The Fiji Football Association wishes to inform all fans and stakeholders that the 2025 FMF Inter District Championship (FMF IDC), initially scheduled to be held at the newly constructed 4R Stadium at Govind Park in Ba, will now be played at Churchill Park in Lautoka from 07-12 October 2025.
This decision has been made following advice from the Ba Town Council, who have informed us this morning that they will not be able to provide floodlights for the night matches.
When we first confirmed Ba as the host venue, we were informed that the Council would be working with a contractor to provide temporary floodlights during the tournament. However, we have now been officially notified that this will no longer be possible.
The FMF IDC is the biggest tournament in the Fiji FA calendar, involving all 20 districts across three divisions, and draws fans from all over the country and abroad.
Fiji FA President Mr. Rajesh Patel said the change was necessary to ensure the smooth running of the tournament.
“We were all looking forward to bringing the FMF IDC to Ba and giving fans a chance to enjoy the tournament at the new stadium,” said Mr. Patel.
“Unfortunately, with the floodlights not being available, we had to make a prompt decision. Churchill Park has confirmed its availability and we are confident the tournament will be a success in Lautoka.”
Fiji FA acknowledges and thanks the Ba Town Council for their support and initial commitment. We hope to bring future major events to Ba once the venue is able to meet the requirements for evening matches.
We thank our fans, teams, and sponsors for their understanding and look forward to seeing everyone in Lautoka this October for a thrilling week of football.
