2026 New Zealand National League
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 21 March – 13 December |
← 2025 2027 → | |
The 2026 New Zealand Men's National League (known as the Dettol Men's National League for sponsorship reasons) will be the sixth scheduled season of the National League since its restructuring in 2021; the 2021 National League was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in northern regions.[1] 32 clubs compete in the competition, with four qualifying from the Northern League, three qualifying from the Central League and two qualifying from the Southern League for the National Championship phase.[2][3] Auckland FC Reserves and Wellington Phoenix Reserves qualify automatically for the championship phase. Each team can field a maximum of four foreign players as well as one additional foreign player who has Oceania Football Confederation nationality.[4]
The qualifying league fixtures were announced on 24 February 2026. The Northern League and Southern League start on 21 March 2026 with the Central League starting on the 28 March. The Northern and Central leagues concluded on 29 August 2026 with the Southern League concluding on 30 August 2026.[5][6]
Qualifying leagues
2026 Northern League
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 21 March – 29 August |
← 2025 2027 → | |
Northern League teams
Twelve teams are competing in the league – the top ten teams from the previous season and the two teams promoted from the NRFL Championship. The promoted teams are Manukau United and Melville United.[7] Manukau United return after a two-year absence, while Melville United return after one. They replaced Manurewa and West Coast Rangers (both relegated after a three-year Northern League spell).[8]
| Team | Home ground | Location | 2025 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland City | Kiwitea Street | Sandringham, Auckland | 4th |
| Auckland FC Reserves | Fred Taylor Park | Whenuapai, Auckland | 9th |
| Auckland United | Keith Hay Park | Mount Roskill, Auckland | 3rd |
| Bay Olympic | Olympic Park | New Lynn, Auckland | 8th |
| Birkenhead United | Shepherds Park | Beach Haven, Auckland | 2nd |
| East Coast Bays | Bay City Park | Northcross, Auckland | 6th |
| Eastern Suburbs | Madills Farm | Kohimarama, Auckland | 5th |
| Fencibles United | Riverhills Domain | Pakuranga, Auckland | 10th |
| Manukau United | Centre Park | Māngere East, Auckland | 1st in Championship (promoted) |
| Melville United | Gower Park | Melville, Hamilton | 2nd in Championship (promoted) |
| Tauranga City | Links Avenue Reserve | Mount Maunganui | 7th |
| Western Springs | Seddon Fields | Westmere, Auckland | 1st |
Northern League personnel
| Team | Manager | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland City | Rudy Mozr[9] | Mario Ilich |
| Auckland FC Reserves | Rory Fallon[10] | |
| Auckland United | Ben Sippola[11] | Ross Haviland[12] |
| Bay Olympic | Peter Smith[13] | Callum McNeill[14] |
| Birkenhead United | Paul Hobson[15] | Dino Botica[16] |
| East Coast Bays | Joe Hall[17] | Louie Caunter[18] |
| Eastern Suburbs | Michael Built[19] | Jake Mechell |
| Fencibles United | Rhys Ruka[20] | Jake Moosbally[21] |
| Manukau United | ||
| Melville United | Aaron Scott Harry Trethowan[22] |
|
| Tauranga City | Barry Gardiner[23] | Campbell Higgins[24] |
| Western Springs | Scott Hales[25] | Reid Drake[16] |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in the table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville United | Jarrod Young[26] | Stepped down | 30 August 2025 | Preseason | Aaron Scott Harry Trethowan[22] |
24 November 2025 |
| Auckland FC Reserves | Luke Casserly[27] | Promoted to OFC Pro League team | 1 December 2025 | Rory Fallon[10] | 29 January 2026 | |
| Auckland United | José Figueira[28] | Stepped down | 12 December 2025 | Ben Sippola[11] | 21 December 2025 | |
| Auckland City | Paul Posa[29] | Stepped down | 15 December 2025 | Rudy Mozr[9] | 16 December 2025 |
Northern League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Winner of Northern League and qualification to National League Championship |
| 2 | Auckland FC Reserves[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification to National League Championship |
| 3 | Auckland United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Bay Olympic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Birkenhead United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | East Coast Bays | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Eastern Suburbs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Fencibles United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Manukau United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Melville United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Tauranga City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to NRFL Championship |
