The NAIDOC Cup is for players turning 12,13, 14, 15 or 16 by 31st December 2026.
The NAIDOC Cup is an initiative of Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) and Football NSW (FNSW) supported by the Play Our Way Grant, a $450,000 investment by the Program to support football at all levels. The NAIDOC Cup will see representative First Nations football teams from each Member Federation (NNSWF & FNSW) compete in matches over 3 days. The tournament also involves opportunities for players, coaches, and referees to connect with culture.
NNSWF is seeking players to be involved in the tournament in 2026.
Interested players are invited to attend the 2026 NAIDOC Cup Player Trials on Tuesday 14th of April. Players must attend the player trials to be eligible for selection. If you are unavailable to attend the trials, communication with NNSWF must occur before the trial date to decide if players are eligible for selection.
NNSWF will select to following teams: 14s Girls, 14s Boys, 16s Girls & 16s Boys.
To be eligible for the NNSWF NAIDOC Cup team you must:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Be born in 2010/2011/2012/2013
- Be a registered football player within the national PlayFootball registration system to a NNSWF affiliated club
Trial Times: Tuesday 14th July
Girls - 9am Arrive - 12pm Finish
Boys - 12:30pm Arrive - 3:30pm Finish
Event:
Tuesday 29th Sep - Thursday 1st Oct 2026.
Cost:
- $250+gst, per player if selected to attend NAIDOC Cup.