Australian Football International is pleased to confirm that the AFI World 9s will return to Melbourne in February 2026.
The inaugural World 9s were held in Melbourne in 2019. The venue was Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. It was a historic day for our great game, as we launched our strategy to have Footy 9s included in the Olympic Games.
The World 9s is now an annual event in Melbourne, with the competition expanding to multiple playing fields and Divisions.
Champions
2025 – United Nations (Division 1), Nauru (Division 2), Australia (Women)
2024 – South Sudan (Division 1), Nauru (Division 2), Australia (Women)
2023 – South Sudan (Division 1), United Nations (Division 2), Samoa (Women)
2022 – Samoa (Division 1), Chile (Division 2), Nauru (Women)
2021 – South Sudan (Division 1), Chile (Division 2), Ireland (Women)
2019 – Italy (Division 1), Switzerland (Division 2)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Associate your brand with one of AFI’s premier tournaments by securing Naming Rights to the World 9s. Gain extensive recognition across all event promotions, digital channels and media coverage.
- Naming Rights to the 2026 World 9s
- Your logo on all event staff 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, including Facebook & Instagram
For more information, please contact Brian Clarke on 0435 092 987 or via email at info@aflinternational.com.
