V-League 2026/2027 Match Schedule (LATEST)

Update the latest V-League 2026/27 match schedule, with the highlight being the clash between Thép Xanh Nam Định and Hoàng Anh Gia Lai, along with the big match between Công an TP.HCM vs Hà Nội FC right in the opening round.

V-League 2026/27 Match Schedule

Specific dates, times, and broadcast channels for each match will be updated when VPF officially announces them.

When does V-League 2026/27 take place?

LPBank National Football Championship 2026/27, English name is LPBank V.League 1-2026/27, with the participation of 14 clubs.

The tournament is expected to start on September 4, 2026, and end on May 22, 2027. Teams will play in a double round-robin format, with home and away matches.

Each team plays a total of 26 matches, corresponding to 26 rounds, and 182 matches for the entire tournament.

Format and relegation spots for V-League 2026/27

LPBank V.League 1-2026/27 applies a double round-robin format for scoring and ranking.

After the season ends, the two bottom-placed teams will be relegated to the National First Division Football League for the next season.

Công an Hà Nội enters the new season as the defending champion after winning the title last season.

V-League 2026/27 Awards

The total prize money for the top three teams in LPBank V.League 1-2026/27 is 9.5 billion VND.

• Champion team: Cup, Gold Medal, and 5 billion VND.

• Runner-up team: Silver Medal and 3 billion VND.

• Third-place team: Bronze Medal and 1.5 billion VND.

Foreign player regulations for V-League 2026/27

One of the notable changes in the 2026/27 season is the number of foreign players allowed to be registered and used.

Clubs can register a maximum of 4 foreign players and use a maximum of 4 foreign players on the field at the same time, an increase of one slot compared to last season.

Specifically, clubs representing Vietnam in AFF and AFC club competitions can register a maximum of 7 foreign players in the V-League squad, but are still only allowed to use a maximum of 4 foreign players on the field.

When does V-League 2026/27 break?

The season will have a break from January 7, 2027, to February 5, 2027, to accommodate the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

The schedule adjustment helps national teams and players have time to serve the national team during the continental tournament.

VAR continues to be applied in V-League

VAR technology continues to be widely applied in the national professional football league system 2026/27.

VPF currently has 5 VAR vehicles meeting FIFA standards and will arrange to maximize the number of matches that can use this technology in the season.

VAR is expected to continue assisting referees in making accurate decisions, thereby enhancing fairness and professional quality of the matches.

Where to watch V-League 2026/27 live?

The matches V-League 2026/27 continue to be broadcast widely on many platforms, including terrestrial television, cable TV, satellite, IPTV, Internet, mobile devices, and social media platforms.

Specific broadcast schedules for each match will be updated when official announcements are made.