FKF Premier League action returns amid stadia unavailability headache
By Joel Masibo, February 11, 2026The Football Kenya Federation Premier League returns this weekend with a packed schedule as Round 20 of the 2025/26 season takes centre stage, promising thrilling encounters across the country from Friday, February 13, to Sunday, February 15, 2026, as clubs search for alternative venues amid the unavailability of both Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums.
The action kicks off on Friday with Bidco United hosting KaKamega Homeboyz at the Kasarani Annex in Nairobi, with kickoff set for 4:00 pm. Both sides will be eager to secure vital points as the race for league positions intensifies heading into the final stretch of the season.
Saturday, February 15, 2026, offers a triple-header of exciting fixtures. Bandari will welcome AFC Leopards to Mbaraki Sports Club at 2:00 pm in what is expected to be a fiercely contested coastal showdown. Later in the day, Mathare United will take on Tusker FC at the Police Sacco Grounds at 4:00 pm, a clash that could significantly shape the title and top-four race. At the same time, Posta Rangers will face Shabana FC at Wang’uru Stadium.
Sunday fixtures
Sunday, February 15, 2026, features a full slate of four matches, highlighted by several heavyweight encounters. Sofapaka will battle Murang’a Seal at Kasarani Annex from 2:00 pm, before league leaders Gor Mahia travel to Kericho to face APS Bomet at Green Stadium at 3:00 pm. Gor Mahia will be keen to maintain momentum as they push for championship glory.
At 4:00 pm, KCB FC will lock horns with Kariobangi Sharks at Kasarani Stadium in a contest expected to showcase attacking football. This fixture schedule comes despite the venue facing closure to pave way for renovations ahead of the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (2027 AFCON) showpiece.
Simultaneously, Ulinzi Stars will host Kenya Police FC at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. With crucial points up for grabs, Round 20 is poised to deliver high drama, intense rivalries, and potentially decisive outcomes in the 2025/26 FKF Premier League season.