V.League 2026-2027 will officially kick off from September 4 with the participation of 14 teams. Right before the match kicked off, the race for the championship received great attention when many teams had strong personnel preparations and set the highest goals.
Big teams accelerate for the championship race
Hanoi Police continues to be considered one of the top candidates. This team possesses a deep force with many national team players, while maintaining quality in both the group of domestic and foreign players.
The ambition of Hanoi Police is partly reflected in recent results. The police sector team has just won the National Super Cup and had a remarkable performance in the continental arena. This is the foundation for Hanoi Police to aim for the V.League 2026-2027 championship.
In the opposing group, The Cong Viettel has a significant change in force. The army team brought in 11 new players, including domestic players, foreign players and a Viet Kieu player. These additions show the determination to create a deep enough squad to compete on many fronts.
The Cong Viettel not only aims to win the V.League championship but also aims for good results in the National Cup and Asian arena. With a strongly invested force, this team is expected to become a formidable opponent in the long-term race.
Hanoi also enters the new season with a richly experienced squad. Names like Van Quyet, Hung Dung, Thanh Chung, Hai Long and Pham Xuan Manh continue to play an important role. In addition, the Capital team has more additions in the lines and gives opportunities to many young players.
A notable point of Hanoi is the combination of experience and youth. If young players quickly adapt to professional requirements, the Capital team can completely return to the championship race after the previous season did not achieve expectations.
Nam Dinh is also a name not to be missed. The home team of Thien Truong Stadium owns many quality players and continues to strengthen their forces before the new season. With the advantage of Thien Truong Stadium and competitive experience in the top group, the Nam Dinh team is expected to continue to hold a position in the group of candidates.
Ninh Binh is another notable case. This team owns many experienced players such as Dang Van Lam, Duc Chien, Thanh Chung, Ho Tan Tai and Hoang Duc. The combination of squad quality and the organizational ability of the coaching staff helps Ninh Binh have a basis to set high goals.
Foreign players can make a difference
One of the notable changes of V.League 2026-2027 lies in the regulations on the use of foreign players. Teams are allowed to register a maximum of 4 foreign players and can use all 4 players at the same time on the field, an increase of one spot compared to the previous season.
For teams that have to compete in club-level tournaments of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the maximum number of foreign players registered is 7, but still only a maximum of 4 players are allowed to be used on the field at a time.
The new regulations may have a significant impact on the championship race. Teams possessing quality foreign players and the ability to integrate quickly will have more tactical options, especially in decisive matches.
V.League 2026-2027 is therefore expected to be highly competitive right from the first rounds. When the quality gap between the group of candidates is not too large, stability, depth of force and the ability to take advantage of decisive moments can become factors determining the championship.
The new season will last from September 4, 2026 to May 22, 2027, with 14 teams playing two rounds at home and away, a total of 26 rounds.
