The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Club Licensing First Instance Body has approved 14 stadiums to host elite competitions for the 2026/2027 season following inspections conducted in March.
FAM inspected 21 venues across the country, after which the First Instance Body reviewed submissions and confirmed the approved facilities.
The stadiums cleared for elite competitions are Chitipa Stadium, Karonga Stadium, Rumphi Stadium, Chitowe Stadium, Champion Stadium, Aubrey Dimba Stadium, Silver Stadium, Civo Stadium, Bingu National Stadium, Dedza Stadium, Mulanje Stadium, Joyce Chitsulo Stadium, Zomba Stadium and Mpira Stadium.
Meanwhile, Owen Malijani Stadium, Kasungu Stadium, Balaka Stadium and Mchinji Mini Stadium have been approved to host National Division League matches.
However, Kamuzu Stadium, Nankhaka Stadium and Mzuzu Stadium have been deemed unfit to host matches due to non-compliance with required standards.
FAM Competitions and Licensing Manager Clement Kafwafwa said stadium owners were given ample time to address deficiencies following an initial inspection in January.
“Following our first inspection, we informed stadium owners of the required standards and necessary improvements for approval. While some addressed the issues, others did not, leading to these results,” he said.
Kafwafwa added that FAM will continue monitoring venues to ensure compliance with regulations ahead of the new season.
