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Become a football referee in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka needs match officials at every level. We'll connect you with the official body that trains and licenses referees in your area — and guide you from your first whistle onward.

Apply now — it takes a minute →See the pathway
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Why referee

More than a match fee

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Stay in the game

The best seat in the house, every matchday.

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Get paid to stay fit

Referees cover 10–12 km a match — fitness with purpose, and match fees.

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A real career path

Local → regional → national → international. The pathway is open to everyone.

The process

Your path to the pitch

1
Apply
Send your details below — it takes a minute.
2
Train
Complete a short course (typically 12–20 hours, online + in person).
3
Practice
Officiate supervised matches to earn your licence.
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Progress
Climb from local to national — and beyond.

Apply to referee in Sri Lanka

Just your name and a way to reach you — everything else is optional.

⚡ Takes 60 secondsNo experience needed

Email or phone — at least one so we can reply.

We forward your details to the official body that manages referees in Sri Lanka. No spam, ever.

Who manages referees here

Football Federation of Sri Lanka

The official body responsible for referee recruitment and development in Sri Lanka. We'll forward your application straight to them.

Official website →

Referee.Observer is an independent platform that connects aspiring referees with their local football associations and helps those associations manage recruitment, training and appointments.