The 2025–26 Moroccan football season will officially kick off on Friday, 22 August 2025, following a high-level coordination meeting chaired by Abdel Salam Belkchour, President of the Moroccan Professional Football League.
The gathering, which brought together representatives from INWI Professional League clubs and was attended by Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, focused on outlining strategic preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Key topics included logistical challenges, scheduling complexities, and the integration of multiple international football events into the domestic calendar.
In addressing the assembly, league officials stressed the importance of aligning the national competition schedule with the dates of several major continental and global tournaments that could significantly affect fixture planning.
These include the African Nations Championship for locally-based players, the Arab Cup, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and the FIFA World Cup.
Delegates underscored the necessity of drafting a season calendar that respects FIFA’s global framework by ensuring the domestic league concludes before the commencement of the World Cup.
With numerous players expected to be called up for national duty across these tournaments, the league aims to avoid scheduling conflicts that could undermine competitive balance and club preparations.
The meeting concluded with the confirmation of the start date for the INWI National Professional Championship 1—Morocco’s top-tier football competition.
The league is set to commence on Friday, 22 August 2025.
It was also agreed that the second division, the INWI Professional Championship 2, would begin in close proximity to that date, although the precise kickoff date is expected to be finalised shortly.
This strategic planning marks an effort by Moroccan football authorities to ensure an orderly and balanced season, while allowing clubs adequate time to prepare and recover between competitions.
It also reflects a growing emphasis on professionalism and foresight within Moroccan football governance, especially as the country continues to assert its influence on the African and international football stage.
