The Professional Football League (LFP) has officially published the complete schedule for the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 Mobilis season, marking an early return of the championship starting Thursday, August 21, 2025, with a closing date set for Saturday, May 16, 2026. This new edition will feature sixteen teams, including two promoted from the second division, offering intense action over thirty matchdays primarily scheduled on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays to maximize audience and fan engagement.
The first half of the season will run until November 29, 2025, totaling 15 matchdays, followed by a winter break that will give way to the resumption on January 8, 2026, for the start of the second phase. The second half will conclude on May 16, 2026, with the 30th matchday closing this national competition. This rigorously established calendar ensures a steady pace with weekly matches, providing greater visibility and organizational stability for clubs and fans.
From the early matchdays, the schedule promises captivating games, with an explosive start marked by iconic derbies. The reigning champion, MC Alger, will defend its title from the first day against CR Belouizdad in a heated Algiers derby. The runner-up, JS Kabylie, will also open its campaign against USM Alger, another big showdown promising passion and intensity on the field from the start. These fixtures highlight the LFP’s intention to place flagship matches at the season’s start to capture attention.
Finally, the integration of newcomers MB Rouissat and ES Ben Aknoun will add suspense and freshness to this season. The Ligue 1 Mobilis 2025-2026 thus promises to be a season rich in emotions, rivalries, and performances, with a calendar designed to keep fans on the edge of their seats for nearly nine months. Algerian football enthusiasts can now plan their favorite matches thanks to this complete schedule, unveiled timely by the LFP.