Weekly update: NPL teams reveal additional partnerships for 2026

Read here for this week’s update on all the recent partnership agreements across the NPL leagues.

NPL VIC:

Preston Lions FC

P3 Recovery Richmond – P3 Recovery specialise in helping clients maximise their recovery through ice baths, contrast therapy, infrared saunas and more.

Boss Designer Gardens Landscaping (recommitted partner) – Led by Preston supporter, Steve Spasevski, Boss Designer Gardens offers a full range of services including decking, turf, paving, concreting and more to tailor garden designs to their customers’ vision.

McDonald’s – With local restaurants across Preston, Thomastown, Kingsbury, Heidelberg, Northland and Epping, McDonald’s will join Preston Lions’ vast support network.

Mijak Constructions – With over 20 years of experience and specialising in an extensive variety of construction services, Mijak Constructions provides help with commercial carpentry, plastering and cladding to clients.

Novi Homes – Providing high-quality services in residential and commercial property developments, the team at Novi Homes consistently strives for perfection when creating exceptional properties.

Notion – A full-service agency which specialises in naming, brand identity and language, design, digital and merchandising. For over 20 years, the team has combined strategy, creativity and a client-focused model.

IGA Thomastown – Offering a wide range of produce, deli items and everyday essentials, IGA Thomastown are an essential part of the community known for quality products and customer service.

Wattyl – Providers of high-quality paints and coatings for over a century. They help customers by offering advice and helping them select the right shade for their projects.

Heidelberg United

Chemist Warehouse – As one of Australia’s largest health and wellbeing retail stores, Chemist Warehouse has grown from a single store in the western suburbs of Melbourne to over 500 nationwide.

Trailer Trash – Run by a proudly Victorian family, Trailer Trash offer services in waste solutions. They provide reliable, timely service and help businesses, worksites and homes ensure spaces are clear and de-cluttered.

Dandenong Thunder

JVS Group – As industrial packaging solutions experts, JVS Group have built a reputation as a trusted and reliable organisation.

BIOV8 Human Optimisation – With science-based assessments and personalised medical care, BIOV8 aims to help clients, whatever their needs are, across weight loss, injury prevention, cognitive performance and more.

 

Bentleigh Greens

Intralot Australia – Founded in 1992 in Athens, Greece, Intralot has since expanded into a leading global tech company, specialising in secure transaction processing and system monitoring. Intralot will join Bentleigh Greens as a sponsor

NPL NSW:

Marconi Stallions

Buonissimo Bakery – Led by award-winning Italian bakers, Buonissimo Bakery teams up with Marconi Stallions as another institution with proud Italian heritage. Their quality patisserie baked goods can be found in Australia’s biggest supermarkets.

Boncrete (recommitted partner) – Industry leaders in concrete construction, high-quality formwork and reinforcement for large scale commercial concrete projects in NSW.

Exclusive Bus Hire (recommitted partner) – Provider of reliable and professional bus services for a range of clients, including sports teams, schools, corporate groups and private events.

Mega Metals Australia (recommitted partner) – As a leading supplier of fencing, gates and hardware, Mega Metals Australia pride themselves on balancing quality products and competitive prices.

 

SD Raiders

Madden Landscapes – A strong supporter of SD Raiders Girls Youth League Two Ladies 15, Madden Landscapes provides excellent services in lawn care and landscape maintenance.

NPL QLD:

Brisbane City FC

uTenant – An Australian-owned platform which helps businesses locate warehousing, logistics providers and indystrial property. The team provides fast, transparent and reliable solutions to its clients.

B&D Insulation (recommitted partner) – A trusted provider of high-quality insulation for residential and commercial projects. Since 1990, they have delivered an extensive range of services across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

 

NPL TAS:

Launceston City

Vergola TAS (recommitted partner) – A reliable and trusted Vergola installer, providing outstanding service and products to clients seeking all-year-round solutions to using outdoor spaces.

