FAM releases 2025/2026 football calendar
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has released its official 2025-2026 football competitions calendar, outlining a busy schedule that includes both domestic and international fixtures.
According to the schedule, the season will kick off on February 17 with the FIFA Women’s International Window.
Major Domestic and International Competitions
The calendar features key domestic tournaments, including:
- TNM Super League (starting April 5)
- Airtel Top 8 Cup (Quarterfinals on April 12-13, Final on June 28)
- FDH Bank Cup (Preliminary rounds on June 28, Final on November 1)
- Castel Challenge Cup (Preliminary round on August 2, Final on February 28, 2026)
Additionally, Malawian clubs will participate in CAF Inter-Club tournaments, while the national team will compete in major international events such as:
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (against Namibia on March 20 and Tunisia on March 25)
- CHAN Qualifiers
- COSAFA tournaments (including Beach Soccer and Under-17 competitions)
Youth and Women’s Football Development
FAM has also prioritized youth and women’s football, with scheduled competitions including:
- Women’s National Championship (February 2026)
- Youth Leagues & Women’s Regional Leagues (starting May 31, 2025)
Meanwhile, CAF Inter-Club tournaments—including the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup—will commence in August 2025, offering local clubs a chance to compete on the continental stage.
The release of this comprehensive schedule demonstrates FAM’s commitment to football development at all levels, ensuring a highly competitive and engaging season ahead.
Find the summarized calendar in this table;
| Competition/Event | Start Date | Notes |
| FIFA Women’s International Window | February 17, 2025 | Season opener |
| TNM Super League | April 5, 2025 | Domestic league |
| Airtel Top 8 Cup (Quarterfinals) | April 12-13, 2025 | Knockout stage |
| Airtel Top 8 Cup (Final) | June 28, 2025 | Grand finale |
| FDH Bank Cup (Preliminary Rounds) | June 28, 2025 | Early-stage matches |
| FDH Bank Cup (Final) | November 1, 2025 | Tournament conclusion |
| Castel Challenge Cup (Preliminary Round) | August 2, 2025 | First round |
| Castel Challenge Cup (Final) | February 28, 2026 | Tournament conclusion |
| 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (Malawi vs Namibia) | March 20, 2025 | International match |
| 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (Malawi vs Tunisia) | March 25, 2025 | International match |
| CAF Inter-Club Tournaments | August 2025 | Includes CAF Champions League & CAF Confederation Cup |
| CHAN Qualifiers | TBD | National team event |
| COSAFA Tournaments (Beach Soccer & U-17) | TBD | Regional competitions |
| Women’s National Championship | February 2026 | Women’s football focus |
| Youth Leagues & Women’s Regional Leagues | May 31, 2025 | Grassroots development |
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