Entry to the FAI Junior Cup 2026 is Now Open!
The closing date for entries for this competition is Saturday 31st January 2026
The cost of entry for the competition is €60. One entry is permitted per club.
| Round | FAI Junior Cup 2026 |
| Prelim Round | 22/02/2026 |
| Round 1 | 08/03/2026 |
| Round 2 | 29/03/2026 |
| Round 3 | 12/04/2026 |
| Round 4 | 03/05/2026 |
| Round 5 | 24/05/2026 |
| Round 6 | 14/06/2026 |
| Quarter Finals | 16/08/2026 |
| Semi Finals | 06/09/2026 |
| Final | 04/10/2026 |
Enter and Pay here: FAI Junior Cup 2026 – Entry & Payment Link
PAYMENT PAGE STEPS – A comprehensive guide is attached to this email, which includes images of each step.
- 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
Please don’t hesitate to contact ([email protected]) if you require any further information.
All entries will be reviewed in line with FAI Club Mark validation requirements. All clubs entering FAI National Cup Competitions must have achieved a minimum of the FAI Club Mark – Entry Level. Clubs that do not meet this requirement will not be eligible to participate. Details on this reform is here: FAI National Cup Competitions – Aligned Calendar Update
