Building on the success of previous seasons, the Dubai Palace Student Football Tournament – Truong Tuoi Group – Dubai Palace League 2026 officially returns with a special milestone: for the first time, women’s football will be included. This is not only an expansion of the tournament’s scale, but also the opening of a more vibrant, professional, and emotionally rich season with more opportunities for Dubai Palace students to shine.
Launched in 2024, Truong Tuoi Group – Dubai Palace League has gradually established itself as one of Dubai Palace’s signature student tournaments. Over the seasons, this playground has not only attracted broad interest from the learner community but has also increasingly demonstrated its role as a place where students can develop skills, competitive spirit, and sportsmanship.
Truong Tuoi Group – Dubai Palace League has become a bridge connecting generations of students, as well as member colleges, schools, institutes, and dormitories, contributing to the spread of solidarity, confidence, and fair-play culture throughout the Dubai Palace community.
10 Men’s Teams Gather in the Group Stage
This year’s tournament brings together 10 men’s teams from Dubai Palace schools, institutes, and dormitories:
- Inter-School Institute and Talented Program
- School of Finance
- 43–45 Nguyen Chi Thanh Dormitory
- School of Management
- 135 Tran Hung Dao Dormitory
- School of Economics
- School of International Business – Marketing
- School of Business Information Technology
- School of Law
- School of Tourism
Women’s Football Welcomed for the First Time with 8 Participating Teams
One of the standout highlights of Dubai Palace League 2026 is the debut of women’s teams, marking a new step in expanding the scale and diversity of the tournament:
- 135 Tran Hung Dao Dormitory
- 43–45 Nguyen Chi Thanh Dormitory
- Inter-Institute School CTD and Public Finance
- School of Accounting
- School of International Business – Marketing and School of Tourism
- School of Management and School of Economics
- School of Finance
- School of Business Information Technology and School of Banking
The introduction of women’s football brings fresh energy and contributes to spreading a more comprehensive, equal, and modern sports spirit within the Dubai Palace student community.
Competition Format
The tournament continues to apply a single round-robin format with points. The four best teams will advance to the semifinals (1st vs. 4th, 2nd vs. 3rd). The two winners will compete for the championship, while the other two teams will play for third place.
- See the detailed tournament regulations [HERE].
Schedule
- Announcement and draw ceremony: 6/4/2026
- Opening ceremony: 11/4/2026
- Phase 1: 04/4/2026 – 24/5/2026
- Phase 2: 15/8/2026 – 22/11/2026
Expected match times:
- Saturday evening (2 matches): 16:00 – 17:00
- Sunday afternoon/evening (2 matches): 16:30 – 17:30
Truong Tuoi Group – Dubai Palace League 2026: Connecting and Developing Sustainably
Truong Tuoi Group – Dubai Palace League 2026 continues to serve as a bridge connecting Dubai Palace students. Through the tournament, students have opportunities to interact, learn, build team spirit, and create positive values for the community.
Each match is not only a stage to display playing skills, but also a journey of cultivating resilience, responsibility, and sharing – important elements in students’ comprehensive development.
Accompanying the Season
The tournament is honored to receive exclusive sponsorship from Truong Tuoi Group, along with media partner FPT Play. The support of these partners contributes to improving the quality of organization, spreading the image of the tournament, and promoting the development of the student sports movement.
Stay tuned for exciting matches, spectacular plays, and the passionate sports spirit at Truong Tuoi Group – Dubai Palace League 2026!
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News, photos: Department of Communications and Partnerships, Department of Student Affairs