The 2026–27 Liga Nusantara is the upcoming third season of the Liga Nusantara under its current name and the 11th season under its current league structure. The season is scheduled to begin on 30 October 2026 and conclude on 6 February 2027.
Overview General 24 teams will compete in the league – the fifteen teams from the previous season, three teams relegated from the Championship and six teams promoted from Liga 4.
Teams promoted to Championship Dejan and RANS Nusantara immediately returned after spending one season in the third division by reaching the final round on 3 February 2026. In the semifinal round, Dejan defeated PSGC while RANS Nusantara managed to defeat Persiba Bantul.
PSGC became the last team to be promoted after spending six seasons in the third division by defeating Persiba Bantul on penalties in the promotion playoff held on 7 February 2026.
Teams relegated from Championship Sriwijaya became the first team to be relegated and competed in the third division for the first time after losing to Sumsel United on 28 February 2026. Donggala United (formerly Persipal) became the second team to be relegated where on 12 April 2026 they suffered a defeat to Deltras and competed in the third division for the first time as the current entity (through the acquisition of Muba Babel United in the 2022–23 season).
Persekat became the last team to be relegated after losing to Persiba Balikpapan in the relegation playoff held on 8 May 2026, and returned to the third division after six seasons in the second division.
Teams promoted from Liga 4 PSN became the first team to be promoted after defeating Persibangga in the second matchweek of the fourth round of the national phase on 2 July 2026. This result made PSN will compete for the first time in the third division in the team's history.
Persipani, Pesik, and were the next three teams promoted, each with results from the same matchweek. Persipani and Pesik drew 0–0, while Pasuruan United defeated Persigar. Pesik and Pasuruan United will debut in the third division as the current league name, while Persipani returns to the third division after a season-long absence due to their disqualification from the 2024–25 season.
Persinga and Persibangga were the final two teams promoted in the final matchweek of the fourth round of the national phase on 5 July 2026. Persinga held PSN to a goalless draw, while Persibangga defeated Unaaha. Both teams will compete in their debut season in the third division under the current name and league structure.
Teams relegated to Liga 4 Persewar and Persikabo 1973 were relegated to their respective provincial Liga 4 after both withdrew before the league began. Persewar was relegated to Liga 4 Papua and Persikabo 1973 was relegated to Liga 4 West Java Series 1.
Perserang and Waanal Brothers were relegated after finishing bottom of their respective groups on 25 January 2026. Perserang was relegated to Liga 4 Banten after two seasons in the third division while Waanal Brothers was relegated to Liga 4 Central Papua after four seasons in the third division.
Persebata and PSDS became the last two teams to be relegated after spending one and two seasons respectively in the third division in the relegation playoffs on 1 February 2026. Persebata was relegated to Liga 4 East Nusa Tenggara after lost to Persikutim United, while PSDS was relegated to Liga 4 North Sumatra after defeat to Persitara.
Teams Changes The following teams changed division since the 2025–26 season. + To Liga Nusantara Relegated from Championship Sriwijaya Donggala United Persekat Promoted from Liga 4 Persibangga Persinga Persipani Pesik PSN+ From Liga Nusantara Promoted to Championship RANS Nusantara Dejan PSGC Relegated to Liga 4 Persewar Persikabo 1973 Persebata Perserang PSDS Waanal Brothers
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Name changes and relocated teams I-League general director Ferry Paulus said that any club that violated any of the seven aspects in the club licensing cycle, e.g. relocating their home base, would be deducted one point.
Persinab has removed Sang Maestro from its official name and changed back its full name to Persinab Nabire starting this season, having previously acquired Sang Maestro to compete in the 2025–26 season. Nusantara Lampung's license to play in the league was acquired by Liga 4 side Persikotas Tasikmalaya. As a result, Persikotas took over Nusantara Lampung's place in Liga Nusantara starting this season and they will compete under name Persikotas Nusantara. Persipal changed their official name to Donggala United and relocated to Donggala Regency. Tri Brata Rafflesia changed their official name to Putra Sang Fajar and relocated to Blitar.
