The opening ceremony of the First Division League 2026 took place on Saturday at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium.

Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, nswc, psc—Chief of Air Staff and President of the Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF)—attended the event as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief of Air Staff expressed optimism regarding the consistent organization of domestic leagues. He thanked the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh for taking timely measures to advance the country's sports sector and urged hockey clubs and sponsoring organizations to come forward to sustain the domestic hockey league. Additionally, he instructed the players to maintain fair play and discipline throughout the tournament and formally inaugurated the league.

A total of eleven clubs are participating in this league: Wari Club, Hockey Dhaka United, PWD SC, Combined SC, Mukta Bihanga Tarun Sangha, Bachelors SC, Farashganj SC, Shishu Kishore Sangha, Dhaka Wanderers, Rayer Bazar SC, and Dhaka Young Star Club. Players and hockey enthusiasts alike are elated to see the domestic league return to the field after a long hiatus.

Senior officials of the Bangladesh Air Force, officials from the Bangladesh Hockey Federation, as well as club officials and players, were present at the opening ceremony.