BFA sets dates for FA Challenge Cup preliminaries
The road to Bermuda football’s most coveted domestic prize is set, with the Bermuda Football Association (BFA) locking in dates and venues for the opening preliminary round of the 2026-27 FA Challenge Cup.
Knockout drama gets under way on Friday, 6 November, as Island Bulls take on Robin Hood under the floodlights at Devonshire Recreation Club (19:00 AST). The winners face a swift turnaround, advancing directly to meet First Division side Wolves at the same ground on Sunday.
The preliminary slate continues in earnest over the weekend of 14-15 November, featuring busy double-headers across Devonshire Rec and Wellington Oval.
On Saturday, 14 November, St David’s host Inter BDA FC at Lord’s in a 14:00 AST kick-off out east.
Sunday’s action opens with two midday ties: Vasco da Gama face Somerset Eagles at Police Field, while Terrace Onions FC meet Southampton Rangers at Wellington Oval.
Wellington Oval then hosts top-flight Hamilton Parish against FC Rhino at 14:00 AST, while Devonshire Rec stages back-to-back clashes. Following Wolves’ 14:00 tie against either Island Bulls or Robin Hood, Corona League side Tuff Dogs FC take on Boulevard Blazers at 16:00 AST to close the round.
