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Blending cutting-edge engineering with almost 100 years of medical-grade expertise, Bauerfeind’s performance products are designed to boost mobility, aid recovery, and meet the rigorous needs of elite athletes.

Established in Melbourne in 2020, Tradex Co is a wholesale sportswear provider that collaborates closely with football clubs and organisations to deliver fully customised gear, managing the entire process from initial concept through to fit and comfort.

Following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday by Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), a new three-year Strategic Framework has been agreed. The framework will seek to outline the key steps which must be taken to develop and sustain the men’s and women’s professional game in Australia.

CommBank has announced it will be the Official Regional Partner of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in 2026. The partnership will provide invaluable support for the 21st edition of the tournament, due to be held in Australia for the first time in twenty years.

The enhanced collaboration brings Adobe’s newest generative and agentic AI technologies into Real Madrid’s content, marketing, and fan-engagement platforms, marking a significant step in the club’s ongoing digital transformation strategy.

In the build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026, Football NSW has commenced a new initiative across classrooms in NSW to inspire excitement for the competition among young learners.

In an agreement made last Friday, the current Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) will make way for two new systems – Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) and Sustainability and Systemic Resilience (SSR) – designed to provide a clearer framework and support the financial future of Premier League clubs.

Luxury Paints, one of Australia’s leading privately owned paint manufacturers, has earned a reputation for quality, innovation, and craftsmanship. With a comprehensive range of decorative, industrial, specialty, and texture coatings available through company-owned stores and stockists nationwide, the brand remains a benchmark for Australian manufacturing excellence.

Bank of Sydney’s ongoing investment in community-driven initiatives continues to make a measurable difference across Australia.

Kourelis, the club’s Director of Football, outlined a proposed investment that could reshape the club’s future. The project aims to transform Namatjira Park into one of the region’s most advanced community football hubs.

Fans travelling to the United States for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will now be eligible for the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS). The agreement will grant ticket holders access to priority Visa appointments, ensuring safe travel to the games due to take place across the USA, Mexico and Canada.

Running across four days on December 15, 16, 18, and 19 at The Home of The Matildas, the program features daily sessions from 9am to 2pm and offers boys and girls born between 2009 and 2017 the chance to train with international coaches from the boys’ game, girls’ game, and specialist goalkeeping pathways.

Bayswater City has just been knocked out of the Australian Championship after a disheartening 4-1 loss to Group D winners …

Employing the help of Genie AI, a platform founded in 2017 by University College London graduates, Rafie Faruq and Nitish Mutha – the club is seeking to improve the speed and quality of its legal operations.

Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) has confirmed Matildas and London City Lionesses defender Alanna Kennedy has been appointed to the PFA Executive Committee.

The Queensland Government has allocated $42.5 million of critical relief to sports clubs affected by Cyclone Alfred and West Queensland flooding.

Interest in football has surged by a phenomenal 43% since 2022. To keep pace with the growing interest, Bentleigh Greens hosted Football Victoria President Dr. Angela Williams, and FV CFO Simon Avenell for a meeting focused on strengthening the future of Victorian Football.

UEFA has confirmed that Coca-Cola will once again serve as an official global sponsor for UEFA EURO 2028, marking the company’s 11th consecutive tournament.

DLK Advisory, known for its accounting and tax services across family groups, SMEs, government, not-for-profits, and major corporations, will support the Bulls’ expanding business network by enhancing the Club’s corporate events that connect sponsors, partners, and stakeholders throughout South West Sydney and beyond.

At the heart of the program is the Club’s Rank Score (CRS), which ranks clubs according to a longevity-focused framework. It analyses key criteria, such as opportunities for progression, equity, and safety, producing a merit-based reflection of FQ Academy Club quality. While the CRS reliably examines a club’s overall performance, it does not consider cost-efficiency or gender inequalities.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has renewed its support for 2025–26, placing a clear focus on boosting women’s involvement in the sport. As a result, the initiative aims to strengthen clubs and associations by improving awareness, safety, and infrastructure for women and girls.

