20 teams are set to contest the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season.

This campaign marks the 54th edition of Nigeria’s top-flight football competition and the 36th since it became professional. The opening fixture will see defending champions Remo Stars FC face Rivers United FC at the Remo Stars Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 pm.

The season will also feature a record number of privately owned clubs since 2019, with Remo Stars, Ikorodu City, Barau FC, and Kun Khalifat all taking part.

The 20 participating teams are:

• Abia Warriors

• Barau FC

• Bayelsa United

• Bendel Insurance

• El-Kanemi Warriors

• Enugu Rangers

• Enyimba

• Ikorodu City

• Kano Pillars

• Katsina United

• Kun Khalifat

• Kwara United

• Nasarawa United

• Niger Tornadoes

• Plateau United

• Remo Stars

• Rivers United

• Shooting Stars

• Warri Wolves

• Wikki Tourists