The upcoming 2026 Allsvenskan kicks off in April with a massive showdown: defending champions Mjallby against runners-up Hammarby. Mjallby enter this campaign as the hunted, navigating significant transitions after their historic title win. Manager Anders Torstensson has departed, succeeded by his assistant Karl-Marius Aksum to maintain their famous revolutionary "scanning" tactics. However, the roster has changed; goalkeeper Noel Törnqvist has exited, while Abdoulie Manneh attracts transfer interest.
Three promoted clubs arrive following Norrköping's relegation. Superettan champions Västerås SK visit runners-up Kalmar in a pivotal early match where both sides will surely target vital points. Meanwhile, playoff victors Örgryte face a daunting opener hosting record titans Malmö, who are eager to avenge a dismal sixth-place finish last year. Örgryte's schedule stays punishing, as they must visit Mjallby’s Strandvallen fortress in round two. This season guarantees excitement as fresh contenders emerge and traditional giants seek immediate redemption in Sweden’s premier football division.