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American Football Australia has named 50 junior athletes for the 2026 Flag Football Summer Series in Los Angeles, back for a second year, June 17 to 21.

Australian flag football representative Pier Pritchard has been named one of 16 women worldwide in the inaugural IFAF Women's Leadership Programme.

Both Australian squads head to Düsseldorf in August ranked inside the world's top ten, with Olympic qualification on the line for medalling teams.

As AFA continues to work towards organisational excellence and align to the Australian Sports Commission Governance standards, the Board of AFA are welcoming nominations for the newly created Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. American Football Australia is committed to creating safe, welcoming sporting environments that are accessible and equitable . To nominate, please send a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and a short CV (no longer than 2 pages) to...

American Football Australia is pleased to confirm that Pete Breuer and Mitch Woellner will continue in their roles as Head Coaches of Australia's Senior and Junior Tackle programs respectively, as the organisation builds towards its second year of international tackle competition. Breuer returns as Senior Tackle Head Coach for a second consecutive campaign. In 2025, he led the senior men's tackle squad, the first to be assembled in 10 years. His appointment came as part of

American Football Australia is pleased to welcome GameBreaker as an official Flag Football protective-wear partner from 2026 onwards. GameBreaker is internationally recognised for its soft-shell protective headwear, developed through decades of research focused on reducing on-field impact while maintaining a low-profile, game-day fit. Through this collaboration, American Football Australia will work with Gamebreaker to promote access to protective equipment and other benefits

As Flag Football continues its rapid growth globally, AFA is committed to ensuring Australia continues to discover and develop world-class Flag Football athletes capable of competing on the international stage. The Premier Flag League is designed as a shared competitive platform, enabling the best Flag Football athletes to compete directly alongside and against Australian squad members, while contributing to the identification and development of future national team talent. S

Australia, New Zealand & Pasifika face off in two-day American Football showcase on the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast will come alive with...