The 2025 Flour Mills of Fiji Inter-District Championship will still go ahead, but it will not be hosted at Govind Park in Ba as originally planned. The Fiji Football Association announced that the IDC will move to Churchill Park in Lautoka because floodlights at Govind Park would not be ready in time for night matches.
Fiji FA president Rajesh Patel confirmed the change in Ba, stressing that the decision was made to ensure the tournament is played under proper lighting and in the best possible conditions for players and fans. While Ba had been popular as a hosting site, the priority is delivering a high-quality, safe event.
The IDC is scheduled for October 7-12, 2025 and will feature all 20 districts across three divisions. Churchill Park’s established facilities are expected to provide a reliable venue for the championship, enabling night fixtures and a smooth flow of matches.
While the relocation is a setback for Ba, the federation has praised the Ba Town Council for its past support and indicated optimism about bringing major events back to Govind Park in the future once the necessary lighting and infrastructure are in place. The move also underscores the ongoing challenges of venue logistics in planning large-scale football events, and it leaves open the possibility that Ba could again host the IDC when the facilities meet all requirements.
Community enthusiasm for Fiji football remains strong, and supporters in Lautoka and across the country are set for what promises to be an exciting tournament atmosphere under the lights at Churchill Park.
Summary: The IDC will proceed in Lautoka due to lighting constraints at Govind Park in Ba, with Oct. 7-12, 2025 set for the event. Ba’s long-term hosting prospects remain intact, as upgrades to Govind Park are anticipated to pave the way for future big matches in the area.
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