The fixtures have been announced for the men’s and women’s Dettol National League Championship 2025, Aotearoa New Zealand top-tier domestic football competition, kicking off this month. 

For the first time Auckland FC’s reserve side with play at national level in the men’s competition, with both local A-League clubs now represented. 

10 regional qualifiers and federation sides will make up the women’s competition: reigning champions Auckland United, Canterbury United Pride, Central Football, Eastern Suburbs, first time qualifier’s CF Petone, Southern United, Wellington Phoenix Reserves, CF Wellington United, West Coast Rangers, and Western Springs. 

CF Petone and CF Wellington United are delivered in partnership between the clubs and Capital Football. 

The men’s competition will have 11 teams for the first time: 2024 winner’s Auckland City FC, newcomers Auckland FC, Auckland United, Birkenhead United, Christchurch United, Coastal Spirit, Miramar Rangers, Wellington Olympic, Wellington Phoenix Reserves, Western Springs, and Western Suburbs. 

Both competitions get underway on 27 September with the women’s sides battling to make it to the Grand Final on the weekend of 29/30 November. 

With 11 teams in the men’s competition, the league will operate with a bye round, meaning the Grand Final will be held on 13 or 14 December. 

For the full list of fixtures visit the National League Championship page

New Zealand Football CEO Andrew Pragnell said: 

“The Dettol National League is a really important competition that energizes the whole football community, linking our amazing clubs to top tier competition and giving our best talent the opportunity to showcase their skills. 

“Having both A-League clubs represented is massive, and we have seen the number of players who have followed the pathway from reserves to first team, to our national teams. 

“It’s been an exciting season so far so I can’t wait to see which clubs fight their way to being Dettol National League Championship winners come the end of the year.”

Every game in the men’s and women’s National League Championship is broadcast live and free on FIFA+, with highlights available on the New Zealand Football YouTube and social media channels. 

The National League Championship is supported by Dettol, Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted cleaning brand, with Ford also powering the women’s competition.


Article added: Tuesday 16 September 2025