The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has approved the 2025/26 Omnibus Competitions Calendar, following a detailed presentation by the General Secretary during its June 9 meeting.
The new football season will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, in line with the GFA Statutes and accounting cycle.
The calendar was crafted to accommodate the 23rd FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11, 2026. All major domestic competitions are expected to end before the global tournament begins.
Key features of the 2025/26 season include:
- Premier League: Matches will continue to be played on Sundays, with midweek slots available for outstanding fixtures.
- Division One League and Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League: Both competitions retain their Sunday matchdays.
- MTN FA Cup: While most matches will be played on weekends, a few ties in the Round of 64 and Round of 63 may take place midweek. The Women’s FA Cup will be held exclusively on weekends.
- eTrophy GFA eFootball Competition: The digital competition returns this season, offering a path to the national eFootball team.
- Beach Soccer and Futsal Premier Leagues: These will continue as part of the GFA’s expanded competition structure.
Regional Football:
All Regional Football Association (RFA) leagues, including Division Two, Division Three, Regional Women’s Division One, and the Colts Leagues (U13, U15, U17), will begin on or before October 1, 2025, and wrap up by May 31, 2026.
Girls’ Colts Expansion:
A nationwide rollout of the Girls Colts competitions (U15 and U17) is set for the 2025/26 season, following successful pilots in the Northern and Greater Accra Regions. The project is supported by FIFA’s Women’s Football Development programme and the Ten RFAs.
Off-season Competitions:
The calendar includes space for off-season tournaments such as the Elite U15 Girls Championship, Elite U19 Second Division Championship, Boys U15 Elite Competition, and the KGL Foundation U17 Colts Championship.
The early release of key dates — including club registration periods and the 31st GFA Annual Congress — aims to give stakeholders ample time for planning. The GFA says it remains focused on delivering a structured and competitive season across all divisions and age groups.
