Defending a title is always harder than winning it. This classic sports saying has become a real‑world test for Persib Bandung heading into the new 2026/2027 BRI Super League season.
The club enters the new campaign carrying a remarkable historic three‑peat achievement, having claimed league titles in 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26. The Bandung Tigers have now set an even more ambitious goal: building a golden dynasty by securing four consecutive championship trophies.
Nevertheless, their journey in this season’s BRI Super League will be far from smooth sailing. All rivals have strengthened their squads, and toppling the dominance of the Blue Prince from Bandung has become their primary objective.
Persib Bandung also faces a demanding fixture list. In Match‑week 2 of the 2026/2027 BRI Super League, they must travel away to take on eternal rivals Persija Jakarta.
Numerous Matches Scheduled For Night Kick‑Offs
Competition operator I‑League has recently released the official 2026/2027 BRI Super League fixture list, which features one notable detail: most of Persib Bandung’s fixtures will kick‑off in the evening at 19:00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time).
One major challenge awaiting Persib Bandung in the 2026/2027 season is an extremely congested match calendar.
As Indonesia’s representative competing in the AFC Champions League Two, player rotation is an absolute necessity for club management and the coaching staff.
Cross‑country away trips across Asia are certain to drain energy from key first‑team players.
Bojan Hodak’s astute rotation between starting players and squad depth talents will determine whether Persib Bandung can maintain consistent winning form throughout the BRI Super League campaign.
Full 2026/2027 BRI Super League Match Schedule for Persib Bandung
| Match‑week | Fixture | Date | Kick‑off (WIB) | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match‑week 1 | Persib Vs PSM | 06/09/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 2 | Persija Vs Persib | 12/09/2026 | 15.30 | Gelora Bung Karno |
| Match‑week 3 | Persijap Vs Persib | 20/09/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bumi Kartini |
| Match‑week 4 | Persib Vs Dewa United | 11/10/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 5 | Persib Vs Persik | 18/10/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 6 | Madura United Vs Persib | 22/10/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan |
| Match‑week 7 | Garudayaksa FC Vs Persib | 26/10/2026 | 15.30 | Pakansari |
| Match‑week 8 | Persib Vs Isenmulang Kalteng FC | 01/11/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 9 | Java United Vs Persib | 08/11/2026 | 19.00 | Jatidiri |
| Match‑week 10 | Persib Vs Bali United | 22/11/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 11 | Persita Vs Persib | 29/11/2026 | 19.00 | Indomilk Arena |
| Match‑week 12 | Persebaya Vs Persib | 06/12/2026 | 15.30 | Gelora Bung Tomo |
| Match‑week 13 | Persib Vs Borneo FC | 03/02/2027 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 14 | Persib Vs PSS | 14/12/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 15 | Arema FC Vs Persib | 20/12/2026 | 19.00 | Kanjuruhan |
| Match‑week 16 | Persib Vs Bhayangkara FC | 23/12/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 17 | Persib Vs PSIM | 27/12/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 18 | Dewa United Vs Persib | 07/02/2026 | 20.30 | Banten International Stadium |
| Match‑week 19 | Persib Vs Madura United | 14/02/2026 | 20.30 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 20 | Isenmulang Kalteng FC Vs Persib | 21/02/2026 | 20.30 | Tuah Pahoe |
| Match‑week 21 | Persib Vs Persijap | 28/02/2026 | 20.30 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 22 | Persib Vs Java United | 14/03/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 23 | PSS Vs Persib | 21/03/2026 | 19.00 | Maguwoharjo |
| Match‑week 24 | PSIM Vs Persib | 03/04/2026 | 19.00 | Sultan Agung |
| Match‑week 25 | Persib Vs Arema FC | 10/04/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 26 | Bali United Vs Persib | 18/04/2026 | 19.00 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| Match‑week 27 | Persib Vs Persija | 24/04/2026 | 15.30 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 28 | Borneo FC Vs Persib | 30/04/2026 | 19.00 | Segiri |
| Match‑week 29 | Persib Vs Garudayaksa | 04/05/2026 | 19.00 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 30 | PSM Vs Persib | 08/05/2026 | 15.30 | Gelora BJ. Habibie |
| Match‑week 31 | Persib Vs Persebaya | 13/05/2026 | 15.30 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| Match‑week 32 | Persik Vs Persib | 23/05/2026 | 19.00 | Brawijaya |
| Match‑week 33 | Bhayangkara FC Vs Persib | 29/05/2026 | 19.00 | PKOR Sumpah Pemuda |
| Match‑week 34 | Persib Vs Persita | To‑be‑confirmed | To‑be‑confirmed | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
