The Football Association has released the schedule for the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup, setting the stage for another season of intense knockout football across the country.
The competition is set to commence on the weekend of October 24, 2025, and will conclude with the grand final on May 30 or 31, 2026. The calendar has been carefully designed to align with the global football schedule, ensuring that all domestic elite competitions are completed ahead of the 23rd FIFA World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Only selected matches in the Round of 64 and the Round of 63 may be played midweek, while all Women’s FA Cup matches will take place on weekends.
The GFA is committed to the effective execution of this calendar to ensure a vibrant, competitive, and well-coordinated football season across all levels.
GFA Communications
