Australian Football International (AFI) is pleased to confirm that the Darwin 9s will be returning to the Northern Territory in August 2026.
The Darwin 9s is an annual event on the NT sporting calendar, with teams representing their indigenous and multicultural communities.
Teams that have competed in the Darwin 9s include Africa, Australian Kangaroos, Darwin Lions, Greece, Ireland, Larrakia, New Zealand, Pacific Chiefs, Philippines, Timor-Leste Crocs, United Nations, Wadjigan Brolgas and the US Marines.
Champions
2025 – Larrakia (Division 1), Timor-Leste (Division 2), St Mary’s (Women’s Division)
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)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Associate your brand with one of AFI’s premier tournaments by securing Naming Rights to the Darwin 9s. Gain extensive recognition across all event promotions, digital channels and media coverage.
- Naming Rights to the 2026 Darwin 9s
- Your logo on all Event Staff uniforms
- Your logo on all Umpire uniforms
- The opportunity to erect Banners and Signage at the ground
- The opportunity to be involved in the official Trophy Presentation
- Professional Tournament Video provided to you, including your logo
- Promotion of your business on the AFI website
- Promotion of your business on AFI social media
For more information, please contact Brian Clarke on 0435 092 987 or via email at info@aflinternational.com.
