Mayo FC in Group 2 of FAI National League

The format for the inaugural FAI National League season has been confirmed with the league set to kick-off in late August. Mayo FC will be in Group 2 alongside Letterkenny Rovers, Salthill Devon, St. Francis and TU Dublin.

Mayo FC will partake in a truncated 2026 season before a fully formatted competition is rolled out in Spring 2027.

Group 1 is comprised of Bonagee United, Cockhill Celtic, Home Farm DCU, Lucan United, and Mervue United. Group 3 features CK United, Killarney Celtic, Newbridge Town, UCC and Villa FC.

This year will see three groups of five play home and away matches. The three group winners advance to the National League semi-finals with the fourth spot reserved for the best-placed group runner-up. The winners from the semi-finals ties will face off in the National League Final in November. The fixture schedule will be announced in due course.