The UGM Soccer and Futsal Student Activity Unit has once again held its annual futsal competition, bringing together high school and university students from various institutions at the UGM Futsal Championship 2026. Held under the theme “Rise for Glory, Fight for Legacy,” the competition featured 45 teams from senior high schools and equivalent institutions, as well as universities, from September 13-22.
Through the competition, participants were encouraged to showcase their best performance in the annual futsal tournament for high school and university students, one of Yogyakarta’s most anticipated student competitions.
As the advisor to the UGM Soccer and Futsal Student Activity Unit, I Wayan Nuka Lantara, expressed appreciation to all teams for demonstrating sportsmanship throughout the competition.
He also hoped the victories at UGMFC 2026 would not end with the competition, but would serve as a stepping stone toward success in future competitions.
“For approximately two weeks, I saw all of you perform well, from morning until evening matches. I commend all the teams,” he said in a statement sent on Monday (Oct 5).
Meanwhile, Lintang Avrellian, Chair of the UGM Futsal Championship 2026 Organizing Committee, expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all teams that participated in the annual competition organized by the UGM Soccer and Futsal Student Activity Unit.
In his remarks, Lintang said the national futsal competition, which brought together teams from various regions, needs support and feedback so the organizers can keep improving each year.
“Throughout the 10 days of the competition, everything went well and according to plan. Once again, congratulations to the teams that emerged as champions at the end of this competition,” he concluded.
The competition, held at the UGM Pancasila Sports Hall (GOR), featured two main categories, namely high school and university, bringing together top teams from various regions.
In the UGM Futsal Championship 2026, participants were required not only to excel technically but also to maintain their mentality and teamwork under the pressure of a competitive environment.
After a series of lengthy, competitive matches, the UGM Futsal Championship 2026 crowned three champion teams across the two main categories. In the men’s university category, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) Indonesia Jakarta emerged as champion after narrowly defeating Universitas Bhayangkara Surabaya 5–4.
Meanwhile, in the women’s university category, Universitas Budi Luhur claimed first place after defeating Universitas Putra Bangsa 5–3. In the high school and equivalent category, SMAN 1 Seyegan emerged as champion after defeating SMAN 2 Ngaglik 3–1.
Author: Agito Sitepu
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Zabrina Kumara
Photo: UKM Sepakbola Futsal