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To build a sustainable and professional women’s football ecosystem that empowers athletes, inspires communities, and elevates Myanmar women’s football to the next level.

Vision

To build a sustainable and professional women’s football ecosystem that empowers athletes, inspires communities, and elevates Myanmar women’s football to the next level.

Missions

  • To provide a high-quality and competitive football league for women.
  • To support the development of clubs, players, coaches, referees, and administrators.
  • To strengthen the pathway between grassroots football, club football, and the national team.
  • To increase the visibility and popularity of women’s football throughout Myanmar.
  • To create opportunities for women and girls through football.

History

The Myanmar Women’s League was established in 2016 as the nation’s first organized women’s football league competition.Since its inception, MWL has become the cornerstone of women’s football development in Myanmar, producing numerous national team players and providing a platform for clubs to compete at the highest domestic level.As the league celebrates its 10th anniversary in the 2026–27 season, MWL continues to expand its reach, strengthen its professional standards, and contribute to the long-term growth of women’s football nationwide.

Key Facts

League Name: Myanmar Women’s League (MWL)

2016

Founded

2026 – 27

Current Season

10

Participating Clubs

8
Months

Current Season

90

Total Matches

100%

Broadcast Coverage

Competition Format

The Myanmar Women’s League was established in 2016 as the nation’s first organized women’s football league competition.Since its inception, MWL has become the cornerstone of women’s football development in Myanmar, producing numerous national team players and providing a platform for clubs to compete at the highest domestic level.

As the league celebrates its 10th anniversary in the 2026–27 season, MWL continues to expand its reach, strengthen its professional standards, and contribute to the long-term growth of women’s football nationwide.

Clubs

The Myanmar Women’s League is contested by ten clubs competing in a double round-robin format.Each club plays