Jharkhand Women’s League scheduled for November 2–20 with winner offered IWL-2 opportunity

The Jharkhand Football Association (JFA) is scheduled to hold the 2026 Jharkhand Women’s League from 2 to 20 November at the CAG Sports Complex in Hinoo, Ranchi. The winning team will get an opportunity to play in the All India Football Federation’s Indian Women’s League-2 (IWL-2).

Six clubs, 30 matches

Six clubs are set to compete: Yuva Club, JSSPS, GTX Dark Horses FC and Academy, Sharda Football Academy, Star Warriors Club, and Swami Vivekanand FC and Academy. The double round-robin league will feature 30 matches, with each team scheduled to meet every other team twice.

The tournament is also receiving support from India Khelo Football. JFA secretary Gulam Rabbani said the league aims to give talented players a competitive platform.

Important Facts for Exams

• State-body affiliation: The Jharkhand Football Association is affiliated with the All India Football Federation and sends state teams to the Santosh Trophy and Rajmata Jijabai Trophy.