The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has officially unveiled a comprehensive calendar of activities covering January 2026 through May 2027, outlining a packed programme of competitions, national team engagements, and development initiatives that will drive the continued growth of football nationwide.
The calendar reflects the GFF’s strategic focus on four pillars:
- Elite and professional competitions
- Women’s and girls’ football
- Youth and grassroots development
- Capacity building for coaches, referees and administrators
2026: A Year of Consolidation and Expansion
From January to December 2026, the GFF will deliver a full slate of activities that strengthen both the competitive and developmental sides of the game. Key highlights include:
Elite and Domestic Competitions
- Elite League Cup competition during the first half of the year.
- Federation Cup 2026, maintaining one of Guyana’s premier knockout traditions.
- Ongoing league and cup play throughout the year across multiple divisions.
Women’s and Girls’ Football
- Under-20 Women National Playoffs
- Guyana vs Dominica- Concacaf W Qualifier
- Dedicated women’s training programmes and national team preparation windows.
Youth, Grassroots and Academy Development
- Academy Training Centre (ATC) Inter-Academy Games beginning May 2026, showcasing youth talent from across the regions.
- ATC Showcase Month and youth tournaments during mid–2026.
- Grassroots festivals and community-based youth engagements throughout the year.
Coaching and Capacity Building
- MOE-D License Block 1 and Schools B License coaching courses in the first half of 2026.
- All-Female D License course scheduled later in the year, advancing the technical growth of women coaches.
International Competitions and Nations League
- Preparation and participation windows for the Concacaf Nations League – Group Phase in the second half of 2026, giving the Senior Men’s National Team consistent high-level competition.
2027: High-Performance Focus and Major International Targets
The calendar extends seamlessly into 2027, with activities from January through May designed to build on 2026’s momentum and position Guyana on the regional and international stage.
January-March 2027: Domestic Competitions and League Action
- Continuation of major domestic cup competitions in January 2027.
- Elite League Season VIII scheduled to begin in early 2027, consolidating the Elite League as the country’s top professional platform.
- Federation Cup 2027 to follow, maintaining continuity of high-level knockout football.
U20 Women’s National Team- Road to Concacaf
Subject to qualification, the GFF calendar makes provision for:
- Under-20 Women’s National Team Final Preparation Camp in early 2027.
- Participation in the Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship (Pending Qualification) as the next major milestone in the women’s elite development pathway.
Senior Men’s National Team- Gold Cup Ambition
- The calendar earmarks May 2027 for Senior Men’s National Team Concacaf Gold Cup activities (Pending Qualification), reinforcing Guyana’s ambition to compete consistently at the highest regional level.
A Clear Pathway from Grassroots to Gold Cup
GFF President Wayne Forde, along with the Executive Committee and technical leadership, has emphasised that this 2026–May 2027 calendar is designed to create clear pathways from grassroots football to international competition, especially for young players and women and girls.
(SOURCE: Guyana Football Federation)
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