The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unveiled the full domestic football calendar for the 2025–2026 season, laying out a tightly structured schedule designed to conclude all major competitions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
At its meeting on 9 June, the GFA Executive Council ratified the omnibus calendar, which will govern all domestic football activities from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
The schedule was crafted with careful attention to the global football calendar, particularly the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on 11 June 2026.
The primary objective is to wrap up all domestic competitions before Ghana’s potential participation in the global tournament.
In doing so, the GFA hopes to allow maximum preparation time for the national team and avoid scheduling conflicts during the tournament period.
The Ghana Premier League will continue with its customary Sunday fixtures, while provisions have been made for midweek matches to accommodate postponed or rescheduled games.
This structure will also apply to the Division One League and the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League, which will follow the same weekend format.
In terms of knockout competitions, the Women’s FA Cup will primarily take place on weekends, though some early-round ties may be played midweek.
The approach is intended to boost visibility and player participation, while ensuring minimal disruption to the overall competition calendar.
Alongside traditional formats, the GFA is also pushing forward with its digital strategy.
The eTrophy, Ghana’s official eFootball tournament, will return, offering virtual players a pathway into the national eFootball setup.
This initiative is part of a wider effort to modernise the game and integrate digital platforms into the country’s footballing ecosystem.
The GFA has also confirmed the timelines for regional and youth football.
Competitions in Divisions Two and Three, regional women’s leagues, and the Colts U13 to U17 championships will all commence by 1 October 2025 and conclude by 31 May 2026.
At the national level, the U15 and U17 women’s competitions are set to expand, building on the momentum of previous pilot programmes.
In a bid to strengthen talent development, designated windows for off-season tournaments have also been included.
These include the Elite U15 Girls Championship and the KGL U17 Colts competition, which are expected to play a key role in unearthing the next generation of footballing talent.
With all fixtures and milestones accounted for, the GFA’s calendar offers a well-defined framework for clubs, players, and stakeholders alike, ensuring that Ghanaian football remains active, competitive, and fully aligned with international commitments in the lead-up to the World Cup.
