Please be advised that entry for the 2026 FAI Junior Cup remains open. The closing date for entries for this competition is Saturday, 31st January 2026. Due to the timelines, no entries will be accepted after this date. All entries will be reviewed in line with FAI Club Mark validation requirements. These are the entries in at present.
Please see the provisional fixture (weekending) dates for this competition below.
Competition 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
FOR CLUB SECRETARIES
Please see the link below for the FAI Junior Cup 2026. Attached 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.
Please also note that 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.
FAI Junior Cup 2026 – Entry & Payment Link<https://faiconnect.ie/
It is the responsibility of the club secretary to review all answers and make sure all information is clear and accurate.
PAYMENT PAGE STEPS
A comprehensive guide is attached to this email, which includes images of each step.
1. Login to your club’s FAI Connect Account – Personal Accounts with no affiliated club will not work.
2. Follow the above link and you will be brought to the entry payment page.
3. Firstly, select your club’s team ID from the list available.
4. Select participation confirmation by selecting ‘Add to Cart’.
5. Provide all club details (Kit Colours, Ground Address etc) – complete all questions and select ‘Add to Cart’ again.
6. Select the Cart, then proceed to Checkout.
7. Select ‘Pay Online Now (Stripe)’ and then ‘Proceed’.
8. 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 (cupcompetitions@fai.ie<