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| First season | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Divisions | ACT NSW Northern NSW Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia |
| Number of teams | 94 clubs (from 8 divisions) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 (3 from 2025) |
| Domestic cup(s) | Australia Cup |
| Current champions | Wollongong Wolves (2019) |
| Most championships | Sydney United 58 (2 titles) |
| Website | nationalpremierleagues.com.au |
| Current: 2024 National Premier Leagues | |
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) is a men's national association football competition in Australia which acts as the second tier of the sport in the country below the A-League. The NPL consists of the highest level state league in each state-based federation within Australia. In total the NPL is contested by clubs from eight divisions; these are ACT, NSW, Northern NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. The NPL is overseen by Football Australia, in partnership with participating state-based member federations.
Up to the 2019 season, one representative from each regional participated in the NPL Championship, a knock-out competition to determine a national champion.
From the 2025 season, the NPL Premiers from each Member Federation will be invited to play in the new 16-team National Second Division (currently referred to as a National Second Tier), to be played between October and December 2025.[1][2]
- ^ "'Landmark moment': FA firm up key details as National Second Tier set to begin in 2025". www.theroar.com.au. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Football Australia unveils new format and start date for National Second Tier competition". www.footballaustralia.com.au. 31 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.