The BGMEA Cup 2026 was officially inaugurated on 22 October 2026 at Uttara Sector-4 Kallyan Samiti Field. 

The tournament was inaugurated by BGMEA Senior Vice President Inamul Haque Khan. 

The opening ceremony was also attended by BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Mijanur Rahman; BGMEA Director and Director-in-Charge of the Sports Committee Shah Rayeed Chowdhury; Director Nafis Ud Doula, Sports Committee Chairman Shajjad Ali Khan; Adviser Fakir Kamruzzaman Nahid; Co-Chairs Akbor Haider Munna and Kazi Nazmul Hasan; BGMEA Cup 2026 Organizer Ahmad Borno; as well as the owners of participating teams and players.

A total of 16 teams from BGMEA member factories are competing for the trophy. 

The teams will be divided into four groups, with all group-stage matches taking place at Uttara Sector-4 Kallyan Samiti Field. 

The grand finale will be held at the Army Stadium, on a date to be announced later.

More than a competition, the BGMEA Cup celebrates unity, teamwork and sportsmanship, bringing together the people behind Bangladesh’s RMG industry through their shared passion for football.