Stanbic Uganda Cup: FUFA confirms match dates and host venues

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has officially confirmed the dates and venues for the Round of 64 matches of the Stanbic Uganda Cup 52nd Edition for the 2025/26 season.

The countrywide knockout competition will take place between Thursday, 5th February and Tuesday, 10th February 2026, bringing together teams from across different tiers of Ugandan football.

A total of 32 matches will be played, with fixtures spread across various regions, reflecting the true national character of the Stanbic Uganda Cup. All matches are scheduled to kick off at 3:00 PM, in line with FUFA competition regulations.

 

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The Round of 64 action gets underway on Thursday, 5th February 2026, with several intriguing ties, including Busia Youngstars FC hosting Mbarara City FC at the Busia Integrated Primary School Ground, Northern Gateway facing Vipers SC in Lira, and St George Masindi FC taking on KCCA FC at Masindi Stadium. The same day will also see Express FC, UPDF FC, BUL FC and other topflight sides begin their Uganda Cup journeys away from home.

Fixtures continue on Friday, 6th February 2026, highlighted by SC Villa’s visit to Pallisa Hospital FC at the Pallisa Hospital Ground, Police FC away to Mairye United FC in Luweero, and URA FC travelling north to face Patongo United FC at Gang Kal Ground in Agago. NEC FC, Maroons FC and Kitara FC are also in action on the same day at different venues around the country.

Round of 64 programme resumes on February 8

The Round of 64 programme resumes on Sunday, 8th February 2026, featuring eight matches, including Kabale City FC versus Onduparaka FC at Kabale Municipal Stadium, Blacks Power FC away to Bumate United FC at St Mary’s Simbya, and Kiyinda Boys FC visiting Amus College FC at Amus College Stadium.

The final set of fixtures will be played on Tuesday, 10th February 2026, with matches such as Wakiso Giants FC away to Mutolere SC in Kisoro, Soltilo Bright Stars FC visiting Melody Star FC at Lukuli Grounds, and Kigezi Homeboyz FC travelling to Lugazi to face Lugazi Nabugabo United FC.

 

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The Stanbic Uganda Cup, now in its 52nd edition, remains one of FUFA’s flagship competitions, providing a unique platform for lower-division and community teams to compete against established Uganda Premier League sides.

As the Round of 64 gets underway, FUFA calls upon all participating clubs, match officials, and host venues to observe competition regulations and uphold the spirit of fair play.

With dates and venues now confirmed, anticipation builds for another exciting chapter in Uganda’s most inclusive football tournament, as teams battle for progression and the dream of lifting the prestigious Stanbic Uganda Cup.