Shkendija – Tikvesh to be played at FFM training centre; multiple fixtures may move
Up to three of five First League fixtures may be moved to the Football Federation of North Macedonia training centre in Skopje; Vardar–Arsimi already relocated due to David Guetta concert.
Sources indicate that up to three of the five First League fixtures in the coming round may be played at the Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) training centre in Skopje; this information was current as of September 2, 2026, 08:00.
One change is already settled: the Vardar – Arsimi match will take place at the FFM complex because David Guetta will perform at the Todor Proeski Arena in Skopje on September 8, which affects stadium availability.
The derby of the round — between first-placed Shkendija and third-placed Tikvesh — is also expected to be staged at the FFM training centre on Friday. Official confirmation and the starting time are still pending, though an evening kick-off is likely.
Scheduling around the weekend
Organisers say there should be no First League matches on Sunday for this round. It remains possible that the Skopje – Bashkimi fixture will be moved to the FFM site and played on Saturday instead.
For Shkendija, the meeting with Tikvesh will represent their fourth encounter in Tetovo this season.
Clubs and the Football Federation of North Macedonia are expected to announce the official match locations and kick-off times in the coming days; until those confirmations arrive, fixtures should be regarded as provisional.
Photo: press material from the event
