Australian Championship
| Organising body | Football Australia |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 2025 |
| Region | Australia |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Website | australianchampionship.com.au |
| 2025 Australian Championship | |
The Australian Championship is an upcoming Australian national second-tier men's soccer competition, to be run by Football Australia and the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC).
The annual tournament will initially consist of 16 teams from the existing National Premier Leagues (NPL) state-based competitions, including eight teams categorized as "Foundation Clubs", and will take place following the NPL season.
The competition's focus is to improve player development and to boost the overall standing of the game in Australia, by generating new interest and revenue.