Follow the Tanzania Premier League 2026/27 season on SportPesa, including fixtures, results, standings, stats and teams. The 2026/27 campaign features 16 clubs competing for the league title.
SportPesa brings you complete coverage of the Tanzania Premier League 2026/27. Yanga SC are defending champions in a season that includes seasoned favourites and new hopefuls. Read on and get everything you need on the latest season of Tanzania’s top-tier league.
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Tanzania Premier League 2026/27 overview
| Official name | Tanzania Premier League |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Governing body | Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB) |
| Teams | 16 clubs |
| Season start | 14 August 2026 |
| Defending champions | Young Africans (Yanga SC) |
| Most prominent clubs | Young Africans, Simba SC, Azam FC |
| Competition format | League competition involving the 16 participating clubs |
Brief history of Tanzania Premier League
The Tanzania Premier League has been the country’s top-flight since 1965, when it emerged from the earlier Dar es Salaam League. Known as the NBC Premier League for sponsorship purposes, it’s also been named ‘National League’ and ‘First Division Soccer League’ in previous iterations. The league’s fiercest and most anticipated rivalry is the Kariakoo derby between Young Africans (Yanga) and Simba SC. Yanga entered the 2026/27 season as 5-time consecutive Tanzania Premier League champions.
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Tanzania Premier League 2026/27 format
The 2026/27 Tanzania Premier League season features 16 teams, with each club playing 30 matches. Each side plays every opponent twice, once at home and once away. A win earns 3 points, a draw 1 point and a loss 0 points. The league therefore contains 240 matches across the season. Check the Tanzania Premier League Board for current competition and qualification rules as the season progresses.
Tanzania Premier League results
Catch the latest Tanzania Premier League results on our website. SportPesa keeps you updated on the latest Tanzania Premier League live scores in an easy format. The following table shows the latest results for the 2026/27 Tanzania Premier League season.
| Matchday | Date | Match | Result |
| 6 | 9 Sep 2026 | Mashujaa FC vs Singida Black Stars | 2–1 |
| 6 | 11 Sep 2026 | Dodoma Jiji vs Namungo FC | 1–0 |
| 6 | 12 Sep 2026 | Polisi Tanzania vs Mbeya City | 2–0 |
| 6 | 12 Sep 2026 | Coastal Union vs JKT Tanzania | 2–1 |
| 6 | 13 Sep 2026 | Pamba Jiji vs TRA United | 1–3 |
| 6 | 13 Sep 2026 | Kagera Sugar vs Fountain Gate | 1–1 |
| 6 | 15 Sep 2026 | Young Africans vs Geita Gold | 1–0 |
| 6 | 16 Sep 2026 | Azam FC vs Simba SC | 0–2 |
Tanzania Premier League 2026/27 fixtures
Catch your favourite club’s fixtures for the 2026/27 season on SportPesa. We bring you the complete Tanzania Premier League 2026/27 fixtures in an easy-to-read format. The following table shows upcoming matches in the 2026/27 Tanzania Premier League schedule. Get the SportPesa sports app today to follow the updated fixtures.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kickoff |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Mashujaa FC vs Polisi Tanzania | Lake Tanganyika Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Pamba Jiji vs Geita Gold | CCM Kirumba | 4:15 PM |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Namungo FC vs TRA United | Majaliwa Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Coastal Union vs Azam FC | Mkwakwani Stadium | 9:00 PM |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Fountain Gate vs JKT Tanzania | Tanzanite Kwaraa Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Mbeya City vs Kagera Sugar | Sokoine Stadium | 4:15 PM |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Dodoma Jiji vs Singida BS | Jamhuri Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Simba SC vs Young Africans | Uhuru Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Coastal Union vs Singida BS | Mkwakwani Stadium | 6:00 PM |
| 13 Oct 2026 | TRA United vs Young Africans | Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Simba SC vs Mashujaa FC | Uhuru Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Fountain Gate vs Pamba Jiji | Tanzanite Kwaraa Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Geita Gold vs Dodoma Jiji | Bukombe, Geita | 7:00 PM |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Kagera Sugar vs Polisi Tanzania | Kaitaba Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| 18 Oct 2026 | JKT Tanzania vs Mbeya City | Major Gen. Isamuhyo Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| 23 Oct 2026 | Polisi Tanzania vs Pamba Jiji | Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| 24 Oct 2026 | JKT Tanzania vs Kagera Sugar | Major Gen. Isamuhyo Stadium | 6:00 PM |
| 24 Oct 2026 | Namungo FC vs Coastal Union | Majaliwa Stadium | 8:30 PM |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Geita Gold vs Fountain Gate | Bukombe, Geita | 7:00 PM |
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Tanzania Premier League table and standings
Get the complete Tanzania Premier League table for the 2026/27 season on SportPesa. The following table outlines the latest 2026/27 Tanzania Premier League standings, including the matches, points and goal stats.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Young Africans | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | +14 | 18 |
| 2 | Simba | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | +9 | 18 |
| 3 | Azam | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | +4 | 14 |
| 4 | Singida BS | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 10 |
| 5 | Polisi Tanzania | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 10 |
| 6 | Mbeya City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 | Dodoma Jiji | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 8 | Mashujaa | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 9 | Geita Gold | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 7 |
| 10 | JKT Tanzania | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7 |
Tanzania Premier League teams 2026/27
The following table shows the teams competing in the 2026/27 Tanzania Premier League season.
| No. | Team | Status |
| 1 | Young Africans | Returning |
| 2 | Simba SC | Returning |
| 3 | Azam FC | Returning |
| 4 | Singida Black Stars | Returning |
| 5 | TRA United | Returning |
| 6 | JKT Tanzania | Returning |
| 7 | Pamba Jiji | Returning |
| 8 | Coastal Union | Returning |
| 9 | Dodoma Jiji | Returning |
| 10 | Namungo FC | Returning |
| 11 | Mashujaa FC | Returning |
| 12 | Fountain Gate | Returning |
| 13 | Mbeya City | Returning |
| 14 | Geita Gold | New |
| 15 | Kagera Sugar | New |
| 16 | Polisi Tanzania | New |
Tanzania Premier League player stats 2026/27
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Latest Tanzania Premier League news and updates
The Yanga vs Simba SC Kariakoo Derby remains one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season. Yanga entered 2026/27 after winning five consecutive league titles. Geita Gold and Kagera Sugar returned after earning promotion from the 2025/26 Championship, while Polisi Tanzania also joined the 2026/27 top flight. Follow all Tanzania Premier League news as the season progresses.
FAQs about Tanzania Premier League 2026/27
How many games are in the Tanzania Premier League?
There are 240 matches per season in the Tanzania Premier League. Each side faces an opponent twice.
Conclusion
The Tanzania Premier League 2026/27 season gives the country’s best sides a chance to win the league title. Fans can follow the title race, club form and changing league picture throughout the campaign. Get Tanzania Premier League scores, results, fixtures, stats and news updates on SportPesa.
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