YOUTH & GRASSROOTS - Philippine Football Federation

September 3, 2026

10k+ players, 618+ teams in RFA Youth League boost football development in 39 regions

Youth competitions are coming back to life across the country as the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), through its 39 Regional Football Associations (RFAs), kicked off the RFA Youth League (RFA YL) in August 2026 — a nationwide grassroots competition…

August 30, 2026

PFF, PSC launch Barangay Futsal in San Juan City

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Philippine Football Federation (PFF), and the City Government of San Juan formally launched the city’s first-ever Futsal Development Program on Saturday, August 29, opening new opportunities for children across 21 barangays to discover and…

May 27, 2026

8v8 football makes landmark debut in 2026 Palarong Pambansa

PROSPERIDAD — History was made on the pitches of Agusan del Sur when the first-ever 8-versus-8 elementary boys' football competition kicked off at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa on May 22, a watershed moment years in the making and the…

April 15, 2026

PFF Charts Future of Grassroots at FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis Presentation

In a landmark gathering aimed at reshaping the landscape of local football, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) hosted the FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis Presentation on March 16 in Pasig City. The seminar brought together Philippine football coaches, managers,…

April 6, 2026

PFF congratulates MCC-Bacolod Centurions on Thailand silver finish

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) joins the Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) in celebrating the Maranatha Christian College (MCC) Centurions of Bacolod City for their impressive first runner-up finish at the recently concluded SHE Cup Thailand. Competing in…

April 6, 2026

PFF Joins Record 42 AFC members Celebrating AFC Women’s Football Day 2026

As International Women’s Month 2026 draws to a close, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), in partnership with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), proudly celebrated women’s power in football through the successful staging of AFC Women’s Football Day 2026 on…

March 17, 2026

PFF Inter-C.O.D. Showcases Youth Potential in Football; NCRFA, NORFA win

SAN CARLOS CITY - The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) successfully staged the inaugural Inter-Center of Development (COD) Football Tournament in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, marking a significant milestone in the country’s grassroots development pathway, with the National Capital…

March 4, 2026

Why is 8v8 football vital for U13 players? PFF explains as 8-a-side game to be held in ’26 Palaro

The Department of Education’s (DepEd) decision to implement 8v8 football for the Elementary Boys Division of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa marks one of the most significant structural changes in recent grassroots football history. Understandably, many Filipino parents, coaches, and…

February 16, 2026

ILRFA in U16; OZCFA, MARFA in U19 complete cast for 2026 PFF Boys’ National Championships

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) formally announces the final list of qualified teams advancing to the 2026 PFF National Under-19 and Under-16 Boys’ National Championship Group Stage, completing the ten-team rosters for both age divisions. T The last remaining…

February 12, 2026

PFF U19 REGIONAL QUALIFIERS: ZANDIRFA, BANFA to national group stage

The Zamboanga del Norte–Dipolog Regional Football Association (ZANDIRFA) and the Butuan–Agusan del Norte Football Association (BANFA) secured undefeated victories in the PFF U19 Boys’ National Championship 2025 - (Emerging Division) Regional Qualifiers for Groups E and F to earn…

February 12, 2026

PFF U16 REGIONAL QUALIFIERS: MOOFA, CMORFA advance to national group stage

DIPOLOG/ILIGAN - Misamis Occidental-Ozamiz Football Association (MOOFA) and Camiguin-Misamis Oriental Regional Football Association (CMORFA) secured slots in the National Group Stage of the PFF U16 Boys’ National Championship 2025 following decisive performances in the Regional Qualifiers of…

February 9, 2026

PFF, Ekkono Method forge strategic partnership to modernize PH football

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and the global football consultancy Ekkono Method have formalized a landmark partnership designed to elevate the country’s football development system to international standards, with the aim of bridging the gap between the Philippines and…