The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has unveiled the fixtures for the opening weekend of the 2026/27 season, with defending champions Rangers set to begin their title defence at home against Katsina United. Rangers, who lifted a record-extending ninth NPFL title last season, will welcome Katsina United to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, popularly known as the Cathedral, in Enugu on Sunday, 30 August. The fixture marks Inter Lagos’ first appearance in the Nigerian top flight after securing promotion from the Nigeria National League last season. The 2026/27 NPFL season will run from 28 August 2026 until 30 May 2027, with clubs hoping to make an early statement in the race for the title, continental qualification places and survival. 2026/27 NPFL Matchday One fixturesShooting Stars vs Inter Lagos (Friday, 28 August)Ikorodu City vs Ranchers BeesAbia Warriors vs Kun Khalifat FCBarau FC vs Nasarawa UnitedBendel Insurance vs Warri WolvesRangers vs Katsina UnitedRivers United vs Plateau UnitedKwara United vs Kano PillarsNiger Tornadoes vs EnyimbaDoma United vs Sporting Lagos