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The League
The National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW is the top tier league of men’s football in NSW. The Men’s competition consists of 16 teams competing in a round-robin structure where each side plays one another twice; upon completion a Premier is crowned.
Following the completion of the regular season, the top six teams will qualify for the Championship series.
Relegation to Football NSW League One Men’s
The team that finishes in 16th at the completion of the regular season is automatically relegated for the following season. The team that finishes in 15th will compete in a two-legged relegation play-off against the team that finished 2nd in the League One Men’s competition.
First Grade Championship Series
| Round | Match No. | Date | Match Name | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | Elimination Semi Final 1 | 3rd (Home and Host) v 6th | TBA |
| 1 | 2 | Wednesday, 2 September 2026 | Elimination Semi Final 2 | 4th (Home and Host) v 5th | TBA |
| 2 | 3 | Sunday, 6 September 2026 | Preliminary Final 1 | 1st (Home and Host) v Lowest Ranked Winner from Round 1 | TBA |
| 2 | 4 | Sunday, 6 September 2026 | Preliminary Final 2 | 2nd (Home and Host) v Highest Ranked Winner of Round 1 | TBA |
| 3 | 5 | Saturday, 12 September or Sunday, 13 September | Grand Final (Hosted by FNSW) | Winner PF 1 v Winner PF 2 | TBA |
Under 20 Championship Series
| Round | Match No. | Date | Match Name | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Thursday, 3 September 2026 | Elimination Semi Final 1 | 3rd v 6th | TBA |
| 1 | 2 | Thursday, 3 September 2026 | Elimination Semi Final 2 | 4th v 5th | TBA |
| 2 | 3 | Sunday, 6 September 2026 | Preliminary Final 1 | 1st v Lowest Ranked Winner from Round 1 | TBA |
| 2 | 4 | Sunday, 6 September 2026 | Preliminary Final 2 | 2nd v Highest Ranked Winner of Round 1 | TBA |
| 3 | 5 | Saturday, 12 September or Sunday, 13 September | Grand Final (Hosted by FNSW) | Winner PF 1 v Winner PF 2 | TBA |
Tickets
Tickets to games are generally available at the gate of the venue, unless communicated otherwise. Some clubs offer season tickets which you can purchase direct from the club. Information can be found on club websites. Recommended individual ticket prices are as follows for the regular season:
- Adults: $15
- Concession: $10
- Children 15 & under: Free