Negombo, November 26–27, 2025 — The Sri Lanka Schools Football Association (SLSFA) has officially commenced the Under-16 Division II National Football Championship 2025, bringing together schools from all corners of the island for two days of intense competition in Negombo.

A total of 21 schools are grouped into seven groups (A–G), with matches taking place across four venues:

• St. Mary’s College Ground
• Kurana Mejaraaj Ground
• Don Bosco Ground
• Katunayaka 18 Kanuwa Ground

The tournament will be played in a first-round group stage, followed by a 2nd round knockout stage, leading to the crowning of the Division II champions.

Group Allocations & Schools (First Round)

Group A – St. Mary’s College Ground

• Aligar National School – Batticaloa
• Abdul Majeed – Kinniya
• Stafford International School – Colombo

Group B – St. Mary’s College Ground

• Zahira College – Mawanella
• Vidyialoka College – Galle
• Gateway College – Kandy

Group C – Kurana Mejaraaj Ground

• St. Mary’s College – Chilaw
• Zahira College – Matale
• Gateway College – Colombo

Group D – Don Bosco Ground

• Maris Stella College – Negombo
• Maliyadeva Model School – Kurunegala
• Al Minhaj National School – Nuwara Eliya

Group E – Don Bosco Ground

• Jailani National School – Balangoda
• Arafa National School – Weligama
• Al-Falal College – Negombo

Group F – Kurana Mejaraaj Ground

• Uva College – Badulla
• Malhara Suliya MV – Galle
• Thopawewa National School – Polonnaruwa

Group G – Katunayake 18 Kanuwa Ground

• Jinaraja Boys’ College – Gampola
• Zahira College – Puttalam
• Al Fahiriya – Panadura

Day 1 Match Schedule – 26 November 2025

St. Mary’s College Ground (Groups A & B)

• 8.00 AM: Aligar NS vs Abdul Majeed
• 9.30 AM: Zahira Mawanella vs Vidyialoka Galle
• 10.30 AM: Abdul Majeed vs Stafford IS
• 11.30 AM: Vidyialoka Galle vs Gateway Kandy
• 1.00 PM: Aligar NS vs Stafford IS
• 2.00 PM: Zahira Mawanella vs Gateway Kandy

Kurana Mejaraaj Ground (Groups C & F)

• 8.00 AM: St. Mary’s Chilaw vs Zahira Matale
• 9.30 AM: Uva College vs Malhara Suliya MV
• 10.30 AM: Zahira Matale vs Gateway Colombo
• 11.30 AM: Malhara Suliya MV vs Thopawewa NS
• 1.00 PM: St. Mary’s Chilaw vs Gateway Colombo
• 2.00 PM: Uva College vs Thopawewa NS

Don Bosco Ground (Groups D & E)

• 8.00 AM: Jailani NS vs Arafa NS
• 9.30 AM: Maris Stella Negombo vs Maliyadeva MS
• 10.30 AM: Arafa NS vs Al-Falal College
• 11.30 AM: Maliyadeva MS vs Al Minhaj NS
• 1.00 PM: Jailani NS vs Al-Falal College
• 2.00 PM: Maris Stella vs Al Minhaj NS

Katunayake 18 Kanuwa Ground (Group G)

• 8.00 AM: Jinaraja Boys’ College vs Zahira Puttalam
• 9.30 AM: Zahira Puttalam vs Al Fahiriya Panadura
• 10.30 AM: Jinaraja Boys’ College vs Al Fahiriya

Knockout Stage – Second Round

The winners of Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, and G will advance to the Knockout Stage scheduled after the completion of group matches

. Match pairings will be finalized based on group rankings.

A Platform for Young Talent

The Under-16 Division II Championship continues to be a pivotal tournament in identifying and elevating Sri Lanka’s rising footballers. Teams will fight for qualification to higher divisions and for national-level recognition.

Sri Lankan Sports TV will provide live updates, match scores, photos, and special coverage throughout the tournament.

The Champions League, the second-tier elite tournament of Football Sri Lanka (FFSL), returns with a revamped structure and a renewed vision for elevating the domestic game. A total of 14 top clubs have been drawn into two competitive groups, setting the stage for one of the most dynamic football seasons in recent years.

Tournament Format

• 14 teams will compete in two groups.
• The top 4 teams from each group will advance to the prestigious Super 8 Round.
• In the Super 8, all eight teams will battle each other in a league format.
• The team with the highest points at the end of the Super 8 will be crowned Champions League winners.

This structure ensures more high-level matches, stronger competition, and maximum exposure for players and clubs across the country.

A Message That Marks a New Era — Exclusive to Sri Lankan Sports TV

President of Football Sri Lanka, Jaswar Umar, delivered a powerful and forward-thinking message reflecting the transformation happening within the game:

“We have now invested and elevated the domestic game with a world-class Champions League experience, delivering top-level match operations, enhanced presentation, commercial partnerships, and live TV broadcasts for all matches—an unprecedented milestone for local football.

The tournament not only provides advanced facilities for teams, players, coaches, and referees, but also launches a major social initiative: the ‘No to Drugs’ campaign, using football to educate communities and inspire rejection of drugs.

The Champions League marks a new era and a transformative step forward for football in Sri Lanka.

I request all teams, players and coaches to take maximum benefits from the facilities given.

This is – One Game. One Heart.”
— Jaswar Umar, FFSL President

A New Vision for Sri Lankan Football

The Champions League promises:

• Professionally managed match operations
• Improved stadium presentation & media coverage
• Commercial partner integration
• Live TV broadcasts for every match
• Player development and greater competitive exposure
• A nationwide “No to Drugs” awareness campaign

This is more than a tournament—it is the foundation of Sri Lanka’s long-term football development, community education, and national sporting pride.

📅 26 & 27 November 2025
📍 Don Bosco Ground, Negombo

The excitement builds as the Under-16 Division II Tournament 2025 enters its final round with 26 teams from across the country set to battle for glory on 26th and 27th November at the Don Bosco Grounds in Negombo. Young talent from every province will showcase their skills in what promises to be a high-intensity two-day competition.

This year’s final round brings together a diverse lineup of schools:

1. Aligar National School – Batticaloa
2. Gateway College – Kandy
3. Jinaraja Boys’ College – Gampola
4. Zahira College – Mawanella
5. Maris Stella College – Negombo
6. Al-Falah College – Negombo
7. St. Henry’s College – Jaffna
8. Uva College – Badulla
9. Maliyadeva Model School – Kurunegala
10. Galle – 01
11. Galle – 02
12. Jailani National School – Balangoda
13. Anuradhapura – 01
14. De La Salle College – Mannar
15. Tamil Central College – Vavuniya
16. Thopawewa National School – Polonnaruwa
17. Matale – 01
18. Al-Minhaj National School – Nuwara Eliya
19. St. Mary’s College – Chilaw
20. Zahira College – Puttalam
21. Abdul Majied – Kinniya
22. Pulavarmani Sherifudeen – Ampara
23. Al-Fariha National School – Kalutara
24. Arafa National School – Matara
25. Gateway College – Colombo
26. Stafford International School – Colombo

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The 2025 edition promises thrilling encounters, rising stars, and outstanding sportsmanship. Stay tuned for match fixtures, live updates, and full coverage from Negombo as these young champions compete for Division II supremacy.

Sri Lankan Sports TV will bring you all the action from the field.