Glasgow City FC introduced the City Collective at the start of the 2025/26 season, a sponsorship model for female-led, purpose-driven businesses and cultural organisations that reflect the club’s values, fostering a network of mutual benefit.

Better Life Mobile is Australia’s “fair mobile phone company,” operating as a certified social enterprise through Social Traders and earning global recognition for its innovative efforts to keep vulnerable communities connected.

The Victorian State Government has announced the renewal of the Sporting Club Grants Program for 2025-26, delivering another boost for …

Football Queensland has unveiled its redesigned Club Support Hub, providing enhanced resources and a new Customer Service Booking Portal to …

Since its launch in 2023, the Growing Football Fund has awarded three rounds of Community Grants, benefiting 297 clubs nationwide—including 93 in regional and remote areas, highlighting the program’s dedication to increasing access and opportunities for football across Australia.

The shareholder group plans to inject additional capital to advance the Club’s long-term strategy, with a focus on strengthening Atlético de Madrid’s teams and developing key infrastructure projects. Among these is Ciudad del Deporte, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment district beside the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium, designed to become a global hub for sport, culture, and community life.

Big Blue Marble is rapidly emerging as a leading partner for sports leagues, clubs, and federations looking to deliver high-quality …

Campbelltown City SC has taken a major step in football innovation with an expanded partnership with Veo technology, the AI-powered …

Football NSW has confirmed that the 2026 Club Development Conference will take place at Valentine Sports Park on Saturday, 7 …

The event promises an interactive day of learning and connection, featuring group workshops, the launch of Football Victoria’s new Disability Football Framework, and club education sessions with Aspect to promote inclusion across all levels of the game.

Miagen, an Irish financial technology and analytics company, helps organisations plan and manage complex operations with data-driven solutions. Its SportsGen platform brings that same expertise into football, giving clubs the tools to manage their finances, optimise revenues, and stay compliant with regulations in an increasingly challenging environment.

Founded in 1978, Alvaro Logistics delivers Contract Management and Warehouse Solutions through a custom-built fleet, offering tailored services that drive fast, effective results. Their expertise is proven through long-term collaboration with clients across industries such as steel, FMCG, plumbing, and container handling, supported by comprehensive distribution facilities.

Since its establishment in 1992, Clarity Insurance Brokers has built a strong presence in the commercial and schemes markets, managing more than $70 million in gross written premiums.

The Weston Bears Park upgrade will deliver modern, accessible facilities for football players, spectators, and the local community in Newcastle. …

Football Coaches Australia has announced a special online CPD session featuring Chris Ramsey MBE on Monday, November 17th at 7:30 …

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has partnered with MoleMap to offer full-body skin checks for the Socceroos, Matildas, A-League players, and …

Football Tasmania has announced a new four-year partnership with global sportswear brand Macron, who will become the organisation’s official apparel …

Melbourne’s A-League rivals Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City have put competition aside to lead a major new anti-racism initiative aimed …

Australian football is growing fast. Crowds are bigger, clubs are modernising, and communities are reconnecting with the game. However, football …

Bentleigh Greens has announced a new major sponsorship deal with Abcor for the 2026 season, marking a significant partnership between …

Bayern Munich has achieved record revenue for the 2024/25 financial year, with turnover climbing 2.8 per cent to €978.3 million (US$1.13 billion). This milestone …

Football Australia has announced a new partnership with Fanatics to operate its official online store in Australia and internationally, giving …

Former Communications Minister Stephen Conroy, who serves as independent chair of the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), has joined the Foxtel …

Are you ready to elevate your coaching skills? The FV Coaching Conference 2025 is the must-attend event for football coaches …

Liverpool Football Club has kicked off a major new era by signing a multi-year global partnership with Trimble, a leading …

Launceston City FC has announced that work has commenced on a new refurbishment for the club’s change room endorsed by …

Sydney FC have confirmed a partnership with Trip.com for the A-League 2025/26 season.

The renewed partnership will see Speed Queen’s branding displayed on the back-of-shirt of both the home and away Women’s kits throughout the season, continuing both parties’ commitment to elevate the game.

