The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League (GPL) opener, and this time, President John Dramani Mahama is set to attend as a special guest on Friday, September 12.

In a statement shared on the football governing body’s official X (formerly Twitter) page yesterday, it revealed that the president, Mahama, and the GFA president will both perform the ceremonial kick-off

“H.E. President @JDMahama will perform the ceremonial kick-off, alongside GFA President @kurtokraku”, excerpts of the statement said.

The ceremonial kick-off is a symbolic gesture used to mark the official start of a football match or tournament.

Coming off at the Accra Sports Stadium, the season will begin with a clash between Hearts of Oak and newly promoted Hohoe United. Fans will also be treated to a special performance from dancehall star Stonebwoy to mark the occasion.

On Saturday, the show continues with defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars set to face Bechem United. At the same time, MTN FA Cup winners Asante Kotoko travel to

Berekum Chelsea in one of the weekend’s standout fixtures.

More action follows as Sunday will see Hearts of Lions welcome Dreams FC to the Kpando Sports Stadium, fellow newcomers Eleven Wonders will be hosted by Basake Holy Stars, while Vision FC will meet Samartex.On Sunday, several exciting matches are scheduled in the Ghana Premier League, all kicking off at 3:00 PM local time.

Young Apostles will face off against Medeama at the Agyeman Badu Stadium, a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere and passionate fans. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams look to make a strong start.

Meanwhile, Karela United will take on Aduana Stars at the Aliu Mahama Stadium. This venue has hosted many memorable fixtures, and fans will be eager to see how these two sides perform in what could be a tightly contested game.

In another fixture, Nations FC will battle newly promoted Swedru All Blacks at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. With the Swedru All Blacks making their debut in the top flight, all eyes will be on how they handle the pressure against a well-established opponent.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Monday August 4, officially released the fixtures for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.

This allows fans and teams to know what to expect in the upcoming season.

Under a 34-matchday timetable, the 18 teams in the league will each play every other team twice, once at home and once away, to ensure fairness and balance.

Defending champions Gold Stars FC will start the season with a title defence fixture against Bechem United at the Duns Park in Bibiani, setting the tone for what promises to be another thrilling season of top-flight football in Ghana.

Asante Kotoko will clash with Berekum Chelsea in their opening encounter, while Hearts of Oak will start the campaign with a home clash against newly promoted Hohoe United.

Match Day 1 also features intriguing away assignments for former champions: Medeama SC visit Young Apostles, while FC Samartex make a trip to face Vision FC.

Premier League returnees Swedru All Blacks FC and Eleven Wonders FC begin their campaigns on the road, visiting Nations FC and Basake Holy Stars, respectively. Heart of Lions, last season’s runners-up, will host Dreams FC in their first fixture, while Karela United entertain Aduana FC.

The first leg of the iconic clash between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko SC is scheduled for Match Day 5 at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the reverse fixture set for Match Day 22 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

On Match Day 9, Nations FC will play against Asante Kotoko at home and visit the Porcupine Warriors' home for a return leg in Kumasi for Match Day 26 in the Ashanti Derby.

Hohoe United will host Kpando Heart of Lions on Match Day 17, before making the trip to Kpando for the reverse fixture on the final day of the Premier League, Match Day 34, marking the return of the Volta derby after several years.

A string of Brong Ahafo regional battles is set to heat up the calendar.

Young Apostles will face Bechem United on Match Day 5, Berekum Chelsea on Match Day 7, and Aduana FC on Match Day 16. Return fixtures are set for Match Days 22, 24, and 33, respectively. Aduana FC are also scheduled for a match against Bechem United on Match Day 9 and Berekum Chelsea on Match Day 11.

Bechem United is scheduled to lock horns with Eleven Wonders on Match Day 14 and Berekum Chelsea on Match Day 17. Eleven Wonders will travel to Berekum Chelsea on Match Day 16 for a clash at the Golden City Park.

Medeama SC will host FC Samartex on Match Day 6, with the reverse fixture scheduled for Match Day 23. On Match Day 15, Medeama will welcome Basake Holy Stars, before travelling for the return leg on Match Day 32. Meanwhile, FC Samartex will face Basake Holy Stars away on Match Day 14, with the return leg of the Western Derby set for Match Day 31.

The 2025/26 Premier League season is set to begin on September 12, 2025 and end on the weekend of May 23/24, 2026.

The eight-month schedule is in alignment with the 23rd FIFA World Cup 2026, slated for June 11 to July 19, 2026.

The FIFA World Cup will start about seventeen days after the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season ends.

This helps ensure that all elite domestic competitions end before the beginning of the global showpiece.

With the 31st Ordinary Session of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Congress, scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence in Prampram, the Football Association has confirmed that the Premier League will start as planned and finish in May 2026, following FIFA’s official calendar.

Matches will mostly be played on weekends, while midweek games will be used to make up for any matches that were postponed—just like in the 2024/25 season.