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Persib and Borneo FC's Full Schedule for ASEAN Club Championship 2026/2027 Released

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Persib Bandung and Borneo FC will represent Indonesia in the ASEAN Club Championship 2026/2027, starting October 7, 2026.
  • Borneo FC begins its campaign on July 7 against Thailand's Buriram United, while Persib Bandung faces Thailand's Port FC on October 8.
  • Both Indonesian clubs have been placed in separate groups, facing a range of regional opponents from Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.

Indonesian football clubs Persib Bandung and Borneo FC are set to compete in the 2026/2027 ASEAN Club Championship, with the tournament scheduled to kick off on October 7, 2026. Both teams will carry the hopes of Indonesia in this regional club competition.

Borneo FC, the runner-up of the 2025/2026 Super League, will be the first to see action, facing defending champions Buriram United from Thailand on July 7. The team from East Kalimantan is drawn in Group A, which also includes Ratchaburi FC (Thailand), Kuching City FC (Malaysia), Tampines Rovers FC (Singapore), the Vietnamese Cup winner, and the winner of a playoff between Kasuka FC (Brunei) and Manila Digger FC (Philippines).

Persib Bandung, the 2025/2026 Super League champions, will commence their journey on October 8 against Port FC, another Thai club. Group B for Persib includes Johor Darul Ta’zim FC (Malaysia), Lion City Sailors FC (Singapore), Cong An Ha Noi FC (Vietnam), PKR Svay Rieng FC (Cambodia), and the winner of a playoff between Laos' Ezra FC and Myanmar's Shan United FC.

This tournament provides a significant platform for Indonesian clubs to test their mettle against top teams from across Southeast Asia, showcasing the growing competitiveness of the region's football landscape.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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