Azerbaijan Premier League’s New Season Kicks Off Today

The highly anticipated 2026/27 Azerbaijan Premier League season is set to begin today, August 14, marking a fresh start for the country’s top-flight football teams.

The opening match of the season will see Turan Tovuz take on Gabala, with the game kicking off at 19:30. The other matches of the opening round are scheduled to be played over the following days.

Opening Round Fixtures

On August 15, Araz-Nakhchivan will face Imishli, while Sabah will take on Kapaz. On August 16, Sumgayit will play Neftchi, and Zira will face Safa. The final match of the opening round will take place on August 17, with Qarabag hosting Shamakhi at the Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium.

The 2026/27 Azerbaijan Premier League season will feature 12 teams competing for the country’s top-flight football title. Each team will play 33 matches during the season, with three points awarded for a win and one point for a draw.

The team finishing first at the end of the season will qualify for the UEFA Champions League qualifying stage, while the second- and third-placed teams will earn a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League.