Arabia from September 23 to October 6, as well as the AFC Asian Cup scheduled in Saudi Arabia from January 7 to February 5. FIFA international breaks in November, March, and June are also part of the calendar.

This season has already experienced multiple interruptions due to regional circumstances, which disrupted the flow of domestic competitions. League action resumed in May with rounds 15, 16, and 17, in addition to the Crown Prince Cup final, before being halted again due to the national team’s training camp in Bangkok, where they are preparing for a friendly against Thailand on Friday.

The second phase of the league is set to conclude on June 13 with the 18th round. The championship group will then begin on June 16, with matches scheduled for June 19, 22, and 25, before the season wraps up on June 29.

By Hassan Mosa

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff