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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has approved 14 venues for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season following inspections and clearance by the GFA Club Licensing Department.

The approved venues were confirmed as of August 17, 2026, ahead of the start of the new Ghana Premier League campaign.

14 Venues Approved for the New Season

The approved stadiums and football grounds are:

• Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, Tamale
• Accra Sports Stadium
• University of Ghana Sports Stadium
• Duns Park, Bibiani
• Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Sambreboi
• TnA Stadium, Tarkwa
• Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, Bechem
• AAK II Sports Arena
• Tuba Astro Turf
• Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi
• Golden City Park, Berekum
• Nana Boamah Darko II Park, Kukurantumi
• Len Clay Stadium, Obuasi

The approval followed the GFA’s venue inspection and club licensing processes designed to ensure that facilities meet the requirements for hosting top-flight league matches.

2026/27 Ghana Premier League Starts in September

The new Ghana Premier League season is scheduled to begin between September 4 and September 7, 2026.

The 2026/27 campaign will run for 30 weeks and is expected to conclude between May 28 and May 31, 2027.

The GFA said the competition will retain its established format, with most fixtures scheduled for weekends to encourage fan attendance and engagement.

Midweek matchdays will primarily be used for outstanding fixtures, allowing the league calendar to maintain a balanced structure throughout the season.

GFA Focuses on Venue Standards

The approval of the 14 venues is an important part of the preparations for the new campaign.

Through its Club Licensing Department, the GFA conducts inspections to determine whether venues are suitable for hosting Ghana Premier League matches.

The process helps establish that participating clubs have appropriate facilities available for their home fixtures before the season begins.

Fans Prepare for Another Ghana Premier League Campaign

With the approved venues now confirmed, attention will increasingly turn toward the opening fixtures of the 2026/27 season.

The GFA has also announced broadcast selections for the opening matchday. Two fixtures are scheduled to be shown live on TV3 and Onua TV, with additional streaming available through Adesa+.

Among the opening-weekend fixtures announced are Port City vs FC AshantiGold at Nana Boamah Darko II Park on September 5 and Hearts of Oak vs Berekum Chelsea at Accra Sports Stadium on September 6.

Conclusion

The Ghana Football Association’s approval of 14 venues represents another key step toward the start of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.

With the campaign scheduled to begin in early September and run through May 2027, clubs and supporters can now prepare for another 30-week battle for points, positions and the league title.

The GFA’s venue inspections and licensing process will remain an important part of ensuring that matches are hosted at approved facilities throughout the season.

Source: Ghana Football Association (GFA)