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2026–27 Indonesian Super League Preview: Who Can Break Persib Bandung's Monopoly?

Vincenzo Golazzo
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The 2026–27 Super League (officially known as the 2026–27 BRI Super League for sponsorship reasons) is set to kick off as the second campaign under its current branding and the 17th season of Indonesia's premier football competition since its inception in 2008.

The season begins on September 4, 2026, and will conclude in May 2027.

Persib Bandung enter the new season as the defending champions after clinching their 5th Super League crown and their 10th overall Indonesian top-flight league title in the previous campaign.

Season Overview

A total of 18 clubs will compete in the top flight this season—comprising 15 returning sides from the previous campaign and three newly promoted clubs from the Championship.

Garudayaksa FC and PSS Sleman became the first two sides to secure promotion during the dramatic final matchweek held on May 2 and 3, 2026. A decisive victory over Persikad saw Garudayaksa reach Indonesia's top tier for the first time in club history, while PSS Sleman secured an immediate return to the top flight following a one-season absence courtesy of a win over PSIS Semarang.

The final promotion berth was claimed by Isen Mulang Kalteng (formerly Adhyaksa Banten) following a playoff victory over Persipura Jayapura on May 8, 2026, marking the club's historic top-flight debut.

At the other end of the spectrum, PSBS Biak and Semen Padang were the first two clubs condemned to relegation after both spending two consecutive seasons in the top tier. In matchweek 31, PSBS Biak were defeated by Persebaya Surabaya on May 2, 2026, while Semen Padang fell to Dewa United Banten on May 3, 2026. The final team relegated was Persis Solo on the closing matchweek; despite their victory over Persita Tangerang, Madura United’s concurrent win against PSM Makassar sealed Persis Solo's fate, ending their four-year stay in the top flight.

Where to Watch Free Live Streams?

Where can fans catch the action live and free of charge? CamelLive will continue to provide cutting-edge, uninterrupted live broadcasts for global football supporters. Whether you are tuning in from Europe or following from any city across Indonesia, you can enjoy seamless live coverage. 

Matchweek 1 KEYMATCHES Live Broadcast Schedule (Local Kickoff Time)

DateLocal Kickoff TimeCompetitionFixture
Sep 4, 202615:30 WIBSuper LeagueArema FC vs Semen Padang
Sep 4, 202620:00 WITA (19:00 WIB)Super LeagueBali United vs PSS Sleman
Sep 5, 202615:30 WIBSuper LeagueBhayangkara Presisi vs Persebaya Surabaya
Sep 5, 202620:00 WITA (19:00 WIB)Super LeagueBorneo FC Samarinda vs Persija Jakarta
Sep 6, 202619:00 WIBSuper LeaguePersib Bandung vs PSM Makassar

Last Season's League Standings

PosClubPldWDL
1Persib Bandung (C)342473
2Borneo FC Samarinda342545
3Persija Jakarta342257
4Persebaya Surabaya3416108
5Bhayangkara Presisi Indonesia FC3416513
6Malut United3415811
7Dewa United FC3416513
8Bali United3414911
9Arema FC3413912
10Persita Tangerang3413615
11PSIM Yogyakarta34111211
12Persik Kediri3411617
13Persijap Jepara349916
14Madura United349817
15PSM Makassar3481016
16Persis Solo (R)3481016
17Semen Padang (R)345524
18PSBS Biak (R)344624