The Malta Premier League 2025/26 season is officially underway following the live fixture draw on Monday night, broadcast on TVMSport+. Senior MPL official Alan Abela outlined the league’s goals and new initiatives, highlighting a strong focus on fan attendance, financial growth, and a better matchday experience.
“For the first time, we’ve ended the season with a profit of over €80,000,” Abela said. “This shows real progress and gives us more confidence moving forward.”
One major highlight for the new season is the return of Valletta FC, a club with a large fan base expected to further boost attendance.
The league is encouraging all clubs to play their part by organising hospitality events around matches, with the MPL offering full support to make this easier. Children under 12 will once again enjoy free entry to stadiums when accompanied by an adult, a move aimed at keeping the game family-friendly.
Due to challenges with stadium infrastructure, the league will focus more on using the Tony Bezzina Stadium, where the fan atmosphere is considered stronger. To help clubs save on security and police costs, high-profile matches will no longer be held on Sundays.
Opening weekend fixtures (Match Week 1):
Saturday 16th August – National Stadium
18:45 – Valletta FC vs Birkirkara FC
21:00 – Sliema Wanderers vs Żabbar St. Patrick
Sunday 17th August – National Stadium
18:45 – Ħamrun Spartans vs Tarxien Rainbows
21:00 – Floriana vs Naxxar Lions
Monday 18th August – Tony Bezzina Stadium
18:45 – Hibernians vs Gżira United
21:00 – Marsaxlokk vs Mosta
Due to high summer temperatures, the standard kickoff times of 18:45 and 21:00 will continue for the early part of the season.
Full Match Sequence for All 12 Teams (Match Week 1–11):
Birkirkara – Valletta, Gżira U., Hibernians, Sliema W., Mosta, Naxxar L., Marsaxlokk, Żabbar SP, Floriana, Tarxien R., Ħamrun S.
Floriana – Naxxar Lions, Tarxien R., Gżira U., Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Żabbar SP, Mosta, Hibernians, Birkirkara, Ħamrun Spartans, Sliema W.
Gżira United – Hibernians, Birkirkara, Floriana, Marsaxlokk, Ħamrun S., Sliema W., Żabbar SP, Mosta, Tarxien R., Valletta, Naxxar L.
Ħamrun Spartans – Tarxien Rainbows, Valletta, Mosta, Żabbar SP, Gżira U., Marsaxlokk, Hibernians, Sliema W., Naxxar L., Floriana, Birkirkara,
Hibernians – Gżira United, Żabbar SP, Birkirkara, Mosta, Naxxar L., Tarxien R., Ħamrun S., Floriana, Valletta, Sliema W., Marsaxlokk.
Marsaxlokk – Mosta, Naxxar Lions, Valletta, Gżira U., Floriana, Ħamrun S., Birkirkara, Tarxien R., Sliema W., Żabbar SP, Hibernians.
Mosta – Marsaxlokk, Sliema W., Ħamrun S., Hibernians, Birkirkara, Valletta, Floriana, Gżira U., Żabbar SP, Naxxar L., Tarxien R.
Naxxar Lions – Floriana, Marsaxlokk, Żabbar SP, Tarxien R., Hibernians, Birkirkara, Sliema W., Valletta, Ħamrun S., Mosta, Gżira U.
Sliema Wanderers – Żabbar SP, Mosta, Tarxien Rainbows, Birkirkara, Valletta, Gżira U., Naxxar L., Ħamrun S., Marsaxlokk, Hibernians, Floriana.
Tarxien Rainbows – Ħamrun Spartans, Floriana, Sliema W., Naxxar L., Żabbar SP, Hibernians, Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Gżira U., Birkirkara, Mosta.
Valletta – Birkirkara, Ħamrun S., Marsaxlokk, Floriana, Sliema W., Mosta, Tarxien R., Naxxar L., Hibernians, Gżira U., Żabbar SP.
Żabbar St. Patrick – Sliema W., Hibernians, Naxxar L., Ħamrun S., Tarxien R., Floriana, Gżira U., Birkirkara, Mosta, Marsaxlokk, Valletta.
From reigning contenders to newly promoted sides, and with fierce rivalries reignited, the Malta Premier League 2025/26 promises exciting football, stronger community involvement, and a growing focus on creating a better matchday experience for everyone involved.
