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Australian Championship Launch unites clubs, fans and partners ahead of inaugural season

The inaugural season of the Australian Championship was officially launched at Lambert Park, Leichhardt, celebrating a major step towards a more connected, competitive and sustainable national football pyramid.The launch brought together member federation representatives, foundat

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Australian Championship tickets now on sale – INTIX appointed Official Ticketing Partner

Tickets for the inaugural season of the Australian Championship are now on sale giving fans the chance to witness a bold new era of Australian football.Football Australia has selected INTIX as the Official Ticketing Partner of the Australian Championship.

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Australian Championship secures landmark multi-platform broadcast deal with SBS

Football Australia and SBS today announced a landmark multi-year, multi-platform agreement to broadcast the inaugural Australian Championship on SBS, SBS On Demand and SBS VICELAND, delivering every moment live and free to fans across the nation.The historic agreement makes SBS t

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NSW Government commits to support the launch of the Australian Championship

Football Australia proudly welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement of $300,000 in seed funding to support the inaugural season of the Australian Championship. This funding commitment by NSW Government demonstrates their commitment to the important historical, cultural and spor

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Australian Championship Match Official Panels announced

The Football Australia Elite Refereeing Department, in collaboration with the Referees Committee, has finalised the Match Officials Panel for the inaugural Australian Championship. CLICK HERE to view the Australian Championship Match Official Panels The development of the Austra

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2025 Australian Championship Fixtures Announced

Football Australia has today announced the Official Fixtures for the inaugural Australian Championship. There will be six rounds of group stage matches played between 10 October and 16 November 2025, followed by an elimination Finals Series commencing 22 November and culminating

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Football Australia announces outcome of third RFP for the National Second Tier

Football Australia has confirmed the completion of another milestone for the Australian Championship, with the conclusion of a third National Second Tier (NST) Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Process on Monday 21 July 2025.Following the announcement on 31 October 2024, tha

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Australian Championship Trophy Revealed

Football Australia is proud to unveil the official trophy for the Australian Championship – a bold, dynamic and modern symbol of the newest domestic football title in Australia. Crafted with precision and purpose, the Australian Championship Trophy is a striking fusion of traditi

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Australian Championship Draw Confirmed With Historic Rivalries To Launch New Era

Football Australia has confirmed the group stage draw for the inaugural Australian Championship including two blockbuster opening round fixtures set to launch a bold new chapter for Australian football in October.South Melbourne FC and Sydney Olympic FC will renew one of the game

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Football Australia unveils the "Australian Championship"

Following the confirmation of the National Second Tier (NST) format in October, Football Australia today proudly announced the launch of the Australian Championship, the official name and brand for the long-anticipated competition.This transformative initiative marks the next era

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VIDEO: Introducing the Australian Championship

Introducing the #AusChampionship ⚽️A chance to shine on the national stage starts in October this year 🤩

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A Beginner's Guide to the Australian Championship

Australia’s first-ever national second tier - from any football code - finally has an identity ahead of its October 2025 launch.Introducing the Australian Championship, the official name of the long-anticipated competition, which was launched today alongside its new brand, websit

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Football Australia unveils new format and start date for National Second Tier competition

Football Australia today confirmed the launch of the National Second Tier (NST) competition, marking a significant step forward in its commitment to elevating the domestic club football landscape in Australia.Following a series of workshops and consultation sessions with the eigh

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Foundation Clubs meet with Football Australia to discuss National Second Tier development

Football Australia and the eight National Second Tier (NST) Foundation Clubs convened today in Sydney to progress discussions on the future of the NST competition. All parties demonstrated a strong commitment to working collaboratively to develop a model that will benefit the ent

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Football Australia commences process for selection of additional National Second Tier clubs

Football Australia is thrilled to announce the commencement of the next phase in the application process for the National Second Tier (NST) competition.In an effort to identify an additional two to four clubs to join the eight foundation clubs announced last November, Football Au