The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially rolled out its 2025/26 football season calendar, aligning its schedule with the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement follows a comprehensive presentation by the GFA General Secretary during the Executive Council’s June 9 meeting.

Per the approved plan, the new season kicks off on July 1, 2025, and will end on June 30, 2026, strictly in line with the GFA Statutes and financial year. The timeline ensures that all major domestic competitions will conclude ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11, 2026.

Key Highlights of the 2025/26 Season:

Ghana Premier League: Games to be played predominantly on Sundays, with midweek slots reserved for outstanding fixtures.

Division One & Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League: Sunday matchdays remain standard.

MTN FA Cup: Mostly weekend fixtures, although early-round matches (Round of 64 & 63) may be scheduled midweek.

Women’s FA Cup: Will be played strictly on weekends.

eTrophy (GFA eFootball): The virtual competition returns, offering players a pathway to the national eFootball team.

Beach Soccer & Futsal: Both leagues will run as part of the GFA’s expanded structure.

Grassroots and Regional Competitions:

RFA Leagues (Divisions 2 & 3, Women’s Division One, Colts U13–U17): Begin by October 1, 2025, and conclude by May 31, 2026.

Girls Colts Expansion: The successful pilot Girls Colts programme (U15 & U17) in Northern and Greater Accra Regions will expand nationwide, backed by FIFA and the 10 Regional Football Associations.

Off-Season Action:

The calendar makes room for key off-season youth tournaments, including:

Elite U15 Girls Championship

Elite U19 Second Division Championship

Boys U15 Elite Competition

KGL Foundation U17 Colts Championship

The GFA has also released early dates for club registration and its 31st Annual Congress, giving stakeholders enough lead time for preparations. With this roadmap, the GFA is aiming for a well-structured, competitive, and inclusive season ahead of a historic World Cup year.