Empowering Women
Play. Empower. Inspire.
The Women’s FA Cup is a national initiative designed to promote women’s participation in football, identify emerging talent, and create equal opportunities for female athletes across South Africa.
Tournament Overview
The Women’s FA Cup is a national inter-regional competition that unites women’s football clubs from all provinces across South Africa.
Teams compete within their respective provinces, with each provincial champion advancing to the national stage—culminating in the Champion of Champions Final on 9 August 2026, held in celebration of Women’s Day.
Together
We Empower
The Women’s FA Cup is not just a competition — it is a national movement of empowerment and inclusion. It embodies the belief that through football, we can uplift communities, inspire the next generation, and redefine the future of women in sport.
Upcoming Tournaments
Matches To Be Played
Spectatorship
Benefit
Of Participation
Participating in the Women’s FA Cup offers far more than competition — it is an investment in the future of women’s football and an opportunity to be part of a powerful movement transforming lives through sport.
Exposure & Recognition
Competing teams and players gain national visibility through match coverage, media partnerships, and social media promotion.
Talent Identification
Scouts from SAFA-recognized structures, professional clubs, will attend tournament matches, offering real opportunities for players to advance to:
Championship Event
Female coaches, referees, and administrators will have access to training & certification workshops, building the next generation of qualified leaders in sport.
Insurance Program
All registered participants will be covered for injuries sustained during official matches, training sessions, or tournament-related activities.
We Are The
Best Team
Participants will connect with regional leaders, corporate sponsors, and football associations, fostering new partnerships for growth, development, and future opportunities.
Official Partners
These partners are not only financial contributors — they are partners in purpose, helping us build a sustainable foundation for women’s football development across South Africa.
Upcoming
Championship Events
The Women’s FA Cup is not just another tournament — it is the start of a national movement to empower women through football.
By taking part, every player, coach, and club contributes to building a legacy that will inspire generations to come.
Western Cape Championship
Western Cape Championship – Where Champions Rise
- Mar 28, 2026
- Start 09:00 AM
West Rand - Gauteng Championship
West Rand Championship – Gauteng’s Path to National Glory
- Apr 03, 2026
- Start 09:00 AM
What Our
Community Is Saying
Hear from the players, coaches, parents, officials, and partners shaping the Women’s FA Cup. Their voices reflect the impact and inspiration of a national platform empowering women through football.
Blog &
Article
The Women’s FA Cup unites women’s football clubs from across South Africa, creating opportunity, visibility, and growth through a clear pathway from provincial stages to a national final celebrating excellence in the women’s game.
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