THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has 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.
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.
According to a release from the governing body for football in Guyana, the calendar reflects the GFF’s strategic focus on four pillars: Elite and professional competitions; Women’s and girls’ football; Youth and grassroots development and Capacity building for coaches, referees and administrators.
The GFF described 2026 as the 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.
The Women’s and Girls’ Football include – Under-20 Women National Playoffs; Guyana vs Dominica – Concacaf World Qualifier; Dedicated women’s training programmes and national team preparation windows.
The Youth, Grassroots and Academy Development will include – 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.
The 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.
As far as International Competitions and Nations League are concerned, the GFF pointed out that preparation and participation windows for the Concacaf Nations League – Group Phase will continue in the second half of 2026, giving the Senior Men’s National Team consistent high-level competition.
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.
From January through 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 will follow, maintaining continuity of high-level knockout football; U20 Women’s National Team – Road to CONCACAF, subject to qualification; 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.
The calendar earmarks May 2027 for Senior Men’s National Team CCONCACAF Gold Cup activities (pending qualification), reinforcing Guyana’s ambition to compete consistently at the highest regional level.
