MilkLife Soccer Challenge 2026–2027 kicks off in Tangerang and Semarang

MilkLife Soccer Challenge women's youth football grassroots development Indonesia women's national team youth soccer tournament

The MilkLife Soccer Challenge (MLSC) 2026–2027 season has officially commenced with its first series held in Tangerang and Semarang from September 1–6, 2026. The tournament, organized by the Bakti Olahraga Djarum Foundation and MilkLife, aims to develop grassroots talent to support the Indonesian women's national team's goal of reaching the 2035 Women's World Cup.

In the Tangerang series, SDN Pinang 3 won the Under-10 (KU 10) category, while SDN Kunciran 8 secured the Under-12 (KU 12) title. The Semarang series saw SDN Kembangarum 2 win the KU 10 category and MI Pagersari-Patean take the KU 12 championship. Notable individual performances included Maora from MI Pagersari-Patean, who scored 61 goals to become the KU 12 top scorer, and Ayra Kirana Mahestri from SDN Kembangarum 2, who scored 39 goals in the KU 10 category.

The competition is expanding this season, adding three new cities: North Jakarta, Garut, and Jayapura. The program is scheduled to visit 15 cities in total to broaden its reach and foster interest in women's football among young girls across Indonesia.