Guyana’s leading women footballers returned to competitive action on October 23 as the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) launched the 2026/27 Women’s Division One League, featuring 10 clubs competing for a $1 million first prize.
The six-month competition brings together established women’s teams and regional clubs, providing players with an extended season of competitive football and a platform to develop their abilities.
Defending champions Guyana Defence Force (GDF) FC will face challenges from 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.
According to the GFF announcement, this season’s competition will use a nine-a-side format, with matches played on Wednesdays and Fridays.
The opening phase runs through February 12, 2027, with each club facing the other nine teams once. The standings will then determine placement in two tiers for the second phase, which begins on February 26.
The top five teams will enter Tier One and compete for the championship positions and the leading cash prizes. The first-place team will receive $1 million, with $500,000 for second, $300,000 for third, $200,000 for fourth and $150,000 for fifth.
The remaining five teams will compete in Tier Two, where the winner will receive $125,000. Each of the other four clubs in that tier will receive $75,000.
The GFF has also provided each participating club with a $100,000 preparation grant to assist with its readiness for the season.
The league is scheduled to feature at least 90 matches, giving players sustained opportunities to compete and allowing clubs to build consistency over an extended period.
GFF President Wayne Forde described the competition as part of the federation’s wider effort to strengthen women’s football and create development opportunities for female players.
“The launch of our second GFF Women’s Division One League is another important step in our commitment to advancing women’s football in Guyana,” Forde said.
He added that the competition was designed in line with FIFA benchmarks and guidelines, with the aim of improving players’ competitive experience and helping them reach their potential.
Beyond the battle for the title and prize money, the league provides a structured pathway for women footballers to gain experience, demonstrate their abilities and pursue opportunities at higher levels of the sport.
The return of the competition also gives clubs across Guyana a chance to test their squads, develop emerging talent and strengthen the domestic women’s game.
