Senegal Professional Football League to kick-off on October 3

The Senegalese Professional Football League (LSFP) has officially announced that the 2026/27 Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 seasons will kick off on Saturday, October 3, setting the stage for another exciting campaign in Senegalese football.

This provides clarity for clubs, players and supporters ahead of the new season, with teams now able to finalize their preparations for the commencement of the domestic competition.

The league authorities in a statement revealed that both the top-flight Ligue 1 and second-tier Ligue 2 championships will begin on the same date, officially bringing an end to the off-season and launching a new battle for domestic honours.

The upcoming campaign is expected to attract significant attention as clubs seek to challenge reigning champions Teungueth FC, who will begin the season as the team to beat following their successful title-winning campaign.

While the start date has now been confirmed, fans will have to wait a little longer before learning the exact matchups for the opening round of fixtures. The Senegalese Professional Football League revealed that the full fixture list, including the schedule for the first day of competition, will be released in the coming days.

The publication of the calendar will provide clubs with a clearer picture of the challenges that lie ahead and allow supporters to begin planning for what promises to be another highly competitive season.

With less than two months remaining before the opening whistle, teams across both divisions are expected to intensify their preparations. Clubs are already active in the transfer market as they seek to strengthen their squads, while coaching staffs continue to assess players during pre-season training camps and friendly matches.

For Ligue 1 clubs, the new season represents another opportunity to compete for the national championship and secure places in continental competitions. Several sides will be aiming to dethrone Teungueth FC, whose consistency and strong performances last season earned them the league crown.

The battle in Ligue 2 is also expected to be fiercely contested, with promotion hopefuls eager to secure a place in the country’s top division. Newly promoted teams will be looking to establish themselves, while relegated clubs will be determined to make an immediate return to Ligue 1.

The confirmation of the October 3 start date also gives clubs a definitive timeline for completing recruitment plans, integrating new signings and fine-tuning tactical systems before competitive football resumes.

With the countdown officially underway, excitement is steadily building as Senegalese football prepares to welcome back Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 action, ushering in a new chapter in the race for domestic glory and promotion success.