Sydney Football League
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| Founded | 12 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| No. of teams | 9 |
| State |  New South Wales |
| Streaming partner(s) | Kayo Freebies |
The Sydney Football League (SFL) is an upcoming Australian rules football competition based in Sydney. It will be the highest-level football competition in New South Wales, sitting one tier above AFL Sydney. In addition to senior competitions for men and women, the SFL will include under-19.5 men's and under-20 women's competitions.
History
The SFL was announced by the Australian Football League (AFL) on 12 August 2026, featuring nine teams that were competing in the AFL Sydney Premier Division during the 2026 season.[1] There will not be promotion or relegation from the SFL to AFL Sydney, with the AFL describing them as "separate competitions with different purposes".[2]
One match per round[3] will be streamed by Kayo Sports through Kayo Freebies.[4] The inaugural SFL season will commence in April 2027.[5][6]
Clubs
Nine teams will compete in the inaugural SFL season in 2027, with licences awarded after a tender and assessment process.[1] The location of each club was considered as part of the licence process in order to represents the main regions across Greater Sydney.[1]
| Club | Colours | Nickname | Home ground | Former league | Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eagles | Kanebridge Oval, Rouse Hill | AFL Sydney | 1976 |
| Manly-Warringah |  |
Wolves | Weldon Oval, Curl Curl | AFL Sydney | 1969 |
| North Shore |  |
Bombers | Gore Hill Oval, St Leonards | AFL Sydney | 1903 |
| Pennant Hills |  |
Demons | Mike Kenny Oval, Cherrybrook | AFL Sydney | 1971 |
| South West Sydney |  |
Blues | Bob Prenter Oval, Macquarie Fields and Rosedale Oval, Warwick Farm | AFL Sydney | 2022 |
| St George |  |
Dragons | Olds Park, Penshurst | AFL Sydney | 1929 |
| Sydney University |  |
Students | University Oval, Camperdown | AFL Sydney | 1887 |
| UNSW-Eastern Suburbs |  |
Bulldogs | Henson Park | AFL Sydney | 1999 |
| UTS |  |
Bats | Waverley Oval, Bondi Junction | AFL Sydney | 2000 |
References
- 1 2 3 "Sydney Football League established as NSW premier competition in 2027". Play AFL. 12 August 2026. Archived from the original on 12 August 2026. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ "Sydney Football League: Frequently Asked Questions". Play AFL. 12 August 2026. Archived from the original on 12 August 2026. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ "Sydney Football League (SFL) established as NSW premier competition from 2027". afl.com.au. 12 August 2026. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Laughton, Max (12 August 2026). "BREAKING: AFL's Sydney footy revolution as full details of major 2027 changes revealed". Fox Sports. Archived from the original on 12 August 2026. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Patterson, Emily (12 August 2026). "'More Dane Rampes': Revamped NSW league to start in 2027". AFL.com.au. Archived from the original on 12 August 2026. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Cellini, Aidan (12 August 2026). "AFL's big bet on NSW football revealed with new nine-club premier competition". ZeroHanger. Archived from the original on 12 August 2026. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
External links
- AFL NSW/ACT official website