The StarTimes Uganda Premier League grows to 18 clubs for 2026/27, which changes the shape of the season: more fixtures, a longer calendar and more midweek football for squads that were already stretched by continental play. This section follows that league, the Uganda Cranes, and the clubs pushing into CAF competition. Vipers set the tone for the window by signing Cranes forward Farouk Miya and starting preseason under a new coach while waiting on the Champions League draw. KCCA, SC Villa and Express keep the league competitive, and the expansion means points dropped against newly promoted sides will decide more than usual. AXN Sports covers the fixture releases, the transfer business and the Cranes squads through qualifying. For betting, the Uganda Premier League gets match winner, both teams to score and totals at most sites, with deeper markets saved for Cranes internationals and European football. Expansion seasons tend to produce more unpredictable results early, which is worth remembering before backing a favourite away from home. Deposits run through MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money, betting is licensed by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, and offers change often. Compare them in our guide to the best betting sites in Uganda. You must be 18 or older to bet.
