- Kenya will host the 2026 FIFA Women’s Series from April 11–15 at Nyayo National Stadium.
- Four teams; Kenya’s Harambee Starlets, Austria, Malawi, and India will face off in the international tournament.
- Austria will take on Malawi in the semi-finals on Saturday, April 11, while Kenya meets India the same day.
- The winners will meet in the final on Wednesday, while the losers will compete in the third-place playoff.
Kenya is set to make history by hosting the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series at Nyayo National Stadium from April 11-15 2026, in a tournament that brings together women’s national teams from different continents.
The competition is part of FIFA’s new initiative aimed at strengthening women’s football by giving teams more international exposure and competitive friendly matches during official FIFA windows.
What is the FIFA Women’s Series?
The FIFA Women’s Series, introduced in 2026, is an international invitational tournament designed to create more competitive opportunities for women’s national teams across different confederations.
The initiative focuses on development, allowing teams that rarely face each other to compete and gain valuable international experience.
The 2026 edition is the first of its kind and is being hosted in four different countries, 3 different continents: Brazil, Ivory Coast, Thailand and Kenya, with each nation staging a four-team mini-tournament between 9-18 April 2026.
Teams Participating in Kenya
Kenya will host four teams: Australia, Malawi, India and host nation Kenya, with all matches taking place at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
AUSTRALIA
Australia’s women’s national team, popularly known as the Matildas, come into the tournament as the highest-ranked side among the four, currently sitting 15th in the FIFA rankings.
Coached by Joe Montemurro since June 2025, the Matildas boast world-class players such as Sam Kerr and Caitlin Ford and recently reached the AFC finals where they narrowly lost 1-0 to Japan.
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MALAWI
Malawi, known as the Scorchers, are under the guidance of head coach Lovemore Fazili and are ranked 153rd in the world.
They recently made history by qualifying for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and previously lifted the 2023 COSAFA Women’s Championship, marking a steady rise in African women’s football.
The Scorchers boast one of the most lethal forward lines in the continent led by the Chawinga sisters.
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INDIA
India’s Blue Tigresses, currently ranked 67th globally and coached by Crispin Chettri, have a rich history in Asian women’s football.
They were runners-up in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in 1980 and 1983 and have dominated the SAFF Women’s Championship with five titles.
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KENYA
Hosts Kenya, famously known as the Harambee Starlets, will be looking to use home advantage to impress fans.
Under head coach Beldine Odemba, the team is ranked 134th in the world and recently qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, marking only their second appearance in the continental tournament after their debut in 2016.Experienced forward Terry Engesha is expected to lead the attack.
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FIFA Women’s Series 2026 Fixtures and Kick-off Time
All matches will be played at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
Saturday, 11th April 2026
- Australia vs Malawi – 2:00 PM (EAT)
- Kenya vs India – 5:00 PM (EAT)
Wednesday, 15th April 2026
- Third-place playoff – 2:00 PM (EAT)
- Final – 6:00 PM (EAT)
The winners of the opening matches will meet in the final, while the losing teams will face off in the third-place playoff.
Where to Watch
Fans in Kenya will be able to follow the FIFA Women’s Series live on TV47, while international viewers can stream the matches through FIFA+, ensuring global coverage of the tournament.
Ticket Prices and Purchase Details
Tickets for the tournament have been made affordable to encourage fan turnout. Regular tickets are priced at KSh 300, VIP tickets at KSh 1,000, and VVIP tickets at KSh 5,000. One ticket will grant fans access to both matches scheduled on the same day, making it a convenient and cost-effective package for supporters.
Tickets are available exclusively online through the official Fanpass platform: https://fanpass.ke/event/fifa-series-2026/
Hosting the FIFA Women’s Series is a significant milestone for Kenya, as it places the country at the center of international women’s football development.
With top teams like Australia in the mix and Harambee Starlets looking to impress on home soil, the tournament promises competitive action and a unique opportunity for local fans to witness international women’s football up close.
The four-day event is expected to boost the visibility of women’s football in the country while giving Harambee Starlets a strong test ahead of the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.