The 2025 Football Queensland Convention was more than just a gathering. It was a statement about what football in Australia …

The Wynnum branch of the company will be helping Wolves FC with requiring vitamins and supplements for improved health, while club members will receive exclusive offers in the future.

Tottenham Hotspur has announced a new partnership with 24/7 Software, a global leader in operations management technology.

On Episode 16 of Soccerscene’s Off the Pitch Podcast, it was a special episode with FQ CEO Rob Cavallucci to …

UEFA has announced that Lidl, one of Europe’s leading food retailers, has signed a new five-year agreement to continue as …

Kingborough Lions United FC has announced that SPR Conditioning will be added to the club’s NPL Men’s High-Performance Program for …

The LED system on the product stimulates natural sunlight using Rhenac-patented technology, which is backed by years of research and development in plat research at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and used by several elite stadiums.

To assist former GUFC players, the NPL Men will increase from 10 to 11 teams, with Canberra Juventus and White Eagles invited to join, and the NPL Boys will increase from 10 to 12 teams, with Monaro Panthers, Majura, and West Canberra Wanderers invited.

Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club has announced Talent Blue as a major sponsor for the upcoming 2026 season, marking the beginning …

Apple has announced a new partnership with the Women’s Super League (WSL), providing clubs in the top two tiers of …

The football club’s home grounds, previously named The Paddocks will now be known as Cass & Co Stadium.

The Newcastle Jets have announced they will renew their partnership with the University of Newcastle for the next three years.

South Hobart Football Club have officially announced via social media that Mason William Merino will become the club’s front-of-shirt partner …

On Episode 16 of Soccerscene’s Off the Pitch Podcast, it was a special episode with FQ CEO Rob Cavallucci ahead …

Adelaide United has confirmed 1KOMMA5° Adelaide as the A-League Men’s Away Front of Shirt Partner for the 2025/26 season.

The extended partnership will continue to have Theme Group cater all of Perth Glory’s dietary needs, both for events and players and staff, under the Good Food Eating brand, which caters to a number of high-performance touring athletes and teams across Australia and overseas.

There’s something special about a home game. The walk to the ground, the echo of chants through narrow streets, and …

The NPL football club reportedly owes ACT sportsgrounds and numerous creditors approximately $550,000 in total, exceeding the estimated $200,000 from the club’s previous financial forecast submitted to Capital Football.

On Episode 15 of Soccerscene’s Off the Pitch Podcast, it was a Shepparton Cup special with Australian Football Skool Director …

The FIFA World Cup mascot is made to represent the country hosting the game, its culture, and, more importantly, the game of football and FIFA. As ambassadors of the game, carefully designed by a team of experts, they are made to advertise football as a family-friendly event, especially to appeal to children in hopes of future generations of supporters.

Bentleigh Greens have confirmed the renewal of their partnership with returning sponsor Structural Challenge for the 2026 season.

Wynnum Wolves FC has announced a new international football partnership with the Christchurch United Football Club in New Zealand.

Soccerscene is proud to announce a new working partnership with Australian Football Skool (AFS), an event management company that has …

Auckland FC have confirmed a partnership with UP Education as the club’s official education partner. UP Education is Australasia’s largest …

Posting the announcement on Facebook, both Tallebudgera Valley president and Gold Coast chairman mentioned their “close” association, as well as how they could work together to grow their communities and improve the overall experience of players and families.

Football Queensland has announced Bild Group as the Major Partner for the 2025 Queensland Football Convention, strengthening the event’s focus …

Adelaide United have announced that the Seltzer company, South Ave, will be the club’s official Seltzer & Vodka partner for …

Wests APIA FC officially announced that Bumblebee Rubbish Removal will join the club as a Corporate Partner for the 2025 …

Perth Glory’s relocation to Stirling Leisure in Mirrabooka is a move by the football club to provide a range of social and economic benefits to the local community, along with continuing to have the space open to the public.

Football’s biggest wins don’t always happen on the pitch. Often, they start in boardrooms, local clubs, and community halls, anywhere …

Auckland FC have confirmed a partnership with Tāmaki Health for the upcoming A-League season.

