NNSWF Futsal Championship 

The Northern NSW Football Futsal Championship is a new structured youth futsal competition aimed at providing a clear pathway from community participation to elite competition.

The competition will provide regular, structured club futsal across Newcastle and regional northern NSW. 

The NNSWF Futsal Championship will be split into two conferences:  

NNSWF Futsal Championship - Southern Conference

Designed for clubs across Newcastle and the Hunter.

Played weekly at The Sports Parc, Cooks Hill 

 

Includes:

  • Weekly evening competitions 

  • Double round robin 

  • 10 matches 

  • Super Round weekend 

  • Top two clubs qualify for Finals 

 

Evening Categories: 

Monday: U13 Boys  

Tuesday: U13 Girls 

Wednesday: U15 Boys 

Thursday: U15 Girls & U17 Girls 

Friday: U17 Boys   

 

Clubs: 

  • NPL clubs

  • Northern League One clubs

  • Community football clubs

  • Futsal clubs

  • Schools and other organisations capable of entering club teams 

NNSWF Futsal Championship - Northern Conference

Designed for clubs throughout regional Northern NSW.

Played at participating clubs. 

 

Includes:

  • Three festival weekends 

  • Two matches at each festival 

  • Six competition matches 

  • Top two clubs qualify for Finals 

 

Primary locations:

  • Ballina and Northern Rivers

  • Grafton and Yamba

  • Coffs Harbour

  • Port Macquarie and Mid North Coast

How the competition works: 

NNSWF Futsal Championship - Match Format
  • Matches will have 25-minute halves  

  • Five-minute half time  

  • One hour fixture window  

  • Qualified referees on every game  

NNSWF Futsal Championship - Age groups
  • Under-13s boys and girls

  • Under-15s boys and girls

  • Under-17s boys and girls

These age groups support long-term player development and provide a clear progression pathway towards senior men’s and women’s futsal.

NNSWF Futsal Championship - Competition Calendar

Round 

Date 

Conference 

Round 1 

Week commencing 12 October

Southern Conference

Regional Festival 1 (Ballina)

17 to 18 October

Northern Conference 

Round 2

Week commencing 19 October

Southern Conference

Round 3

Week commencing 26 October

Southern Conference

Regional Festival 2 (Grafton or Yamba)

31 October to 1 November

Northern Conference 

Round 4 

Week commencing 2 November

Southern Conference 

Round 5 & 6 - Super Round 

7 to 8 November

Southern Conference

Round 7 

Week commencing 9 November

Southern Conference

Round 8 

Week commencing 16 November

Southern Conference

Round 9

Week commencing 23 November

Southern Conference

Regional Festival 3 (Coffs Harbour)

28 to 29 November

Northern Conference 

Round 10 

Week commencing 30 November

Southern Conference 

Northern NSW Finals (Port Macquarie)

12 to 13 December

Combined 

FAQ: 

What times are matches?

For Southern Conference, all matches will kick off at 5pm, 6pm or 7pm and will last 25 minutes per half with a 5-minute half time. 

The draw will be released with plenty of time.  

what is the cost?

Team entry is $1,100 per team and each player must also register with NNSWF and FA for $15.

 Individual clubs may have additional costs, such as kit and training. 

can I have players from multiple football clubs?

Yes, a player’s registration for a futsal club is independent of their football registration. 

A player may only play for one futsal club in the NNSWF Futsal Championship and all players are bound by the competition, FA and NNSWF regulations.  

Can an under-12s team enter?

Yes, the NNSWF Championship age groups cover 2 years so under-12s players and under-13s players will be playing in the same competition and so on. 

This is the format used in countries such as Spain, Brazil, Portugal and gives players experience playing against older players in their first year. It also widens the player pool for each competition.

Each team may be made up of as many “first” year players and “second” year players as desired. 

Can I enter as an individual?

If you an individual but who does not have a team, contact futsal@nnswf.com.au and we can help organise a team for you to play in.  

Can I enter without permission from an affiliated club?

No, all teams in the NNSWF Futsal Championship must be properly affiliated. We can guide you through the process of starting a new club or we can help you contact an existing club.  

NNSWF Futsal Finals 

The inaugural Northern NSW Finals will be held in Port Macquarie on 12 and 13 December 2026.

The top two teams from both conferences will qualify in every age group.  

Across six age groups the Finals will feature:

  • 12 Semi Finals 

  • 6 Grand Finals 

  • 6 Third Place Play-offs 

  • 24 Matches  

Resources: 

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