Deploy Confirmed as Naming Rights Partner for Association Championships
Football NSW is proud to announce Deploy as the Naming Rights Partner of the newly launched Football NSW Association Championships, set to take place from Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th July 2026 at the state-of-the-art Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex in Mudgee.
Alongside the announcement, Football NSW (FNSW) has unveiled the official new logo for the Championship, marking the beginning of an exciting new era for representative community football in the state.
The Deploy FNSW Association Championships will replace the former Association Youth League (AYL) and serve as a celebration of the consolidation of Association’s best grassroots footballers showcasing their talents at the three-day tournament. Designed to highlight the strength and unity of community football, 18 Associations have committed to entering representative teams, giving young players the chance to compete against their peers from across the state.
Football NSW CEO John Tsatsimas said the introduction of the Association Championships marks an exciting new chapter for the game in New South Wales.
“The Deploy FNSW Association Championships will provide a fantastic platform for our Associations to come together and celebrate the best of elite community football. This tournament is all about giving young players, coaches, and referees from every corner of the state a chance to shine and develop in a competitive, supportive environment,” Mr Tsatsimas said.
The partnership with Deploy strengthens the vision behind the new competition, aligning with a shared commitment to supporting grassroots sport and creating meaningful representative opportunities for young athletes.
Kurt Johnson from Deploy welcomed the partnership and the opportunity to support football at the advanced community level.
“Deploy is proud to partner with Football NSW as the Naming Rights Partner of the Association Championships. Community sport plays a vital role in bringing people together and building future leaders, both on and off the field. We are excited to support an initiative that provides young players across NSW with a high-quality platform to develop, compete, and represent their Associations with pride.
“As long-time partners with Football NSW this aligns perfectly with our strategy of creating balls designed for each age and skill level of the game, ranging from junior training balls to professional match balls perfect for the competitive environment like the Association Championships.”
The 2026 event is expected to bring together hundreds of players, coaches, referees, and supporters from across metropolitan and regional NSW, further reinforcing football’s position as the state’s largest participation sport.
With a fresh identity, a new regional host location, and the support of Deploy as Naming Rights Partner, the FNSW Association Championships promises to become a cornerstone event in the state’s football calendar.
