The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has confirmed that the 2025–2026 Ligue 1 Mobilis season will officially begin on August 21, following a decision made during its ordinary federal meeting held on Wednesday, April 30, at the federation’s headquarters in Dely Brahim.
Presided over by FAF president Walid Sadi, the session focused on finalising the domestic football calendar and addressing the scheduling challenges posed by both national and continental competitions.
The decision to set the league’s return for late August marks a relatively delayed start, influenced largely by the extended 2024–2025 campaign and overlapping international obligations.
The conclusion of the current season, now scheduled for June 20 and 21 with the 30th and final round of fixtures, leaves clubs with a narrow window of just over a month to prepare for the new term.
This compressed off-season is expected to present logistical and physical challenges for players and coaching staff, especially for teams involved in ongoing CAF club competitions or those contributing players to national squads.
Despite the short turnaround, the FAF emphasized its commitment to maintaining the integrity and competitiveness of the domestic calendar while ensuring alignment with CAF and FIFA timelines.
The scheduling decision also takes into account Algeria’s participation in continental tournaments and efforts to streamline fixture congestion experienced in recent months.
The federation’s announcement was made public through an official press release, which also featured images from the Dely Brahim meeting.
Attendees reportedly discussed a range of issues related to football operations, including regulatory updates, youth development strategies, and club licensing procedures ahead of the new season.
The 2025–2026 Ligue 1 Mobilis campaign is expected to retain its current structure, with 16 teams vying for the domestic title, continental qualification, and to avoid relegation.
With limited time for rest and recruitment, clubs are now under pressure to finalise transfer strategies, conduct pre-season training camps, and prepare their squads to meet the demands of a new season that promises to be as intense and competitive as ever.
The FAF has yet to publish the full fixture list, but the confirmed start date provides a crucial framework for clubs, broadcasters, and supporters to begin planning for the return of top-flight football.
Further details, including key matchday schedules and updates to competition regulations, are anticipated in the coming weeks.
Algerian football continues to experience a period of evolution under the stewardship of Walid Sadi, with efforts to professionalise club operations, improve infrastructure, and enhance the league’s international profile all remaining high on the federation’s agenda.
As the 2024–2025 season nears its conclusion and teams shift focus to the upcoming campaign, the countdown to August 21 marks the beginning of another chapter in Algerian football.
The league’s return will be watched closely by fans eager to see how their clubs manage the transition and respond to the compressed calendar, all while striving for domestic success and continental relevance.
