The Madaras Tournament – 2026

15th – 23rd December 2026

The Talent Department of The Madaras School and Talent Centre is proud to bring you the 2026 Edition of The Madaras Tournament. This annual tournament brings together the local community and showcases local talent in sports, dancing, board games, and various other activities.

This year’s edition will kick off on 15^th December 2026 and reach its conclusion on  23^rd December 2026. The Madaras tournament will be held at the Madaras School and Talent Centre and is a part of the school’s Talent Development program. The school is located in Nyatike West Sub-County, Migori County. We are a twenty-minute drive from Karungu town, on the shores of L. Victoria.

Previous editions of this tournament have attracted large crowds of spectators, well-wishers, participants, supporters and a wide range of talent from all over the country. Events that take place during the tournament bond the local community together, and encourage cooperation, teamwork, and talent development. The participants in various activities are not only drawn from the local community, but also from teams from all around the country. Every day of the tournament often attracts up to 5,000 people, with the final day attracting thousands more. 

Among the activities that will take place will be:

• Soccer Men & Ladies
• Volleyball Men & Ladies
• Basketball Men & Ladies
• Netball
• Under 14 Soccer Boys
• Marathon
• Tag of war
• Ajua
• Draughts
• Chess
• Chanting
• Beauty contests
• Table tennis
• Darts
• Sack races
• Dancing
• Eating competitions
• Bicycle races.

The centre piece of the tournament, however, is football. There will be a men’s football event, a women’s football event, and an under-14 boy’s football event.

The men’s football event will have a maximum of 32 teams registered on a first-come, first-served basis. The women’s football event will have a maximum of 24 teams, and the Boys’ football Under-15 will also have a maximum of 24.

Winnings: Men’s Tournament

Winner: KES 300,000+Uniform+Trophy
2nd Place: KES 200,000+Uniform
3rd Place: KES 100,000+Uniform
4th Place: KES 70,000+Uniform
All Quarter Finalists: KES 10,000
Round of 16 Qualifiers: KES 5,000

By setting up the Talent Department of our school we ensure that talent development is continuously developed, nurtured and showcased. This tournament is a culmination of years of input, effort, commitment, community goodwill and support from dozens of development partners, leaders and visionaries. We are grateful for the continued support, as we work diligently towards ensuring that young, talented and gifted people get an opportunity to make the best out of who they are.

Join the Madaras School and Talent Centre, and the community of Migori County, in celebrating talent, and have great fun as you do this.

The Madaras School and Talent Centre. Built strong to serve!