The Albanian First Division (Kategoria e Parë) has officially revealed the full fixture calendar for the 2026/2027 football season, following the draw held by the Competition Department of the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF).
The draw took place at the House of Football, with FSHF Competition Department specialist Eraldi Shera, representatives of the participating clubs and members of the media in attendance.
The new Kategoria e Parë season will kick off on September 5, 2026, with the campaign scheduled to run until May 2027.
12 Teams to Compete in the 2026/27 Albanian First Division
A total of 12 clubs will compete in the new season, each aiming to achieve their respective sporting objectives, including promotion and a strong position in the league standings.
The participating teams are:
- KF Bylis
- FC Flamurtari
- KF Pogradeci
- KF Iliria
- KF Besa
- KF Kastrioti
- KF Burreli
- KF Korabi
- KF Kukësi
- KF Besëlidhja
- KF Oriku
- KF Sopoti
The opening round features several interesting encounters across the country.
Kategoria e Parë 2026/27 – Matchday 1
The first round of the Albanian First Division will feature the following fixtures:
| Matchday 1 | |
|---|---|
| Iliria | Kastrioti |
| Kukësi | Korabi |
| Bylis | Besa |
| Burreli | Pogradeci |
| Flamurtari | Sopoti |
| Oriku | Besëlidhja |
The opening fixtures will mark the beginning of a season expected to bring a competitive battle among the 12 clubs.
Full Albanian First Division 2026/2027 Fixture Calendar
The complete fixture schedule for the Kategoria e Parë 2026/2027 has also been published by the FSHF.
The full calendar can be accessed through the official Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) publication:
View the full Kategoria e Parë 2026/2027 fixture calendar
The season officially begins on September 5, 2026, with the final rounds scheduled for May 2027.