The Sikkim Football Association (SFA) is one of the 37 Indian state football associations that are affiliated to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), based out of Gangtok, Sikkim. It sends state teams for Santosh Trophy and Senior Women's National Football Championship.
History
The Sikkim Football Association was formed in the year 1976, while previously it was known as the Gangtok Football and Sporting Association. Sikkim football dates back with first local team, Kumar Sporting Club.
The association started Sikkim Gold Cup in 1979 with the help of the Sikkim government.
As interest in football in Sikkim went down due to the lack of organizing, former India football team captain Baichung Bhutia, who was born in Sikkim, founded the club United Sikkim. It became the main player source for Sikkim football team.
Competition structure (men's)
Sikkim Premier League
The Sikkim Premier League is the men's franchise football league in Sikkim, held post longtime inactivity of the top tier. The first season started in 2023, organised by the Football Development Private Limited and the Sikkim Football Association.
Sikkim Women's Super League
The league features six teams, namely Young Girls FC (Gyalshing), Pakyong United FC, Northerners Girls FC, Soreng Girls Academy, Dentam Girls Academy and Southerners Girls (Namchi). It offers women players the opportunity to excel and gain recognition. Teams are allowed a maximum of 25 players, including five outside the state. It is designed for each team to play at least five matches.