Belmopan FC look to win the Belmopan Championship but first they must take down defending champions Verdes FC. Photo Credit: Belmopan FC
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belmopan FC’s path to the Belmopan Championship is clear but challenging: if they want to lift the title in today’s PLB Pre‑Season Quadrangular, they will have to go through defending champions Verdes, the most consistent pre‑season performers in recent years.
The holiday event kicks off today, George Price Day, at 4:00 p.m. at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium, with $4,000 in cash prizes at stake. Napoles open the tournament against Wingz Police, while Belmopan FC then take on defending champions Verdes in the second match of the evening — a clash Belmopan must win if they hope to challenge for the Belmopan Championship. The tournament is organized by Marvin Ottley, with support from Kursha Pollard and Jarret Davis, and marks the third edition of the PLB’s pre‑season showcase.
The participating teams are:
- Verdes FC – defending champions
- Belmopan FC – hosts aiming to dethrone Verdes
- Napoles FC Belmopan
- Police United (Wingz FC) – Belmopan 1st Division invitee
The tournament continues a growing tradition. In 2024, Verdes edged Benque Viejo United 2–1 in the final of the pre‑season tournament at the Edmund Marshalleck Stadium, known as the Western Championship. In 2025, Verdes won again in the Belmopan Championship, which featured Port Layola along with Belmopan 1st Division sides Napoles and Club Atlético. Napoles have since moved up to the PLB while still maintaining a 1st Division team in the capital.
Cash Prizes
- $2,500 for the winners
- $1,000 for the subchampions
- $500 for 3rd place
OFFICIAL MATCH SCHEDULE – TODAY
- Game 1: Wingz Police vs Napoles FC – 4:00 p.m.
- Game 2: Belmopan FC vs Verdes FC – 5:30 p.m.
- Game 3: Loser G1 vs Loser G2 – 7:30 p.m. (Third Place Match)
- Game 4: Winner G1 vs Winner G2 – 9:00 p.m. (Championship Match)
Tickets:
- Adults: $10
- Kids: $3
Sponsored by McLean Insurance Brokers & Risk Solutions Ltd. and the National Sports Council of Belize, today’s quadrangular offers a festive George Price Day outing and a competitive preview of the 2026 PLB Closing Season. With Verdes defending their crown and Belmopan FC eager to challenge them on home turf, the capital is set for an exciting evening of football.
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Belmopan FC look to win the Belmopan Championship but first they must take down defending champions Verdes FC. Photo Credit: Belmopan FC By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belmopan FC’s path to the Belmopan Championship is clear but challenging: if they want to lift the title in today’s PLB Pre‑Season Quadrangular, they will have to go through
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