Champions TNS host Ferry in Cymru Premier opener
The New Saints have lifted the JD Cymru Premier trophy for the past four seasons
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The New Saints will begin the defence of their JD Cymru Premier title at home to Briton Ferry Llansawel.
Saints, who won the Welsh domestic treble last season, will face Andy Dyer's men at Park Hall on Friday, 8 August.
Newly promoted Colwyn Bay and Llanelli Town will both start the season with home games.
Llanelli welcome Barry Town United on Friday evening while Bay host Connah's Quay Nomads on Sunday, 10 August.
Other opening games on the Friday night see Bala Town v Flint Town United and Conference League qualifiers Haverfordwest County meeting Penybont.
Cardiff Met and Caernarfon play on Saturday, 9 August.
The final round of Phase One games will be played simultaneously on Friday, 9 January with the league splitting in two.
The forthcoming 2025-26 season will be the last under the 12 team format that was introduced in 2011.
The Football Association of Wales confirmed an expansion to 16 teams last October having announced a four-year £6m investment package for the Cymru Premier.
Six teams from the second tier will be promoted to the Cymru Premier when the league expands to 16 teams for the 2026-27 season.