East Flores tournament confirms 18 teams for ETMC XXXV 2026

Larantuka — Organisers reported on 29 October that 18 teams had confirmed participation in the 2026 El Tari Memorial Cup in East Flores. The participant list could still increase, with two prospective clubs not yet confirmed, according to the report.

The tournament is the XXXV edition of the El Tari Memorial Cup and is scheduled for East Flores. The confirmed teams include association sides and independent clubs from East Nusa Tenggara, according to the supplied coverage.

Why it matters to Flores readers

The update indicates that preparations for a provincial football tournament are continuing while the final field remains unsettled. For readers in Flores, the number of confirmed participants provides an early measure of the competition’s scale in East Flores.

The report described preparations as being in their final stage. Other reports published before the 29 October update said the tournament schedule had faced uncertainty.

The 18-team figure is therefore the latest reported participation count in the supplied coverage, while the final number may change if the two prospective clubs are confirmed. Organisers have confirmed the current list, but the field remains open to additions before participation is finalised.

Sources

• kupang.tribunnews.com
• nttmediaexpress.com