Australian Football International (AFI) is pleased to confirm that the Darwin 9s will be returning to the NT on Saturday 9 August, 2025.
The Darwin 9s is an annual event on the NT sporting calendar, with teams representing their indigenous and multicultural communities.
Come down and enjoy a great day of footy! Entry is free for all spectators.
Champions
2024 – Larrakia (Division 1), Timor-Leste (Division 2), Darwin (Women’s Division)
2023 – Larrakia (Division 1), United Nations (Division 2), Palmerston (Women’s Division)
2022 – Larrakia (Division 1), Timor-Leste (Division 2)
2021 – Nightcliff (Men’s Division), Darwin (Women’s Division)
2025 TEAMS
Men’s Division
- Wadjigan Brolgas
- Larrakia
- Tiwi
- Timor-Leste Crocs
- US Marines
- African All-Stars
- Ireland
- Philippines
Women’s Division
- United Nations
- Darwin Beavers
- Ireland
- St Mary’s
2025 Event Format
- One day round robin tournament
- Rugby Park, Marrara
- 9-a-side (maximum of 15 players per squad)
- 12 competing teams, representing Darwin’s multicultural & indigenous communities
- 2 x Playing Fields
- 3 Divisions – Division 1, Division 2 & Women
- Matches will commence every 40 minutes to facilitate a carnival type atmosphere
- Each match consists of 2 x 15 minute halves, plus 3 minutes for half-time
- Each team will play a minimum of 3 matches during the event
- 3 x Grand Finals – Division 1, Division 2 & Women
