Schedule Announced for Rounds 3 and 4 of the SHNL
Croatian clubs face a congested fixture list due to European commitments, while Dinamo secured a convincing 5:0 victory in Champions League qualifying.
Croatian clubs face a congested fixture list due to European commitments, while Dinamo secured a convincing 5:0 victory in Champions League qualifying.
The Croatian Football Federation has announced the exact kick-off times for the matches in rounds 3 and 4 of the SuperSport HNL, giving Dinamo, Hajduk, and Rijeka a demanding schedule on days when they also have European commitments. Round 3 kicks off on Friday, August 14, 2026, with Dinamo hosting Rudeš at Maksimir at 8:00 PM.
Saturday's program on August 15 features two matches: Istra 1961 and Slaven Belupo will meet at 6:30 PM at the Aldo Drosina Stadium in Pula, while Osijek and Lokomotiva will face off at 9:00 PM at Opus Arena. The remaining two matches of round 3 are played on Sunday, August 16. Varaždin will host Rijeka at 6:30 PM, and Gorica and Hajduk will take the field at 9:00 PM.
Round 4 begins on Friday, August 21, 2026, with the match between Rudeš and Lokomotiva, which will be played at 8:00 PM at the City Stadium in Velika Gorica. A day later, on August 22, Slaven Belupo hosts Gorica at 6:30 PM, and Dinamo will play against Varaždin at Maksimir at 9:00 PM.
Sunday's program on August 23 opens with Rijeka and Istra 1961 at 6:30 PM, while the round will conclude with Hajduk and Osijek at Poljud, starting at 9:00 PM. Dinamo, Hajduk, and Rijeka also have European commitments during this part of the season, which means a demanding schedule with matches in quick succession.
Meanwhile, Dinamo secured a convincing 5:0 victory against Kauno Žalgiris in Champions League qualifying. The Croatian Football Federation congratulated the Blues on their big step towards the playoff. Club historians note that this is the seventh time in history that they have sent an opponent home with a five-goal margin in European club competitions.
Additionally, Dinamo has announced the start of the Ramljak26 tournament on August 6, 2026. The tournament opens in the morning with Ajax and Athletic Bilbao, and the Blues will take to pitch 3 at 7:15 PM against Juventus. Admission to all matches is free, and broadcasts can be followed exclusively on the Dinamo Plus platform.
