By Killion Mseteka
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has introduced the 2026/2027 FA Cup, a national knockout competition bringing together football clubs from across the country.
The competition will feature 16 Premiership teams, 12 National Division League sides, selected Regional League teams and 31 district league champions from the 2025/2026 season.
According to FAM, regional playoffs will run from 28 November to 27 December 2026, with 16 teams expected to qualify for the national stage, four from each region.
The qualifiers will join the 16 Premiership teams in the Round of 32, with the top eight teams from the first round of the 2026/2027 Super League season securing seeded positions.
The competition will conclude with the final scheduled for 20 March 2027. Meanwhile, the regional playoffs draw and sponsorship package announcement will take place on 20 November 2026.