Teams by province Number Province Team(s)64Persekat, Persibangga, Persika Karanganyar, and Persipa2Persinab and PersipaniBatavia and PersitaraPesik and Persikotas Nusantara1PersedenPersikotaDonggala UnitedPersikutim UnitedPSNPekanbaruSriwijayaPersiba Bantul
Location and stadiums
Team Location Stadium Capacity 2025–26 season Batavia South Jakarta Soemantri Brodjonegoro5,000 Quarter-finalist Donggala United↓ Donggala TBDTBD 10th in Championship Group 2 Gresik United Gresik Gelora Joko Samudro25,000 4th in Group D ↑ Pasuruan R. Soedarsono10,000 Liga 4 champions Pekanbaru Pekanbaru Garuda Sakti Field0 Quarter-finalist Perseden Denpasar Kompyang Sujana7,000 3rd in Group D Persekabpas PasuruanR. Soedarsono10,000 Quarter-finalist Persekat↓ Tegal Tri Sanja10,000 Championship relegation play-off loser Persiba Bantul Bantul Sultan Agung30,000 4th Persibangga↑ Purbalingga Goentoer Darjono15,000 3rd in Liga 4 NP R4 Group B Persibo Bojonegoro Letjen Haji Sudirman15,000 3rd in Group C Persika Karanganyar Karanganyar Angkatan 455,000 Quarter-finalist Persikota Tangerang Benteng Reborn7,500 3rd in Group B Persikotas Nusantara Tasikmalaya Galuh, at Ciamis20,000 3rd in Group A Persikutim United East Kutai Kudungga10,000 Relegation play-off winner Persinab Nabire Kediri Soccer Field, at Kediri0 4th in Group C Persinga↑ Ngawi Ketonggo10,000 Liga 4 semi-finalist Persipa Pati Joyokusumo10,000 4th in Group A Persipani↑ Paniai Gelora Bangkalan, at Bangkalan15,000 3rd in Liga 4 NP R4 Group A Persitara North Jakarta Tugu4,000 Relegation play-off winner Pesik↑ Kuningan Mashud Wisnusaputra10,000 Liga 4 runners-up PSN↑ Ngada Lebijaga5,000 Liga 4 semi-finalist Putra Sang Fajar Blitar Gelora Supriyadi15,000 4th in Group B Sriwijaya↓ Palembang Gelora Sriwijaya23,000 10th in Championship Group 1
↓ Relegated from the Championship ↑ Promoted from the Liga 4
Personnel and kits Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. No foreign coaches are allowed. + Team Manager Captain Kit manufacturer Kit sponsors Main Other(s) RMB Apparel RMB Apparel RMB Apparel 1919 RMB Apparel Almer Apparel Amrta Zestien Abang Sport Arafs Apparel ADSport Nine Arafs Apparel
Apparel made by club.
Coaching changes Pre-season Team Outgoing head coach Manner of departure Date of vacancy Replaced by Date of appointmentPersiba Bantul Andri RamawiSigned by PSIS14 February 2026 Susanto19 September 2026Persipa Eduard TjongEnd of caretaker role28 February 2026 Salahudin15 September 2026Persika Karanganyar Ahmad BustomiSigned by Indonesia U-174 July 2026 Taufiq Kasrun3 September 2026Perseden I Wayan ArsanaSigned by Kendal Tornado10 July 2026 F.X. Yanuar30 September 2026Pasuruan United Bio PaulinSigned by Persekabpas12 July 2026 Subangkit12 July 2026Persekabpas Masdra NurrizaEnd of contract12 July 2026 Bio Paulin12 July 2026Gresik United Andik ArdiansyahDemoted to assistant22 July 2026 Joko Susilo22 July 2026Sriwijaya Iwan SetiawanEnd of contract14 August 2026 Oktavianus14 August 2026Donggala United Kamaludin15 August 2026 Ridwan Saragih15 August 2026Pekanbaru Miskardi7 September 2026 Supardi Nasir10 September 2026Persinga Slamet RiadiSigned by Persebi8 September 2026 Didin Gultom15 September 2026Persikota Didin GultomSigned by Persinga15 September 2026Pesik Dian OktoveryEnd of contract17 September 2026 Mochammad Fachrudin17 September 2026Persekat I Putu GedeSigned by Persibo18 September 2026Persibo AlfiatEnd of contract18 September 2026 I Putu Gede18 September 2026Persipani Jimmy Saputro26 September 2026 Muhammad Azhar2 October 2026Persinab Irwansyah3 October 2026 Masdra Nurriza3 October 2026
First round A total of 24 teams will be divided into three groups based on the geographical location of their homebase. Each group consists of 8 teams, with each team playing against the other teams in their group two times in a double round-robin format.
Group winners, runners-up and the best two third-placed teams will advance to the second round. Group A
Group B
Group C
Ranking of third-placed teams
Results Teams play each other twice in a double round-robin format, once at home and once away, with each team playing 14 matches. Group A
Group B
Group C
Second round The top eight teams from the first round will be divided into two groups of four teams.
The group winners will advance to the final and will be automatically promoted to the 2027–28 Championship, while the group runners-up will compete in the promotion play-off to determine the final promotion place. Group A
Group B
Promotion play-off The play-off will be played as a single match. If tied after regulation time, extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out will be used to decide the winning team. The winner will be promoted to the 2027–28 Championship.
Final
The final will be played as a single match. If tied after regulation time, extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out will be used to decide the winning team.
See also 2026–27 Super League 2026–27 Championship 2026–27 Liga 4
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