LHF D1 Paryaj Lakay Championship to Kick Off November 8 with 12 Clubs

The Haitian Football League (LHF) will kick off the opening series of the second edition of its Paryaj Lakay D1 Championship for the 2026-2027 season, according to haitilibre.com. Twelve clubs will contest the competition on a national stage featuring historic rivalries and title ambitions, the outlet reported.

Based on the official schedule released by the LHF, Matchday 1 is set for Sunday, November 8, 2026. The opening lineup includes Racing FC vs. Réal Hope FA at 3:30 PM at Parc Vincent in Gonaïves; FICA vs. Ouanaminthe FC at 2:00 PM and AS Capoise vs. Tempête FC at 4:00 PM, both at Parc St-Victor in Cap-Haïtien; Racing Club Haïtien vs. Cavaly AS at 2:00 PM and Don Bosco FC vs. Violette AC at 4:00 PM, both at Parc Sainte-Thérèse in Pétion-ville; and the "Derby des Cayes" between América des Cayes and Juventus des Cayes at 4:00 PM at Land des Gabions in Les Cayes.

The LHF noted kick-off times may be subject to minor adjustments due to security requirements and double-header scheduling. The opening series runs from November 8, 2026 until early 2027, followed by a closing series typically from February/March through May/June 2027 to determine a second champion, per haitilibre.com.