The preliminary round of the 2026/27 MTN FA Cup is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 23, 2026, with teams across the country preparing for the opening fixtures.

A total of 46 matches have been scheduled over four days, from Friday through Monday, with games set to take place at various venues across Ghana.

Friday, October 23, 2026: Eight matches

The competition gets underway on Friday with eight games, including a Northern derby between Tamale City FC and Wa Powers SC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. The match is scheduled for 10:00 am.

Later in the day, Real Tamale United will take on Yapei United at the same venue at 3:00 pm. Bectero Sasana FC will also face Wamanafo Mighty Royals at Sunyani Coronation Park.

Saturday, October 24, 2026: 18 matches listed

Saturday’s schedule includes a number of interesting fixtures. Zone One A leaders Sankara Nationals will host Yalzoli FC at the Yendi Youth Resource Center, while Ebony FC are set to meet Nations FC at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Sports Complex.