Hearts open their title defence at Tynecastle on Sunday, August 16, hosting Aberdeen. The Jambos, champions after a dramatic final‑day win, have appointed Andy Thompson following Eva Olid’s five‑year exit. Thompson inherits a side eager to prove the championship wasn’t a fluke, while Aberdeen arrive looking to upset the new leaders. They will rely on striker Claire McDonald’s goalscoring prowess to silence critics.

Rangers travel to Montrose for their opener, a test for Leanne Crichton’s first season at the helm. Finishing just two points behind Hearts last term, the Gers hope an early win propels a challenge for the crown. Celtic face 16‑time champions Glasgow City away, a daunting fixture after a third‑place finish that left them just short of the title race.

Hibernian open at home against Motherwell, aiming to improve on a fourth‑place finish, while newly promoted Spartans travel to Partick Thistle, whose boss Gary Holt replaces David Elliot after last summer. The first Old Firm clash arrives on September 27, Rangers hosting Celtic at Broadwood. In SWPL 2, Kilmarnock start away at Renfrew and Falkirk travel to Dundee United, setting the tone for a competitive season.