| 12 | Western Springs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: 21 March 2026. Source: NRF
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[31]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[31]
Notes:
- ^ Auckland FC Reserves gain automatic entry into the National League Championship phase and cannot be relegated due to the A-League Men requirements.[30]
Northern League results table
2026 Central League
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28 March – 29 August |
← 2025 2027 → | |
Central League teams
Ten teams are competing in the league – the top nine teams from the previous season and the one team promoted from the 2025 Central League 2. The promoted team is FC Western.[32] This is their first season in the Central League, since New Zealand football's restructuring in 2021. They replaced North Wellington (relegated after a five-year Central League spell).[33]
| Team | Home ground | Location | 2025 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Western | Lynmouth Park | Lynmouth, New Plymouth | 1st in Central League 2 (promoted) |
| Island Bay United | Wakefield Park | Island Bay, Wellington | 6th |
| Miramar Rangers | David Farrington Park | Miramar, Wellington | 2nd |
| Napier City Rovers | Bluewater Stadium | Napier | 5th |
| Petone | Memorial Park | Petone, Lower Hutt | 9th |
| Upper Hutt City | Maidstone Park | Maidstone, Upper Hutt | 8th |
| Waterside Karori | Karori Park | Karori, Wellington | 7th |
| Wellington Olympic | Wakefield Park | Island Bay, Wellington | 1st |
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | Fraser Park | Taitā, Lower Hutt | 4th |
| Western Suburbs | Endeavour Park | Porirua | 3rd |
Central League personnel
| Team | Manager[34] | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| FC Western | Josh Dobson | |
| Island Bay United | Callum Holmes[35] | |
| Miramar Rangers | Jamie O’Connor[36] | |
| Napier City Rovers | Bill Robertson | Jim Hoyle[37] |
| Petone | Sam Pickering[38][39] | Hami Paranihi-Nuku |
| Upper Hutt City | Toby Wilton[40] | |
| Waterside Karori | Sam Morrissey[41] | Harry Fautley |
| Wellington Olympic | Ekow Quainoo[42] | Ben Mata[43] |
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | Chris Greenacre | Isaac Hughes |
| Western Suburbs | Matthew Calvert | Harry Fautley |
Managerial Changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in the table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Bay United | Martín Pereyra-García | End of contract | 30 August 2025 | Pre-season | Callum Holmes[35] | 21 October 2025 |
| Petone | Jamie O’Connor[44] | Stepped down | 21 October 2025 | Sam Pickering[38][39] | 28 October 2025 | |
| Miramar Rangers | Kale Herbert[45] | Stepped down | 6 December 2025 | Jamie O’Connor[36] | 14 December 2025 | |
| Wellington Olympic | Paul Ifill[46] | Stepped down | 13 December 2025 | Ekow Quainoo[42] | 24 December 2025 | |
| Upper Hutt City | Rory Fallon[47] | Stepped down | 19 December 2025 | Toby Wilton[40] | 6 February 2026 |
Central League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Western | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Winner of Central League and qualification to National League Championship |
| 2 | Island Bay United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification to National League Championship |
| 3 | Miramar Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Napier City Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Petone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Upper Hutt City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Waterside Karori | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Wellington Olympic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Wellington Phoenix Reserves[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification to National League Championship |
| 10 | Western Suburbs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Central League 2 |
First match(es) will be played: 28 March 2026. Source: Capital Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[31]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[31]
Notes:
- ^ Wellington Phoenix Reserves gain automatic entry into the National League Championship phase and cannot be relegated due to the A-League Men requirements.[2]
Central League results table
2026 Southern League
| Season | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 21 March – 30 August |
← 2025 2027 → | |
The 2026 Southern League is the 5th season of a full 10 team league, 6th season since the restructure of the leagues, of a South Island wide football league. The League starts in March and finishes in September, with the top two side qualifying for the National League Championship.
