Next season's Scottish Premiership season is set to kick off on August 1 after receiving written approval from the Scottish government.
The Scottish Football Association confirmed the plan which comes in the wake of the First Minister's announcement of phase three of the route out of the coronavirus crisis.
The government has also confirmed that clubs can arrange friendly matches with immediate effect, provided players are subject to weekly testing from July 13.
SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster said: "Today's approvals are a significant step forward for Scottish Premiership clubs and provide the necessary clarity to prepare for the new season.
"The ability for clubs to arrange and participate in friendly matches is important on and off the field as momentum builds towards what will be a welcome and exciting return to Scottish football starting 1 August."
The Scottish FA board will also discuss a timeline for the phased lifting of its suspension for its other competitions, ranging from the remaining three SPFL division to semi-professional and grass-roots levels.
