Shamrock Rovers will begin the defence of their Premier Division title with an away fixture against Sligo Rovers on Saturday 18 February.
The first round of matches were confirmed this afternoon by the FAI as part of a teaser for the full list which will follow later this week.
The first night of the season is 24 hours earlier as Cork City will mark their return to the top flight against Bohemians at Turner's Cross on Friday 17 February.
FAI Cup winners Derry City take on St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park, while Shelbourne host Drogheda United.
Dundalk will meet UCD to conclude the opening round of matches.
There will be another 'Clash of the Rovers' in the Women’s Premier Division as newly-formed Shamrock Rovers visit The Showgrounds on 4 March to take on Sligo.
Champions Shelbourne take on Cork City in their opening clash.
Elsewhere in the First Division, Kerry FC play their first-ever game against Cobh Ramblers on 17 February.
Finn Harps will begin life in the First Division again against Galway United.
Men's Premier Division:
Friday 17 February
Cork City v Bohemians
Dundalk v UCD
Shelbourne v Drogheda United
St Patrick's Athletic v Derry City
Saturday 18 February
Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers
Women's Premier Division
Saturday 4 March
Galway United v Wexford Youths
Shelbourne v Cork City
Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers
Treaty United v Bohemians
Athlone Town v Peamount United
Men's First Division
Friday 17 February
Kerry FC v Cobh Ramblers
Treaty United v Bray Wanderers
Wexford v Waterford
Finn Harps v Galway United
Saturday 18 February
Longford Town v Athlone Town
