NPFL champions Enugu Rangers will begin the defence of the championship at home against cup holders El Kanemi Warriors.
El Kanemi have returned to the top flight after they won promotion from the NNL.
They also won the country’s cup competition when they beat Abia Warriors 2-0 in the President Federation Cup final.
Promoted clubs Ikorodu City and Nasarawa United have tough opening day fixtures.
Ikorodu City are away to Kano Pillars, while Nasarawa will welcome Shooting Stars to Lafia.
The new season is scheduled to kick-off on August 31 with the new champions to win an improved prize money of 200 Million Naira.
NPFL Fixtures Matchday 1
Abia Warriors v Remo Stars
Beyond Limits v Enyimba
Rangers v El Kanemi Warriors
Lobi Stars vs Akwa Utd
Kwara Utd v Niger Tornadoes
Bendel Insurance v Rivers Utd
Kano Pillars v Ikorodu City
Sunshine Stars v Bayelsa Utd
Nasarawa Utd v Shooting Stars
Plateau Utd v Katsina United
