25/07/2025
SSFF Unveils Full Season Calendar for 2025/2026: Packed With Competitions Across All Levels
Juba, South Sudan โ July 25, 2025:
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has officially released its comprehensive football calendar for the 2025/2026 season, outlining a tightly packed schedule across senior leagues, youth competitions, womenโs football, and international windows.
The calendar spans from August 2025 to May 2026 and reflects the Federationโs commitment to competitive and structured football development nationwide.
This calendar was formally approved during the Extraordinary Executive Committee Meeting No. 7/2025 held on Friday, 18th July 2025, and chaired by the President of the South Sudan Football Federation, Gen. Augustino Maduot Parek.
Premier League Kicks Off on August 21, 2025.
The South Sudan Premier League, the nationโs flagship football competition, kicks off on August 21, 2025, and is scheduled to run intermittently until May 26, 2026. With weekly fixtures and breaks aligned with FIFA international windows, fans can look forward to consistent league action throughout the season.
As part of the new structured match format, weekly games will officially follow this schedule starting August 21, 2025:
โข Thursdays: 1 match at 3:00 PM
โข Fridays: 2 matches at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
โข Saturdays: 2 matches at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
โข Sundays: 2 matches at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
This format ensures 7 matches per week, creating a steady rhythm of competitive football across the country.
Womenโs League Runs September to March with December Break.
The Womenโs League will begin on September 22, 2025, and continue until March 23, 2026. The league will pause during the December 2025 transfer window to allow for club adjustments and player movement, before resuming in January 2026. This supports fair competition while aligning with player registration periods.
South Sudan National Cup Revamped
The South Sudan Cup will begin with Sub-Football Association level matches from December 1 to December 20, 2025. The competition will then proceed to the Zonal Stage and Final Phase from January 5 to January 26, 2026, offering clubs nationwide a chance to compete for national honors.
FIFA International Windows Respected.
To ensure the smooth participation of national team players, the SSFF has aligned its calendar with the official FIFA International Match Windows:
โข September 1โ9, 2025
โข October 6โ14, 2025
โข November 10โ18, 2025
โข March 17โ25, 2026
Youth Competitions for U20, U17, and U15 Boys and Girls
SSFFโs dedication to talent development is highlighted by age-category competitions across the season:
โข U20 Leagues: October 6, 2025 โ March 30, 2026
โข U17 Leagues: November 17, 2025 โ May 11, 2026
โข U15 Schools Football: October 13 โ October 27, 2025
These leagues are essential for scouting and nurturing South Sudanโs future football stars.
Super Cup Opens the Season.
The 2025/2026 season Super Cup to be held on first week of August 2025, where league champions met cup holders in a competitive opener that set the tone for the season ahead.
Fixtures to Be Released in Phases
The SSFF confirms that detailed fixtures for each competition โ including the Premier League, Womenโs League, South Sudan Cup, and youth leagues โ will be shared accordingly in the coming days, allowing clubs and supporters to plan ahead.
The 2025/2026 season reflects a transformative chapter in South Sudan football, with structured timelines, inclusive competitions, and alignment with international standards.
The SSFF remains committed to excellence, transparency, and football development at all levels.
