[1][2] The season began on 1 May and concluded on 25 September, with 26 teams participating across three divisions under a promotion and relegation system.
[3][4] This was the first MAFA season with three divisions, with C Section established in response to an influx of new clubs.
[5] Eight clubs − Brunswick, Gardenvale-Middle Brighton, Geelong, Glen Huntly, Kew Juniors, Sandringham Juniors, South Caulfield and St Paul's Ascot Vale − entered the MAFA in 1926.
[5][10][11] Caulfield applied to return to the MAFA after being expelled during the 1925 season, but its application was refused.
[10][12] Old Scotch won the A Section premiership for the third time, defeating Elsternwick by 12 points in the grand final.