Since the three matches from the YoHealth Malta Premier Opening Round Bottom 6 are now decisive in determining which will be the team to finish second from bottom, the MPL changed the kick-off time and venue for Gzira United vs Zabbar St. Patrick which will now be played at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Sunday, kick-off at 14:00.
Opening Round Top 6
| Sat 10-Jan-2026 | Hamrun Spartans FC vs Sliema Wanderers FC | 16:00 | Tony Bezzina Stadium |
| Sat 10-Jan-2026 | Floriana FC vs Valletta FC | 16:00 | National Stadium |
| Sun 11-Jan-2026 | Marsaxlokk FC vs Birkirkara FC | 16:30 | Tony Bezzina Stadium |
Opening Round Bottom 6
| Sun 11-Jan-2026 | Gzira United FC vs Zabbar St. Patrick FC | 14:00 | Victor Tedesco Stadium |
| Sun 11-Jan-2026 | Hibernians FC vs Mosta FC | 14:00 | Centenary Stadium |
| Sun 11-Jan-2026 | Naxxar Lions FC vs Tarxien Rainbows FC | 14:00 | Tony Bezzina Stadium |
Meanwhile for this reason, the Malta Football Association changed the kick-off times for the two BOV Challenge League matches in programme on Sunday at the Victor Tedesco Stadium.
| Sun 11-Jan-2026 | 16:30 | Victor Tedesco Stadium | Melita vs Marsa |
| Sun 11-Jan-2026 | 19:00 | Victor Tedesco Stadium | Żurrieq vs Mtarfa |