All tournaments and friendlies MUST be sanctioned.
Follow the below guidance:
The FAW have developed a new online process for applications that will help to streamline the application process, reduce the paper trail and ultimately improve efficiency in dealing with submissions.
Clubs should note, as of Monday 2nd March 2026 a new application process for sanctioning tournaments and cross-border events has been introduced by the FAW Grassroots team for sanction of the following:
Hosting a Club festival or tournament in Wales
Permission to participate in cross-border friendly matches, festivals or tournaments
Hosting a one-off Festival/Tournament in Wales - Form by Asana
The above link Hosting a one-off Festival/Tournament in Wales - Form by Asana should be used to obtain sanction from the FAW to host a festival or tournament in Wales.
Cross Border Events - Form by Asana
The above link Cross Border Events - Form by Asana should be used to obtain sanction from the FAW to play in a tournament in the territory of another Football Association. The link should also be used to obtain sanction from the FAW to play a friendly match, home or away, against a Club/Team from England or another National Association.
Clubs are reminded that the FAW will NOT sanction the participation of Under 11 and below if the tournament or festival outside Wales is a competitive tournament or festival involving knock-outs and finals.
The FAW have also recently developed Club Festival/Tournament Guide to help Clubs in planning the delivery of their own festival or tournament. This document provides useful information on key regulatory matters as well as templates to help Clubs in the organise such an event, a copy of which is attached.
Clubs intending to host friendly matches are reminded that they should seek approval from the Club's League Secretary.