Progress Switchboards – Ownded by Launceston City Life Member, Austin Fagan, Progress Switchboards design and manufacture custom switchboards for commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects.

Little Rivers Brewing Co. – Based in North East Tasmania, Little Rivers Brewing Co. strives to forge community connections with every beer poured and woodfired pizza cooked.

NPL SA:

West Adelaide SC

Mega Rewards –  Australia’s latest rewards platform offering deals, exclusive experiences and prize draws to its members.

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APL and PFA remain without agreement as bargaining tensions continue

The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) remain without a new collective bargaining agreement, with negotiations continuing less than three months before the start of the 2026–27 A-Leagues season.

The APL presented the players’ union with a new one-year interim proposal on August 5, which included an increase to the A-League Women salary cap and a commitment to establish a pathway towards full-time professionalism for the women’s competition within 12 months.

The proposed agreement would provide an interim framework while the two parties continue discussions over a longer-term collective bargaining agreement.

APL chief executive Steve Rosich said the proposal reflected the league’s commitment to reaching a sustainable agreement with players following eight months of negotiations.

However, the PFA criticised the APL for publicly announcing the proposal shortly after presenting it to the union, arguing that the approach had further damaged trust between the two parties.

PFA Chief Executive Beau Busch also said players had overwhelmingly rejected the APL’s previous final offer, citing a lack of trust in the league’s ability to ensure its future.

Full-time professionalism for the A-League Women remains a key priority for the PFA, with players seeking improved conditions and greater investment in the competition.

The A-League Men and A-League Women seasons are both scheduled to begin on 16 October 2026.

With the new season approaching, both parties face pressure to resolve the dispute and establish the framework governing player conditions across the A-Leagues.

 

 

Jeff Bezos consortium set for $2.7 billion Liverpool investment

Liverpool could soon welcome one of the world’s richest men into its ownership structure.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part of a consortium in advanced talks to buy a 30% stake in the club.

The proposed deal values Liverpool at around $8.6 billion (4.5 billion pounds). Bezos has a personal fortune estimated at $363 billion.

The investment would give Fenway Sports Group (FSG) a major financial return. It would also allow FSG to keep control of the club, which they bought in 2010.

The proposal has attracted attention across football. It has also created concern among sections of the Liverpool fanbase.

FSG set for major return

FSG bought Liverpool for $573 million (300 million pounds) in 2010. The ownership group later provided further funding through loans. In the last 16 years, the club has undergone major growth.

Liverpool ended a 30-year wait for a league title in 2020. The club also won the Champions League in 2019. Another Premier League title followed in 2025.

Stadium redevelopment and a new training centre have also increased the club’s value. FSG could cash in on $2.7 billion (1.4 billion pounds) if the 30% share is sold.

The deal would therefore represent a huge return on its original investment. However, whilst the investment would provide a massive cash out for the owners of Liverpool, due to Financial Fair Play there won’t be increased investment in the transfer market.

Why Bezos wants Liverpool

Bezos has explored sports investments before. He has been linked with major American franchises such as the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks.

Liverpool would give him a stake in one of football’s biggest global brands. The club also has a large following in the United States. The New York Times has also reported Liverpool has 26 million fans in America.

That makes the investment attractive for investors looking to expand their reach in global sport. American businessmen Eduardo Saverin and Amit Bhatia are also reportedly involved in the consortium.

The deal would add to the growing American influence across English football.

Fans remain cautious

Liverpool supporters have not automatically welcomed the proposal.

The club’s previous experience under Tom Hicks and George Gillett still influences the fanbase.

Supporters also want greater clarity over the consortium’s intentions. Questions remain over board representation, control and the long-term purpose of the investment.

For many fans, ownership must involve more than financial ambition. The Bezos proposal could strengthen Liverpool’s commercial position. It could also deliver a huge payday for FSG.

But until the consortium reveals more about its plans, supporters are likely to treat the deal with scepticism.

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