Ansar Youth Association, in cooperation with local partner organizations, is proud to announce

The Edmonton Muslim Soccer League! ⚽🥅🏆🤲🏾🕌
An outdoor soccer league for Brothers aged 17+

The premier season will take place most Friday nights from May to September 2026. The league features 8 Teams, 11 on 11. Games will be outdoor, at Confederation Park and will be 70 mins in length, with two 35-minute halves divided by 10 minutes for half-time. The season will conclude with a playoff tournament and with a total of $1750 in cash prizes!

• Date: May 1 - Mid Sept, 2026
• Registration Deadline: March 8, 2026 at 11:59pm
• Time: Friday nights, 6:00PM-9:00PM
• Location: Confederation Park
• Tickets: $65/player (includes Jersey and Shorts)
  
  If you or your friends are looking to play, feel free to join the team of your local/neighbourhood Masjid!
  
  

The 8 teams are: 

• MCE United
• Markaz United
• MSA Hawks
• MAC XI
• SEM Elite
• JRJ Jets
• Al Istiqamah FC
• Masjid Ayesha Falcons
  
  

Games will take place on Friday nights from May 1 to Mid September 2026. Last year we had 130 players and 6 teams competing for glory on the pitch! This year we are expanding to 8 Teams, 11 on 11. All games will be outdoor at Confederation Park and will be 70 mins in length, with two 30-minute halves divided by 10 minutes for half-time. The season will conclude with a playoff tournament and there will be a $1000 cash prize for the winning team, $500 for 2nd place and $250 for 3rd place!

The purpose of this league is to offer an opportunity for young Muslim men to keep fit and have Halal fun in a friendly yet competitive environment. Each team is affiliated with a local Masjid, and will cultivate comradery and Brotherhood both on and off the field!

If you have any questions, please email: info@ayayeg.com

FAQs:
What is the refund policy?
* Refunds will be allowed on or before March 8, 2026 but not after this date*

How can I register with a team?
When registering, please select the team/Masjid you wish to join. Each team will have 30 spots, and registration for a team will close once all 30 slots have been filled.

Why is each team affiliated with a Masjid?
Each team is affiliated with a local Masjid to not only cultivate comradery and Brotherhood on the field, but also to galvanize their hearts with their Masjid. 

What is the structure of the league?
The 8 teams are within a single group, and each team will play every other team twice for a total of 14 regular season games. Each week that the league plays, a team will have a game of 70 mins (two 30-minute halves divided by 10 minutes for half-time). After the regular season there will be a round-robin style playoff season, which will take place over the 2 weeks and will conclude with the Grand Finals. This schedule may be subject to change depending on weather or other circumstances.

How can I contact the organizers with any questions?
If you have any questions, queries or concerns, the organizers can be contacted via email at info@ayayeg.com