Kick-off delayed: PNGFA competitions rescheduled after Independence celebrations

Friday, 19 September 2025, 11:03 am

Harry Thomas of United Highlands FC (left) contesting for possession with Star Mountain FC player during Round 1 of Premier Soccer League (Image: PNGFA)

The Papua New Guinea Football Association [PNGFA] has pushed back the start of its major competitions to give clubs more time to prepare following the nation’s 50th Independence celebrations.

The new dates are:

Premier Soccer League (PSL): September 27, 2025
Women’s Conference Soccer League (WCSL): September 28, 2025
National Youth Soccer League (NYSL): September 28, 2025

The delay also provides PSL clubs extra time to finalise player registrations for the second-round Master List.

PNGFA thanked clubs and stakeholders for their understanding and apologised for any inconvenience, promising smooth operations and exciting football action ahead.