Draw Held to Determine Schedule for 2026 National Third Division
The draw to determine the schedule for the 2026 National Third Division was held on 30 September at the VFF Headquarters. The event was conducted in person, with the participation of VFF Deputy General Secretary and Head of the Organising Committee Nguyễn Minh Châu, along with representatives of the participating teams.
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The 2026 National Third Division features 12 teams, divided into two groups based on geographical regions.
Group A, hosted by Van Xuan Sports Co., Ltd. at Dan Phuong Commune Stadium in Hanoi, comprises: Hanoi Third Division, Hanoi Bulls, Hung Khoi Hanoi, Ninh Binh Province Sports Centre II, Binh Dinh FC and Van Xuan Dan Phuong.
Group B, hosted by the Dong Thap Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism at Tien Giang Stadium and Son Quy Stadium in Dong Thap Province, comprises: An Giang, Dong Nai, Ho Chi Minh United, STP Food Ho Chi Minh City, Khanh Hoa Sports Training and Coaching Centre and Dong Thap.
The 2026 National Third Division will take place from 12 October to 9 November 2026. In each group, the teams will compete in a double round-robin format, with home and away matches played in the respective host localities. Points will be awarded and teams ranked in accordance with the competition regulations. The four highest-ranked teams — the two group winners and two runners-up — will earn promotion to the 2027 National Second Division.
The opening round of the 2026 National Third Division will kick off on 12 October, with matches taking place in both groups. According to the draw, in Group A, Van Xuan Dan Phuong will face Binh Dinh FC, Ninh Binh Province Sports Centre II will take on Hanoi Bulls, while Hung Khoi Hanoi will meet Hanoi Third Division.
In Group B, Dong Thap will face STP Food Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh United will take on An Giang, while Dong Nai will meet Khanh Hoa Sports Training and Coaching Centre. The matches will be played at Tien Giang Stadium and Son Quy Stadium in Dong Thap Province.
The official fixture schedule for the competition will be updated in due course.
