The inaugural AFI Beach Footy tournament will be held in Melbourne in 2026.
The venue is West Beach, St Kilda.
All teams are mixed (men & women) and all matches are non-contact.
Competition Format
- Entry is open to all footy teams based in Melbourne
- The tournament will be played on one day
- 5-a-side (plus 2 interchange players)
- Matches will commence every 30 minutes to facilitate a carnival type atmosphere
- Each match will consist of 2 x 12 minute halves, plus 2 minutes for half-time
- Each team will play a minimum of 3 matches during the event
- The top four teams will advance to the Semi-Finals
- The winners of both Semi-Finals will play in the Grand Final
- Music and prizes, including a huge Beach Footy trophy and medals for the winning team!