Football in Barbados

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Football in Barbados
CountryBarbados
Governing body Barbados Football Association
National team(s) Men's national team
International competitions

Football is one of the most popular sports in Barbados. [1]

Contents

History

The Barbados Football Association

The Barbados Football Association (BFA) is the governing body of football in Barbados. It was established in 1910.

League system

Level

League(s)/Division(s)

1

Digicel Premier League
10 clubs

2

First Division
12 clubs

3

Division Two
46 clubs divided in 4 series, two of 12 clubs and two of 11 clubs

4

Division Three
46 clubs divided in 4 series, three of 12 clubs and one of 10 clubs

Barbadian football clubs

National teams

Barbados has had limited success a national team. [2]

A Barbados women's national football team, Barbados men's national under-17 football team, Barbados men's national under-15 football team, Barbados women's national under-17 and women's under-15 team also compete. [3]

Football stadiums

StadiumCapacityTenants
Barbados National Stadium 5,000 Barbados national football team, Notre Dame SC

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References

  1. "Barbados, where giving back is part of the cultural fabric".
  2. "Barbados vs. Grenada in '94: The Most Bizarre Match Ever". Bleacher Report.
  3. "Barbados National Teams". Bleacher Report.