The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has confirmed that the 2025/2026 Sierra Leone Premier League season will kick off on November 8, 2025, according to the official football calendar released this week.

The announcement comes amid widespread discussion over the SLFA’s controversial decision to suspend relegation across all major divisions this season. While some clubs and regional stakeholders have welcomed the move as a way to stabilise football development, others have expressed concern that it could affect competition intensity and fairness.

Fans and analysts are now watching closely to see how the league unfolds under the new format, with the November 8 start date giving clubs just over a week to finalise preparations ahead of the season opener.