Uganda Premier League

The 2025/26 Uganda Premier League kicks off with renewed anticipation as clubs gear up for another competitive campaign. A recent pre-season meeting, orchestrated by FUFA and league stakeholders, laid the groundwork—highlighting operations, safety, licensing, and media coverage—all crucial for a smooth season start

2025/26 Participating Teams

Here’s a full roster of the 16 clubs set for the season:

  • BUL FC

  • Buhimba United Saints FC

  • Calvary FC

  • Express FC

  • Gaddafi FC

  • KCCA FC

  • Kitara FC

  • Lugazi FC

  • Maroons FC

  • Mbarara City FC

  • NEC FC

  • Police FC

  • SC Villa

  • UPDF FC

  • URA FC

  • Vipers SC

Defending Champions and Context

The previous season concluded with Vipers SC clinching the 2024/25 title, ending SC Villa’s dominance. Vipers now embark on defending their crown as Uganda’s top-flight showdown resumes.

League Structure & Initial Standings

The Premier League remains at 16 clubs, battling across home and away fixtures. As of now, the standings are at zero—no matches played yet. Each team takes zero points into the season | Uganda Premier League – Official Website.

What to Watch For

  • Which team can challenge Vipers SC’s supremacy?

  • Can promoted sides like Gaddafi FC or others shake up the table?

  • Will historical brands such as KCCA FC, SC Villa, or URA FC sprint up the ranks?

2025/26 Uganda Premier League Fixtures & Live Updates

Fixtures haven’t been released yet, but once available, tracking through ump.ug or platforms like BetExplorer and AiScore can provide live scores and schedules

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2024/25 Uganda Premier League: Season in Review

Season Overview

The 2024/25 Uganda Premier League marked its 57th edition and ran from 13 September 2024 to 24 May 2025. (turn0search12)
Vipers SC emerged victorious, clinching the title and qualifying for the CAF Champions League. (turn0search12)
It was a season packed with excitement, dramatic turns, and new narratives across East Africa.

Final League Standings

Here’s how the top-performers shaped up:

Position Club Played Games Won Draws Losses Goals For Goals Against Goal Diff Points
1 Vipers SC 30 21 6 3 49 15 +34 69
2 NEC FC 30 20 7 3 44 19 +25 67
3 BUL FC 30 16 11 3 38 19 +19 59
4 URA FC 30 16 4 10 42 23 +19 52
5 KCCA FC 30 14 8 8 47 24 +23 50

(Data inclusive of final matchday—Play counts up to 30) ugandafootball.comRSSSF
These figures reflect a tight title race and competitive upper tier.

Relegation Drama

At the opposite end:

  • Bright Stars FC and Wakiso Giants FC narrowly escaped relegation by the standings, but Mbale Heroes were comfortably last and demoted. (turn0search7)
    All three joined the drop to the lower tier for next season.

Promotions & Continental Qualifications

  • NEC FC, finishing as runners-up, secured a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup, complementing Vipers SC’s Champions League place. (turn0search12)

Standout Performers

  • Vipers SC delivered a powerful campaign — consistent form, sharp attack, and defensive resilience, hallmarking the season’s best.

  • NEC FC also impressed with a strong finish, proving themselves as clear contenders.

  • BUL FC’s surprising third-place finish was one of the season’s underdog stories.

Season Highlights

  • Total Matches: 30 per team; league-wide action spanning across the calendar.

  • Competitive Edge: A close title race kept fans glued until the very end.

  • Domestic Drama: Relegation and promotion battles were tightly fought, keeping the league wide open.