NPL.TV streaming on all-new service powered by Cluch

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NPL.TV has announced an all-new streaming service powered by Cluch, marking a historic agreement with four Member Federations.

The OTT platform will bring together over 1,850 live matches per year from the major elite men’s, women’s and youth competitions across Football Victoria, Football NSW, Football South Australia and Capital Football, into one centralised streaming platform.

Every game on the new NPL.TV service will be available globally and free-to-view via dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications, Apple TV and Android TV applications, as well as all major web browsers.

“This is a landmark agreement for National Premier Leagues and other elite state-based football competitions across the majority of Australia,” Cluch Managing Director Gus Seebeck said.

“From the outset, each Member Federation has embraced the potential of a truly centralised national platform. The audience insights and overall value that the new NPL.TV service will generate for clubs, fans, sponsors and other stakeholders will be unprecedented.”

“The new NPL.TV platform powered by Cluch will combine a world-class streaming experience for fans with a powerful data and analytics solution only possible through the aggregation of multiple competitions.”

The confirmed schedule of matches to be streamed on the new NPL.TV service in 2022 includes:

Football Victoria: Over 600 games across NPL Victoria Men’s, NPL Victoria Women’s, NPL Victoria U21’s, Nike FC Cup, Dockerty Cup and more.

Football NSW: Over 520 games across NPL NSW Men’s, NPL NSW Women’s, NPL NSW U20’s and NSW League One Men’s.

Football South Australia: Over 370 games across RAA NPLSA Men’s, Women’s NPLSA and State League One.

Capital Football: Over 260 Games across NPL Capital Football Men’s, NPL Capital Football Women’s and NPL Capital Football U23’s.

Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge is one Member Federation representative to praise the continued advancement of competitions.

“Football NSW launched the original NPL.TV service two years ago with the intent to deliver a better experience for football fans. The new Cluch platform and the addition of other Member Federations will ensure fans will benefit from improved technology and choice of content,” he said.

“We look forward to the new NPL.TV service delivering exceptional value for all football stakeholders.”

Cluch is continuing positive dialogue with other Member Federations about joining the NPL.TV service in 2022.

The new iOS and Android applications will be available for download from Tuesday, February 15.

Visit NPL.TV to register your interest.

About Cluch:

Cluch is an OTT video and platform as a service business dedicated to community sport. Cluch delivers premium live and on-demand streaming services across all connected devices and screens combined with deep audience data and insights for sports at all levels.

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Western United ruled out of 2026–27 A-League season

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Western United’s participation in the A-Leagues has officially been terminated, ending the club’s immediate pathway back into Australia’s professional football competitions.

The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) terminated Western United’s Club Participation Agreement on Monday, following months of discussions over the club’s future.

The decision comes after Western United’s attempt to secure a return to the A-League for the 2026–27 season was unsuccessful. Football Australia had previously determined that the club did not meet the requirements to retain its licence.

Western United has now turned its attention towards rebuilding the organisation under new ownership, with the club targeting a return to the A-League for the 2027–28 season.

In a statement, Western United said the termination creates an opportunity for “new custodians, new investment and a fresh start”, while emphasising the importance of maintaining the club’s identity in Melbourne’s west.

The club’s financial problems have been a major issue over the past two years with the club being placed into a conditional hibernation ahead of the 2025/26 A-League season.

The APL said its decision was made following the club’s breach of several obligations under the agreement, including compliance with Football Australia’s National Club Licensing Regulations.

The club’s proposed 2027–28 comeback will therefore depend on securing new investment, addressing its outstanding operational requirements and demonstrating that it can meet the conditions necessary to re-enter the A-Leagues.

While Monday’s decision brings an end to Western United’s current participation agreement, the club maintains that it is not the end for Western United.

Now, the club that won the A-League grand final just four years ago, will now turn its attention to restructuring the business and building a sustainable platform for a potential return to Australia’s professional football landscape.

 

 

Football Queensland Welcomes Musco Lighting as Official Lighting Partner

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Football Queensland has welcomed Musco Lighting as its Official Lighting Partner, bringing world-class sports lighting expertise to football clubs and facilities across the state.

The partnership will support Football Queensland clubs as participation continues to grow across the state, helping communities access safer, higher-quality and more accessible football facilities.

Musco Lighting is a global leader in sports lighting, with more than 50 years of experience delivering lighting solutions across sporting venues worldwide. The company was also the first in the world to be certified by FIFA as a Preferred Provider for Floodlight Systems and provided lighting for 12 of the 16 stadiums used at the recent FIFA World Cup.

Through the new partnership, Football Queensland clubs will have access to Musco’s specialist expertise and solutions as they look to improve and develop their lighting infrastructure.

Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci said the partnership represented an important step in supporting the continued growth of football across Queensland.

“I’m proud to see this partnership between Football Queensland and Musco come to life.

“With participation continuing to grow across Queensland, the need for quality football infrastructure has never been greater. This partnership will help our clubs access world-class lighting expertise to create safer, better and more accessible facilities for their communities.

The partnership provides an opportunity to combine Football Queensland’s extensive network across the state’s football community with Musco’s global expertise in sports lighting, supporting clubs as they continue to invest in facilities that meet the needs of their growing participation bases.

Football Queensland and Musco will work together to help clubs identify lighting solutions that can enhance facility quality and accessibility, supporting more opportunities for players and communities to participate in football.

Football Queensland Official Lighting Partner – Musco Lighting

With more than five decades of experience in sports lighting, Musco has delivered projects across some of the world’s most significant sporting venues and events.

The company’s FIFA Preferred Provider certification and involvement in the recent FIFA World Cup further demonstrates its expertise in delivering lighting systems to the highest international standards.

The partnership with Football Queensland will bring this expertise closer to Queensland’s football community, providing clubs with access to a specialist lighting partner as the game continues to grow across the state.

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