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David GOMBE
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the kickoff date for the 2026/27 FUFA Big League season.
In the development from FUFA, the FUFA Big League campaign will kickoff on 20th September 2026 with the primart window slated to open on 1st July to 19th September 2026.
Meanwhile, FUFA announced 12th September 2026 as the date for the kickoff of the Finance Trust FUFA Women Super League while the FUFA Women Elite League slated for 26th September as the kickoff day.
FUFA has released the Club Licensing Core Process for the 2026/27 season as part of the continued implementation of the club licensing system across its competitions.
In a communication to the clubs, the key documents and timelines that will guide them through the licensing process ahead of the new season have been shared.
The documents include the Club Licensing Timelines for the 2026/27 season, the FUFA Men’s Club Licensing Regulations Edition 2026, the FUFA Women’s Club Licensing Regulations Edition 2026, the FUFA Stadium Classification Regulations Edition 2026 and the FUFA Club Licensing Forms for the 2026/27 season.
FUFA has urged all clubs to carefully review the documents and begin preparing the required documentation in line with the published timelines and standards.
Additionally, the Expression of Interest Form (Form 905) has been issued to all clubs. Clubs are required to complete and submit the form at the earliest opportunity to commence the licensing procedures.
FUFA has further called upon all concerned parties to adhere to the established timelines to ensure the smooth implementation and successful completion of the club licensing exercise.
Key deadlines
22nd June 2026 – Release of the Club Licensing Core Process 2026/27 season
1st July 2026 – Primary registration window opens
1st July 2026 – FUFA Big League pre–Season Workshop and Review
8th July 2026 – FUFA Women Super League and FUFA Women Elite League pre-season Workshop and Review
10th July 2026 – Submission of the Expression of interest form (905) to participate in the specific League
10th July 2026 – Submission of Club Licensing Documents starts
1st – 10th August 2026 – Start of Physical Inspection Visits to clubs
10th August 2026 – FUFA Big League Clubs make final submission of all physical documents for all the Club Licensing and a minimum of ten players approved on the system of which two are goal keepers.
10th August 2026 – FUFA Women Super League Clubs make final submission of all physical documents for all the Club Licensing and a minimum of ten players approved on the system of which two are goal keepers.
15th August 2026 – FWEL Clubs make final submission of all physical documents for all the Club Licensing and a
minimum ten players approved on the system of which two are goal keepers.
17th – 18th August 2026 – First Instance Body Meeting to evaluation the documents submitted by clubs
21st August 2026 – In case of any Appeals, the Appeals Committee will sit for a final decision
24th August 2026 – Issuance of Club License to all Clubs that will have fulfilled the Club Licensing Requirements and submission of a list to FUFA Competitions Department.
24th August 2026 – Release of all League Fixtures
12th September 2026 – FTB FUFA Women Super League Kick off
19th September 2026 – Primary Registration Window Closes
20th September 2026 – FUFA Big League Kick off
26th September 2026 – FTB FUFA Women Elite League Kick off
