2025–26 Liga 4 Papua

Liga 4 Papua
(Cendrawasih Karsa Liga 4 Governor's Cup)
Season2025–26
Dates16 March – 8 April 2026
Teams8
Matches28
Goals9 (0.32 per match)
2026–27 →
All statistics correct as of 15 March 2026.

The 2025–26 Liga 4 Papua (also known as the 2025–26 Cendrawasih Karsa Liga 4 Governor's Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the inaugural season of the fourth-tier football competition in Indonesia organized by the Provincial Association (Asprov) of PSSI Papua. The competition serves as the regional qualifying round for the national phase of the 2025–26 Liga 4.[1]

The tournament is held in Sentani, Jayapura Regency, with the opening ceremony and kick-off scheduled for 16 March 2026 at the Barnabas Youwe Stadium.

Background

The preparation for the 2025–26 Liga 4 Papua was marked by several administrative adjustments and strategic mandates from the Provincial Association (Asprov) of PSSI Papua. Initially, the association aimed for a participation of 14 clubs to compete in the regional qualifying round.[2]

A key regulation established for this season was the mandatory participation of member clubs. Asprov PSSI Papua decreed that any club wishing to retain their status as "voters" for the upcoming PSSI Papua Extraordinary Congress (KLB) must participate in the competition. Under the 2025 PSSI Statutes, member clubs that fail to participate in official competitions for two consecutive years risk losing their voting rights.[3]

The competition schedule underwent several revisions. Originally planned for February 2026, the registration period and the official kick-off were postponed to March to allow regional clubs more time to finalize their administrative and financial requirements.[4] Asprov PSSI Papua emphasized the importance of early preparation to ensure a high-quality competition that could serve as a talent scouting platform for the Papua regional team ahead of the Pra-PON (National Sports Week) for NTT-NTB.[5][6]

In the weeks leading up to the kick-off, participating teams intensified their preparations. Notably, the local government of Yapen Islands officially launched the PS Yapen squad, signaling their readiness to compete despite the anticipated dense match schedule.[7][8] The tournament is officially sponsored by Cendrawasih karsa, ensuring that all matches are accessible to the public through digital broadcasting.[1]

Despite the initial target of 14 teams, the final list of participants was confirmed as eight clubs following the conclusion of the registration and verification process. This adjustment was attributed to the stringent administrative and financial requirements, including the registration fee and the mandatory club licensing standards set by the association. The eight confirmed teams were those that successfully fulfilled these criteria by the final deadline on 5 March 2026, officially securing their spots in the competition during the Match Coordination Meeting (MCM) held at the Waringin Sports Hall.[1][9]

Teams

Following the Match Coordination Meeting (MCM) on 14 March 2026, eight teams were officially confirmed to participate in the 2025–26 Liga 4 Papua.[1] The registration period, which was extended to 5 March 2026, required clubs to fulfill specific administrative standards and a registration fee to maintain their voting rights within the PSSI Papua Provincial Association.[10] The tournament serves as a crucial scouting ground for the Papua regional team ahead of the Pra-PON NTB–NTT, with all matches broadcast live to reach football fans across the land of Papua.[1]

Locations of teams competing in the 2025–26 Liga 4 Papua
No Team Nickname Location 2023 season†
1 Persidafon Sentani Sawfish Jayapura Regency did not participate
2 Nafri Papuan Crabs Jayapura City did not participate
3 Persiker Frontier Storm Keerom Regency 5th place
4 Persiweja Saltwater Crocodile from the East Mamberamo Raya Regency 10th place
5 Persimi North Coast Storm Sarmi Regency did not participate
6 Waribo — Waropen Regency did not participate
7 Eleven Wise — Biak Numfor Regency did not participate
8 PS Yapen[11] The Black Orange Yapen Islands Regency did not participate

† Results from the 2023 Liga 3 Papua.

Format

Following the Match Coordination Meeting (MCM), the competition format was confirmed as a single round-robin group featuring all eight participating teams. Each team plays every other team once in a centralized league system.[1] The team finishing at the top of the standings after seven matchdays will be crowned champions and qualify for the national phase of the 2025–26 Liga 4.[12]

Sponsorship

The 2025–26 season is primarily sponsored by Cendrawasih Karsa. As the main partner, Cendrawasih Karsa provides full broadcasting coverage for all matches via their official YouTube channel, allowing spectators across the Papua region to watch the competition live.[1]

Venue

All matches are held at a single centralized venue:

Stadium Location Capacity
Barnabas Youwe Stadium Sentani 15,000

Group stage

The eight participating teams compete in a single round-robin league format, with all matches held at the Barnabas Youwe Stadium in Sentani.[13] Each team plays against every other team once, and the standings are determined based on the total points earned during the matches. The top teams in the table qualify for the national phase of the competition.

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Persiker 3 3 0 0 5 1 +4 9 Qualification to National phase
2 Persiweja 2 2 0 0 5 2 +3 6
3 Nafri 3 2 0 1 5 4 +1 6
4 PS Yapen 3 1 1 1 6 4 +2 4
5 Persimi 3 1 0 2 3 4 −1 3
6 Persidafon 3 1 0 2 2 5 −3 3
7 Eleven Wise 2 0 1 1 3 4 −1 1
8 Waribo 3 0 0 3 2 7 −5 0
First match(es) will be played: unknown. Source: [1]

Matchday

The 2025–26 Liga 4 Papua group stage is held from 16 March to 8 April 2026 at Barnabas Youwe Stadium, Sentani. This centralized tournament features eight teams divided into two groups of four. The competition is officially opened by the Governor of Papua, Matius D. Fakhiri, starting with a match between Persimi Sarmi and Persiker Keerom. All matches are broadcast live via the Cendrawasih karsa YouTube channel to ensure maximum accessibility for fans across the Papua region.[1]. The match schedule for the Cendrawasih Karsa Liga 4 Papua was also announced by the Asprov PSSI Papua through their official Instagram account.[14]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Pendaftaran Liga 4 Zona Papua Dibuka, Panpel Targetkan 14 Tim Berpartisipasi". Jubi Papua. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Peserta Kongres Pemilihan Ketua Wajib Ikut Liga 4 Papua". RRI Jayapura. 15 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
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  6. ^ "PSSI Papua Pastikan Liga 4 Digelar Maret-April". Euforia.id. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Pemerintah Resmi Launching Tim PS Yapen Siap Arungi Liga 4 Zona Papua". TopBNews. 7 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  8. ^ "PS Yapen Siap Lakoni Jadwal Padat di Liga 4 Nusantara Zona Papua". Yapen Islands Regency Government. 10 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  9. ^ "Pendaftaran dan Kick-off Liga 4 Papua Diperpanjang". Jubi Papua. 26 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  10. ^ "Pendaftaran dan Kick-off Liga 4 Papua Diperpanjang". Jubi Papua. 26 February 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  11. ^ "Government Officially Launches PS Yapen for Liga 4 Papua". TopBNews. 5 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  12. ^ "Hasil MCM Liga 4 Papua: Delapan Tim Bertarung dalam Sistem Kompetisi Penuh". Portal Papua. 15 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  13. ^ "Liga 4 Zona Papua Dipusatkan di Stadion Barnabas Youwe". Jubi Papua. 14 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  14. ^ "Jadwal Cendrawasih Karsa Liga 4 Papua". Instagram (in Indonesian). Asprov PSSI Papua. 16 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
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