The Council of the Malta Football Association approved the format for the competition after the withdrawal of one of the teams which took part last season – St. Venera Yellow Blues.
The league will be played over four rounds.
The draws were as follows:
Lija / Iklin vs Vittoriosa Stars
Tarxien Rainbows vs Fgura United
Hamrun Spartans play their first game against Lija / Iklin.