Dewa United's ACGL 2025-2026 Schedule: Indonesia's Only Hope in Asia

Indonesia’s Dewa United has become the sole Indonesian representative on the Asian stage this season after Persib Bandung were eliminated from ACL 2 2025-2026. Unlike Persib, Dewa United still has a chance to win the AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2025-2026.

Dewa United reached the ACGL 2025-2026 quarter-finals after finishing as Group E winners with seven points. In the quarter-finals, Dewa United will face the Philippines’ Manila Digger to contest a place in the semi-finals.

Moreover, Dewa United’s performance in ACGL 2025-2026 could also determine the Indonesian Liga’s coefficient ranking, which would influence slots in Asian competitions in the following season.

Dewa United are drawn in Group E alongside Phnom Penh Crown (Cambodia), Tainan City (Taiwan), and Shan United (Myanmar). The squad led by Jan Olde Riekerink also enjoy home advantage at Indomilk Arena, Tangerang.

In the opening match, the Banten Warriors were held to a 1-1 draw with Phnom Penh Crown. In the next two fixtures, Dewa United surged to victories over Tainan City (4-0) and Shan United (4-1).

Dewa United will face Manila Digger, who also faced Persib Bandung in ACL 2 2025-2026 playoff. At that time, Manila Digger were beaten 1-2 at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium on 13 August 2025.

The experience of facing Persib will doubtless be a positive asset for the Filipino powerhouse ahead of their clash with Dewa United.