Guyana Launches Women’s Football League With $1 Million Prize for Champions

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has launched its 2026/27 Women’s Division One League, featuring ten clubs in a domestic competition scheduled to run from October 2026 into 2027.

The league will use a nine-a-side format, with matches scheduled for Wednesdays and Fridays. At least 90 fixtures are expected to be played during the competition.

The opening round begins on October 23, 2026, with each club facing the other nine teams once. This phase is scheduled to conclude on February 12, 2027, after which the clubs will be divided into two groups according to their standings.

Top Five Teams to Contest Championship Tier

The five highest-placed clubs will advance to Tier One, where they will compete for the league title and the largest share of the prize money.

The prize allocation for the top five positions is:

• First place: $1 million
• Second place: $500,000
• Third place: $300,000
• Fourth place: $200,000
• Fifth place: $150,000

The remaining five clubs will compete in Tier Two. The group winner will receive $125,000, while each of the other four clubs will be awarded $75,000.

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GFF Provides Preparation Grants to All Participating Clubs

In addition to the competition’s prize money, the GFF has allocated $100,000 to each participating club as a preparation grant.

The funding is intended to support the clubs’ operational readiness for the season.

The league’s six-month schedule and planned minimum of 90 matches are designed to give participating players sustained competitive experience.

Defending Champions Face Nine Rivals

Defending champions Guyana Defence Force (GDF) FC will compete alongside nine other clubs in the tournament.

The participating teams are Guyana Police Force (GPF) FC, Fruta Conquerors FC, Santos FC, Monedderlust FC, Ann’s Grove United FC, Den Amstel FC, Western Tigers FC, River’s View FC and newcomers Potaro Strikers FC.

GFF President Outlines Women’s Football Development Goals

GFF President Wayne Forde said the launch of the league represented a step towards advancing women’s football in Guyana.

He said the competition’s structure was designed to align with FIFA benchmarks and guidelines while improving players’ competitive experience and supporting their development.

The federation has positioned the league as a pathway for female footballers to showcase their abilities and pursue opportunities at higher levels of the sport.