The Newport clinic who are now partnered with the football club is the only Eye Lab who offer myopia control, which aims to halt the development of near-sightedness.

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has reaffirmed his commitment to preserving the long-standing 3pm Saturday blackout, despite growing pressure …

Head Safe Football (HSF) is a pioneering organisation dedicated to tackling one of football’s most pressing health concerns: Chronic Traumatic …

The WanderKid Program will continue to give grassroots players from 5-12 years old free entry to all Wanderers Isuzu UTE A-League and Ninja A-League home matches excluding the Sydney Derby.

Scalzo & Wilks Group are involved in many projects across New South Wales, ranging from residential, commercial, aged care facilities, educational, and industrial projects.

Elite Skills Arena have sold their technology and products to major league clubs across Europe, including FC Barcelona, Manchester City FC, Southampton FC, and many others, accounting for over 60 clubs and national teams.

On Episode 14 of Soccerscene’s Off the Pitch Podcast, sports psychologist and martial arts master Chris Shen explored the topics …

The Newcastle Jets have announced nib as the new principal partner of the Club’s A-League Women’s team for the next …

Avondale FC has officially announced that Alceon will join the club as one of its major sponsors for their 2025 …

As agreed in the sponsorship, RP Squared have designed the football club a brand new website to replace their old site, as well as sponsoring a junior team.

With less than two weeks to go until the 2025 Queensland Football Convention, Football Queensland has announced the addition of …

DF Academy (aka DF Football) is specialist football training group with programs run professional ex-footballer, Western United coach and Pro Licence Coach, Diogo Ferreira.

The Para Hills Knights have announced a new partnership with Adelaide United for the upcoming 2026 season.

When fans pour through stadium gates or concert turnstiles, safety should feel effortless, it should just be a part of …

SBS’s deal with the Australian Championship a welcome return to Australian football’s next chapter

Across Australia, participation in futsal has grown exponentially, with participation increasing approximately 11% from 2022-2023, which puts futsal in the same group as Australia’s fastest-growing organised activities.

The bakery’s logo will be displayed on the front of the football club’s official playing kit during the Australian Championship and 2026 NPL season, beginning this weekend when the Wolves play against South Hobert in the first Australian Championship game.

Oakleigh Cannons officially unveiled their new $14.7 million grandstand and facilities at Jack Edwards Reserve after years of planning and …

Melbourne Victory has announced that Airmaster will be an associate partner of the club for the next three seasons.

The football club has called for their players rosters, administration staff and stadium management to meet the demands of the three major football competitions upcoming in the next 12 months.

The Warehouse began as a small company in Auckland, since then it has grown into a national retail giant, and now, much like Auckland FC, it has become a staple in Kiwi culture.

Victorian football disruption is changing the landscape of the game. Crowds are growing, clubs are modernising, and communities are reconnecting …

South Melbourne FC has announced that Lamaro’s Hotel will be its official media partner for the 2025 Australian Championship and …

This includes pundits and football fans speculating what this year’s tournament has in store for the game and where it is heading in the future. But one thing is for certain: football is gaining a significant number of TV viewers compared to last year. Statistics from Australia’s leading TV blog, TV Tonight, record 506,000 total viewers of the Australian Cup final, dwarfing the 53,000 from last year’s broadcast.

Olympic FC and Brisbane Boys College have confirmed a collaboration that will allow players and coaches to receive valuable development opportunities and to use the Clubs’ elite facilities.

When current Adelaide United captain and Socceroo, Craig Goodwin, was asked in his formative years what occupation he wanted to …

On Episode 14 of Soccerscene’s Off the Pitch Podcast, sports psychologist and martial arts master Chris Shen explored the topics …

The club is encouraging companies to become new club sponsors by incentivising branding exposure when Australian Championship matches are played on Preston grounds, with three days until the season starts.

Macarthur Bulls FC has announced a new partnership with leading car and truck rental company SIXT, which will join the …

Flinders University has been the front of shirt sponsor for the A-League Men’s team for the past six seasons, and the change to include the women represents the University’s commitment to supporting participation in women’s sport.