?Through the tourism brand VisitGozo, the Ministry for Gozo and Planning said that it is collaborating with the Malta Premier League for the second consecutive year to bring Maltese Premier League matches to Gozo for another year during the Gozo Weekender.

Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri advised that the matches, for this initiative that combines sport with tourism, are scheduled to take place between 11-12th and 18-19th of April t the Gozo Stadium.

He stated that that last year’s Gozo Weekender was a great success. Over a period of six matches, approximately 5,500 spectators attended the Gozo Stadium. In addition, the event attracted hundreds of supporters who visited Gozo with their families and friends to spend the weekend on the island.

He continued by saying that “this initiative continues to show how sport can serve as an important driver for the economy and tourism in Gozo. The success we had last year clearly shows how much such initiatives can create economic movement and at the same time offer a unique experience to football fans. This year we wanted to go a step further, with more games and more activities that continue to strengthen the sporting atmosphere in Gozo and attract more people to our island.”

Camilleri said that according to figures from the National Statistics Office, in the month of March 2025 hotels in Gozo registered a 25% increase in tourist arrivals. For the first time, the number of visitors exceeded 10,000 people, resulting in over 24,000 bed-nights. It is also estimated that last year’s event generated around €600,000 in economic activity in the Gozitan economy.

Last year was historic as, after 25 years, Gozo once again hosted an official match of the Maltese Premier League, when the club Gozo FC was promoted and competed in the championship.

Chief Executive of the Malta Premier League, Alan Abela said that “this initiative allows us to once again cross over to Gozo and give the Gozitan public the opportunity to follow closely the matches of Malta’s top division. YoHealth Malta Premier thanks the Ministry for Gozo and Planning together with Visit Gozo for once again supporting this project.”

GFA President Samuel Azzopardi said that “this is a particular event for Gozo where, based on the success achieved last year, now instead of one weekend there will be two. Decisive and important games for the Maltese Championship. The Gozo Football Association is once again offering the Gozo Stadium for these competitive games and thanks the Ministry for Gozo for making this possible.”

This year the Gozo Weekender will also include new elements. Among others, the game programme will be divided over two weekends and will include confrontations between both the TOP 6 and the BOTTOM 6 of the championship.

It was explained that this means that Gozo will be hosting important games related to the fight to win the championship, qualification for European competitions, as well as the battle against relegation.

At the same time, a football tournament for children will also be organised, which will increase the sporting atmosphere and the energy of football on the island.

Minister Camilleri thanked the Gozo Football Association for its cooperation and the Malta Premier League for its initiative and continuous work for the development of Maltese football.

The Minister invited Maltese and Gozitan fans to take this opportunity and attend the matches at the Gozo Stadium, so as to together create a great sporting atmosphere during this football festival in Gozo.

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