The unveiling match was contested by the defending champions South China, and the runners-up of last season Citizen.
Three new teams joined the league as competition members, including Fourway, TSW Pegasus and Xiangxue Eisiti.
However, South China AA agreed to play away at Yuen Long Stadium on 5 October 2008.
HKFA chairman Leung Hung Tak later claimed that three home games will be played at Yuen Long Stadium for TSW Pegasus this season.
Its home games will now be staged either at Mong Kok Stadium or Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground instead.