National Premier Leagues

National Premier Leagues
Founded13 February 2013 (13 February 2013)
First season2013
CountryAustralia
ConfederationAFC
DivisionsACT
NSW
Northern NSW
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Number of clubs94 clubs (from 8 divisions)
Level on pyramid2
Domestic cup(s)Australia Cup
Australian Championship
Most championshipsSydney United 58 (2 titles)
Websitenationalpremierleagues.com.au
Current: 2025 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 Australian Championship, to be played between October and December 2025.