The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League 2026 season kicks off this weekend with a full slate of fixtures across Zimbabwe. Fans will enjoy heavyweight clashes, local derbies and the grand opening of a new stadium as the campaign begins with intensity.
Platinums Meet in Early Title Marker
Former champions FC Platinum and Ngezi Platinum Stars collide at Baobab Stadium in one of Saturday’s biggest fixtures. Both sides want a strong start after inconsistent 2025 campaigns. Their rivalry always delivers high‑tempo football, and this early meeting sets the tone for the title race. The match headlines a busy Saturday that includes Herentals vs Chicken Inn, Triangle United vs ZPC Kariba, and TelOne vs Dynamos.
Zim PSL 2026 fixtures
Sunday brings the famous Bulawayo derby, with Highlanders hosting Bulawayo Chiefs at Barbourfields. The fixture remains one of the league’s most emotional battles, and both sides want early momentum. The day also features CAPS United vs Agama, Manica Diamonds vs Simba Bhora, and a high‑profile showdown between money‑powered sides Scottland and Hardrock at the newly built Chahwanda Stadium.
New Stadium Adds Spark to Opening Weekend
Chahwanda Stadium hosts its first PSL match as Hardrock and Scottland test the new facility. Both clubs invested heavily in their squads, and their meeting adds glamour to the league’s opening round.
Matchday 1 Fixtures (Official)
(All fixtures and times sourced from your open tab)
Saturday – 7 March 2026
| Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Herentals College vs Chicken Inn | Rufaro Stadium | 15:00 |
| Ngezi Platinum vs FC Platinum | Baobab Stadium | 15:00 |
| Triangle United vs ZPC Kariba | Gibbo Stadium | 15:00 |
| TelOne vs Dynamos | Ascot Stadium | 15:00 |
Sunday – 8 March 2026
| Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CAPS United vs Agama | Rufaro Stadium | 15:00 |
| Manica Diamonds vs Simba Bhora | Gibbo Stadium | 15:00 |
| Hardrock vs Scottland | Chahwanda Stadium | 15:00 |
| Highlanders vs Bulawayo Chiefs | Barbourfields Stadium | 15:00 |
