2026 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League
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Football league season
Season2026
Dates6 March – TBC
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6 March – TBC |
← 2025 2027 → | |
The 2026 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League is the 45th season of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, the top-tier football league in Zimbabwe.
Scottland are the defending champions, after winning their first ever title in 2025.[1]
Proposed format change
In November 2025, following the conclusion of the season, the PSL proposed expanding the league to 20 teams, with relegation being cancelled for the 2025 season, and a temporary 22 teams in the 2026 season.[2] The proposal was rejected by the Zimbabwe Football Association.[3]
Changes from 2025
 Promoted fromDivision One |
 Relegated toDivision One |
|---|---|
| Hardrock (Central Region) Agama (Northern Region)[4] Bulawayo Chiefs (Southern Region) FC Hunters (Eastern Region)[5] |
Bikita Minerals Green Fuel Yadah Kwekwe |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAPS United (C, Q) | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 22 | Possible CAF Champions League qualification |
| 2 | Hardrock | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 18 | |
| 3 | Scottland | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 3 | +8 | 17 | |
| 4 | Dynamos | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 17 | |
| 5 | Ngezi Platinum Stars | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 17 | |
| 6 | Herentals | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 16 | |
| 7 | Simba Bhora | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 13 | |
| 8 | MWOS | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 13 | |
| 9 | Chicken Inn | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | |
| 10 | Kariba | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 11 | |
| 11 | Platinum | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 10 | −1 | 11 | |
| 12 | Highlanders | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 10 | |
| 13 | Bulawayo Chiefs | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 10 | |
| 14 | FC Hunters | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 8 | |
| 15 | Triangle United | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 7 | Relegation to Division One |
| 16 | TelOne | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 13 | −7 | 3 | |
| 17 | Agama United | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 16 | −9 | 3 | |
| 18 | Manica Diamonds | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 14 | −13 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 28 April 2026. Source: Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
References
- ↑ Madzokere, Munyaradzi. "Scottland crowned". The Standard. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ↑ Reporter, ZimNow. "ZIFA Proposes Expanding PSL To 20 Teams From 202..." zimbabwenow.co.zw. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ↑ https://news.pindula.co.zw/2025/11/18/zifa-rejects-psl-plan-to-spare-struggling-clubs-from-relegation/
- ↑ Zimbabwe, New (9 November 2025). "Agama FC seals PSL promotion, as N'ombeyawora misses out". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ↑ Mutyavaviri, Chiedza (18 February 2026). "PSL newcomers Hunters FC dismiss sale and relocation rumors - ZBC NEWS". Retrieved 28 February 2026.
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