Stage set for Kings Cup, Club Maldives Cup, Classic & Eighteen Thirty Draws

Aug 23, 2025, 9:58 AM
Stage set for Kings Cup, Club Maldives Cup, Classic & Eighteen Thirty Draws

Hulhumale' Maldives: Maldives’ most oldest competitive futsal tournaments are set for an electrifying 2025 season, with draws and pot allocations officially announced for the Kings Cup, Club Maldives Cup, Club Maldives Classic, and the Eighteen Thirty tournaments.

Kings Cup 2025

The Kings Cup will feature eight teams, split into two groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals.

Participating Teams:

Club WAMCO, Road Recreation Club, Club Combination, Mylo City, Naivaddhoo, Kaashidhoo, Joali Maldives

The group stage draw will decide the early clashes, with high stakes as only half the teams will progress to the knockout rounds.

Club Maldives Cup 2025

The flagship recreational futsal tournament will once again bring together the country’s top institutional and corporate sides. To ensure balanced competition, teams have been placed into four pots, based on last year’s performances.

Pot Allocations:

Pot 1: WAMCO, Road Recreation Club, MPL, Stelco RRC, Dhivehi Sifainge Club (DSC), Maldivian

Pot 2: Dhiraagu, MACL, Club HDC, STO RC, Team FSM, United BML

Pot 3: Prison Club, Club TTS, Club Immigration, Club Fen, Ooredoo, Police Club

Pot 4: Customs RC, Baros Maldives, Club AVSEC, Club MTCC, Fenaka, Gas RC

This system ensures strong balance across the groups and sets the stage for another thrilling edition of the Cup.

Club Maldives Classic 2025

The Classic tournament also adopts the four-pot system, promising fierce competition between both established names and rising sides.

Pot Allocations:

Pot 1: Kulivaru Vuzara Club, MMASC, Club 220, Team Badhahi, Team DJA, Thauleemee Gulhun, Team HPSN, Hulhumalé Hospital

Pot 2: Criminal Court, Team Dharumavantha, Team MCC, Club SDFC, Club Binara, Trade Club, Fehi Fahi Club, YRC

Pot 3: MIRA RC, Finance RC, Health RC, Khaarijee, Dhaakhily Club, Team Pema, Transport RC, Fisheries RC

Pot 4: Agri RC, Club MCLP, Business Center RC, VIYARES, PSM, MIARC (Islamic Affairs), Bandaara Club, Dhivaru RC

Eighteen Thirty 2025

The elite women’s futsal tournament will be contested by four powerhouse teams:

Club WAMCO, Dhivehi Sifainge Club (DSC), MPL, Police Club

This competition stands as the premier stage for Maldivian women’s futsal, showcasing some of the country’s most experienced players and offering a career highlight for many national-level stars.

Eighteen Thirty Classic 2025

The Classic edition will feature 12 teams, blending institutions and top clubs:

Agri RC, Team MACL, ACC RC, Team Badhahi, Stelco RC, Prison Club, Kulhivaru Vuzaaraa Club, STO RC, Hulhumalé Hospital, Customs RC, Health RC, Dharumavantha Hospital.

With the draws set to take place tonight, the stage is set for a season of high drama, fierce rivalries, and national glory. From the Kings Cup to the prestigious Club Maldives Cup, teams are preparing to battle it out in front of passionate fans.

Meanwhile, the Sector League for private teams will also be launched soon, with its draw to follow once team confirmations are complete.

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