Piala Tuanku 2026: Negeri Sembilan FA Celebrates Youth Development and Royal Legacy

Negeri Sembilan FA is proud to present Piala Tuanku 2026, a prestigious youth football tournament organised in conjunction with the 78th Birthday Celebration of Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Yang DiPertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir.

Organised under the auspices of Negeri Sembilan FA, the tournament serves as both a competitive platform and a symbolic celebration—honouring royal tradition while reinforcing Negeri Sembilan’s long-term commitment to grassroots and youth football development.

Platform for Under-21 Talent

Piala Tuanku 2026 is contested exclusively by players aged under 21, providing a valuable pathway for emerging talents across the districts of Negeri Sembilan. Beyond the pursuit of silverware, the competition is designed to nurture discipline, competitive maturity, and match exposure at an organised state level.

The tournament also acts as an important scouting and benchmarking opportunity for coaches and administrators involved in the Negeri Sembilan football ecosystem.

Group Allocation

As outlined in the official poster, the participating teams are divided into two groups:

Group A

  • Jempol
  • Rembau
  • Seremban

Group B

  • Jelebu
  • Tampin
  • Port Dickson
  • Kuala Pilah

Match Schedule (as of 4 January 2026)

The confirmed fixtures, venues, and kick-off times are as follows:

  • 27 December 2025 | 5.00 PM
    Seremban vs Rembau
    Pusat Latihan PBNS, Seremban
  • 28 December 2025 | 4.30 PM
    Port Dickson vs Kuala Pilah
    Padang Kilat, Port Dickson
  • 28 December 2025 | 4.30 PM
    Jelebu vs Tampin
    Stadium Mini Kuala Klawang
  • 3 January 2026 | 4.30 PM
    Tampin vs Kuala Pilah
    Stadium Mini Tampin
  • 3 January 2026 | 4.30 PM
    Jelebu vs Port Dickson
    Stadium Mini Kuala Klawang
  • 4 January 2026 | 4.30 PM
    Jempol vs Seremban
    Stadium Mini Bahau

Note: Fixtures and details are accurate as per the latest update up to 4 January 2026.

More Than a Tournament

Piala Tuanku is more than a youth competition—it is a celebration of identity, tradition, and the future of Negeri Sembilan football. By combining royal commemoration with structured youth development, Negeri Sembilan FA continues to strengthen its footballing foundation from the grassroots up.

Supporters are encouraged to attend the matches and show their backing for the next generation of Negeri Sembilan footballers as they compete with pride, passion, and respect for the occasion.

Hobin Jang Hobin.