Football coach course in the Balearic Islands
The most direct route to a football coaching licence in the Balearic Islands is the FFIB (Federació de Futbol de les Illes Balears), which runs the calls through academia.rfef.es. For the 2026/27 season there are 20 calls open.
- UEFA C: €400, 7 calls (Palma, Menorca and Ibiza).
- UEFA B: €900, 4 calls.
- UEFA A: €1,100, 2 calls, Palma only.
- Specialties: futsal, goalkeeping and coordinator courses from €300.
FFIB: federation, contact and Escola d'Entrenadors
The FFIB (Federació de Futbol de les Illes Balears) is the archipelago's single regional federation: unlike the Canary Islands, which split management across three island federations, the FFIB covers Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera with no sub-federations. It publishes its content in Catalan and Spanish.
The general contact (secretaria@ffib.es, 971 273 854) handles administrative queries; for coaching course information, the Escola d'Entrenadors has its own contact: escuelaentrenadores@ffib.es. Enrolment for the calls is processed on academia.rfef.es, the RFEF national platform.
| Item | Balearic Islands |
|---|---|
| Regional federation | FFIB - Federació de Futbol de les Illes Balears |
| Scope | Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera; single federation, no island sub-federations. |
| Official website | www.ffib.es |
| General contact | secretaria@ffib.es / 971 273 854 |
| Escola d'Entrenadors | escuelaentrenadores@ffib.es |
2026/27 calls by level
- UEFA C: 7 calls, €400; one in Eivissa, one in Es Mercadal (Menorca) and five sittings in Palma. Pre-registration from 20 May to 11 October 2026 depending on the call.
- UEFA B: 4 calls, €900; one in Menorca, one in Eivissa and two in Palma. Pre-registration from 13 April to 30 August 2026 depending on the call.
- UEFA A: 2 calls, €1,100, Palma only. Pre-registration until 30 August or 30 September 2026 depending on the call.
- National Futsal C/B/A: €400, €900 and €1,100, in Palma.
- National Goalkeeping C: €325, in Palma.
- RFEF Coordinator: €300, in Palma (not a coaching qualification).
- National Expert: €1,800, in Palma; requires a prior UEFA A.
- Specialist Coach for 7 and 8-a-side football and the beginners stage: €150 on the official listing (subsidised price); FFIB press coverage cites €300 as the standard price.
Before paying, confirm on the official academia.rfef.es listing the total cost, the exact venue and the club requirement for the placement. If you do not have a club yet, check how the club requirement for placements works. All 20 calls are also tracked weekly on the course call radar.
Enrolment: platform, documents and calendar
The FFIB processes all its calls through academia.rfef.es, the RFEF national platform: you pick your federation, find your course by level and reserve a seat online. Typical documents include ID, prior education (Spanish ESO or equivalent for UEFA C; a valid UEFA C plus experience for UEFA B), medical certificate, photo and proof of payment.
Pre-registration windows do not line up across levels: UEFA B opens earliest, from 13 April 2026; UEFA C from 20 May; and closing dates stagger between late August and 11 October depending on the specific call. For the step-by-step process, including the full documentation, check how to enrol in a coaching course.
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Venues by island
Most FFIB calls are concentrated in Palma: the five UEFA C sittings, two of the four UEFA B sittings, both UEFA A calls and every specialty course (futsal, goalkeeping, coordinator, National Expert, F7/8 specialist). If you live in Mallorca, this means no extra travel.
If you live in Menorca, Ibiza or Formentera, UEFA C rotates with one call in Es Mercadal (Menorca) and another in Eivissa, and UEFA B with one call in each of those two islands. For UEFA A and the rest of the specialty courses there is no island alternative: you need to travel to Palma. Confirm the exact venue on each call's listing before enrolling, since it can vary between editions.
Minimum licence and Balearic competition
- UEFA C: grassroots football in Balearic clubs, under-7 to under-16.
- UEFA B: regional youth football, Liga Nacional Juvenil and senior amateur football in the territorial categories below Tercera Federación.
- UEFA A: Tercera Federación, Group XI in the Balearic Islands — its 2025/26 champion was RCD Mallorca B, per the RFEF itself.
If you want an academic qualification with MEC grant access (at public centres), consider the Sports Technician: longer and more expensive than the federation route, but it grants an official Ministry title. TD Level 1 equals UEFA B (TD Level 2 = UEFA A; TD Superior = UEFA Pro), per Article 167 bis of the RFEF Regulations. Compare both routes in Sports Technician vs UEFA licence.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find football coaching courses in the Balearic Islands?
The FFIB (Federació de Futbol de les Illes Balears) runs UEFA C, B and A calls through academia.rfef.es. For the 2026/27 season there are 7 UEFA C calls, 4 UEFA B calls and 2 UEFA A calls, most in Palma, with occasional editions in Menorca and Ibiza.
How much does a coaching course cost in the Balearic Islands?
In the FFIB's 2026/27 call, UEFA C costs €400, UEFA B €900 and UEFA A €1,100, all via academia.rfef.es. The academic Sports Technician Level 1 route costs €800-1,800, with MEC grant access at public centres. Prices and deadlines change every edition, so confirm the official listing first.
Is a UEFA licence the same as Sports Technician studies in the Balearic Islands?
They are different but professionally equivalent routes: the UEFA licence from the FFIB is the federation route, faster and cheaper (UEFA C, €400); the Sports Technician is an official Ministry academic title, longer, with TD Level 1 at €800-1,800, but MEC-grant eligible. TD Level 1 equals UEFA B, per Article 167 bis of the RFEF Regulations.
Can I take the course if I live in Menorca, Ibiza or Formentera?
Yes. UEFA C has one call in Es Mercadal (Menorca) and another in Eivissa besides the five in Palma; UEFA B rotates once through Menorca and once through Eivissa. UEFA A and the specialty courses (goalkeeping, futsal, coordinator) are only called in Palma, so from the other islands you need to travel for those levels.
When does pre-registration open for the 2026/27 coaching course in the Balearic Islands?
UEFA B opens pre-registration on 13 April 2026 and closes on 30 August; UEFA C opens on 20 May with staggered deadlines up to 11 October; UEFA A closes on 30 August or 30 September depending on the edition. Always confirm the exact date on the official academia.rfef.es listing.
Does a coaching course from another federation count to coach in the Balearic Islands?
Yes. UEFA C, B, A and Pro licences are valid across Spain, regardless of the regional federation where you earned them. If you already hold the licence, you only need to process your coach registration with the FFIB or your Balearic club; there is no need to repeat the course in the Balearic Islands.