FAI Junior Cup 2026 / 2027 Entry Now Open!
Please be advised that entries for the 2026/27 FAI Junior Cup are now open.
The closing date for entries is Friday 25th September 2026. Due to competition timelines, no entries will be accepted after this date under any circumstances.
Please use the link below for the FAI Junior Cup 2026/27. Below is a guide on how to complete the entry form and make payment for this competition. The cost of entry for the competition is €60. One entry is permitted per club.
FAI Junior Cup 2026/27 – Entry Form Link
Each club’s entry form information & payment will be processed through FAI Connect.
It is the responsibility of the club secretary to review all answers and make sure all information is clear and accurate.
PAYMENT PAGE STEPS
- Login to your club’s FAI Connect Account – Personal Accounts with no affiliated club will not work.
- Follow the above link and you will be brought to the entry payment page.
- Firstly, select your club’s team ID from the list available.
- Select participation confirmation by selecting ‘Add to Cart’.
- Provide all club details (Kit Colours, Ground Address etc) – complete all questions and select ‘Add to Cart’ again.
- Select the Cart, then proceed to Checkout.
- Select ‘Pay Online Now (Stripe)’ and then ‘Proceed’.
- Lastly, provide card details to complete payment. You will be provided with a receipt of payment to the email address associated with the FAI Connect Account
If you require further information or need assistance, please contact “FAI Cup Competitions” <[email protected]>.
Please find the provisional fixture dates (weekending) for the competition below. Competition dates may be brought forward where a preliminary round isn’t required.
| Competition | FAI Junior Cup 2026/27 |
| Preliminary | 18/10/2026 |
| Round 1 | 15/11/2026 |
| Round 2 | 06/12/2026 |
| Round 3 | 17/01/2027 |
| Round 4 | 07/02/2027 |
| Round 5 | 07/03/2027 |
| Round 6 | 04/04/2027 |
| Quarter Finals | 25/04/2027 |
| Semi Finals | 16/05/2027 |
| Final | 06/06/2027 |