Southern League teams
Ten teams are competing in the league – the top nine teams from the previous season and the winner of the Southern League play-offs. The promoted team is Northern.[48] This is their first season in the Southern League. They replaced University of Canterbury (relegated after two seasons in the Southern League).[49]
On 12 February, Selwyn United announced that "we have been offered, and have accepted, a place in the Southern League for the upcoming season following a vacancy in the competition".[50] On 24 February 2026, this was confirmed as New Zealand Football released the fixtures.[5][6]
| Team | Home ground | Location | 2025 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmere Technical | Garrick Memorial Park | Woolston, Christchurch | 3rd |
| Christchurch United | United Sports Centre | Spreydon, Christchurch | 2nd |
| Coastal Spirit | Tāne Norton Park | Linwood, Christchurch | 1st |
| Dunedin City Royals | Tahuna Park | Tainui, Dunedin | 7th |
| Ferrymead Bays | Ferrymead Park | Ferrymead, Christchurch | 6th |
| Nelson Suburbs | Saxton Field | Stoke, Nelson | 4th |
| Nomads United | Tulett Park | Casebrook, Christchurch | 5th |
| Northern | Caledonian Ground | Dunedin North, Dunedin | 1st in Southern Premiership League (promoted via play-offs) |
| Selwyn United | Foster Park | Rolleston | 10th[a] |
| Wānaka | Wānaka Recreation Centre | Wānaka | 8th |
Southern League personnel
| Team | Manager | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Cashmere Technical | Dan Schwarz[51] | Tom Schwarz[51] |
| Christchurch United | Albert Riera[52] | Matt Tod-Smith |
| Coastal Spirit | Robbie Stanton[53][54] | Joe Hoole[55][56] |
| Dunedin City Royals | Blair Scoullar[57] | Jared Grove |
| Ferrymead Bays | Alan Walker[58] | James Deehan |
| Nelson Suburbs | Ryan Stewart | Lennon Whewell[59] |
| Nomads United | Matthew Jansen[60] | Caleb Cottom |
| Northern | Arran Wilkinson | Luka Mandich |
| Selwyn United | Chris Brown[61] | Jayden Booth |
| Wānaka | Jake Thompson |
Managerial Changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in the table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch United | Ryan Edwards[62] | New job with South Island United | 29 November 2025 | Pre-season | Albert Riera[52] | 13 November 2025 |
| Wānaka | Ben Sippola[11] | Signed by Auckland United | 21 December 2025 |
Southern League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cashmere Technical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Winner of Southern League and qualification to National League Championship |
| 2 | Christchurch United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification to National League Championship |
| 3 | Coastal Spirit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Dunedin City Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Ferrymead Bays | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Nelson Suburbs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Nomads United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Northern | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Selwyn United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Wānaka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegated to the Nelson Premiership/Canterbury Premiership/Southern Premiership |
First match(es) will be played: 21 March 2026. Source: Mainland Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[31]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record; 7) Coin toss[31]
Southern League results table
Qualified clubs
There are 11 men's National League Championship qualifying spots (4 plus Auckland FC Reserves for the Northern League, 3 plus Wellington Phoenix Reserves for the Central League and 2 for the Southern League).[2]
Auckland
Wellington
Location of clubs in New Zealand for the 2026 National League season
Location of clubs in Auckland Region for the 2026 National League season
Location of clubs in Wellington Region for the 2026 National League season
| Association | Team | Position in Regional League | App (last) | Previous best (last) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern League (4 berths) | 1st | |||
| 2nd | ||||
| 3rd | ||||
| 4th | ||||
| Central League (3 berths) | 1st | |||
| 3rd | ||||
| 4th | ||||
| Southern League (2 berths) | 1st | |||
| 2nd | ||||
| Auckland FC (automatic berth) | Auckland FC Reserves | Automatic qualification | 2nd (2025) | 4th (2025) |
| Wellington Phoenix (automatic berth) | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | Automatic qualification | 5th (2025) | 5th (2024) |
- ^ Selwyn United were reprived of relegation as University of Canterbury withdrew.
Championship phase
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland FC Reserves[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | Wellington Phoenix Reserves[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Northern League 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification to Grand Final |
| 4 | Northern League 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Northern League 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Northern League 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Central League 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Central League 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Central League 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Southern League 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Southern League 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: September 2026. Source: New Zealand Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals for; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record[31]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals for; 4) Goals against; 5) Head to head; 6) Disciplinary record[31]
Notes:
- ^ a b Auckland FC Reserves and Wellington Phoenix Reserves can not qualify for the Grand Final.[31]
Notes
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