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Media Accreditation

Journalists, photographers, and broadcasters must apply for media accreditation in order to be granted access to Football NSW’s 2025 senior only fixtures.

Football NSW invites all media to apply for accreditation for the upcoming 2025 National Premier Leagues NSW and Football NSW Leagues senior seasons.

Applications for media accreditation to Football NSW’s 2025 season are now open for the season.

If granted accreditation, this pass will allow the bearer access to:

  • All National Premier Leagues NSW fixtures (Senior Men’s and Women’s)
  • All Men’s and Women’s Football League 1 and 2 fixtures, including finals series
  • Australia Cup preliminary round fixtures prior to the Round of 32
  • Waratah Cup and Sapphire Cup fixtures
  • And other Football NSW-hosted fixtures as advised

It does not grant access to:

  • Australia Cup fixtures from the Round of 32 onwards
  • Any A-Leagues Men, Women and Youth League fixtures
  • Any Technical Area within a National Premier Leagues Fixtures
  • Any international matches

Please specify while applying for the pass whether you will be requesting a journalist or photographer accreditation.

Applying for accreditation does not guarantee a pass.

You must be working media and or the official media/photographer for your respective NPL/Leagues club to be able to access this pass.

Due to increased demand for media/photographer accreditation and limited media space the number of accreditations allocated per organisation may be restricted.

Photographers will need to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number so please be prepared to submit this also.

If you application is successful, your pass will be mailed to you.

The closing date for all applications is Monday, March 31, 2025, any applications past this date will not be accepted.

*Passes will be posted out in the New Year.

If you have any questions about media accreditation, please call Football NSW Media Manager Mark Stavroulakis via email: mark@footballnsw.com.au

NOTE: This Media Accreditation is only for senior NPL and Leagues clubs and or Media Outlets promoting these competitions.

This is not for FNSW Youth Leagues competitions or local Grassroots/Association competitions.

There is a limit on capacity of how many photographers can be accredited for each NPL/Leagues club so please get the final sign off from your club delegate before submitting this form.

Media Accreditation

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Name*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Job Description (please choose any that apply)*
Postal Address*
Chief of Staff/Editor/Club Representative*
Would you like to be added to the Fooball NSW Media Release database*
Allows you to receive media releases from Football NSW & its associated leagues and competitions (NPL NSW Men's & Women's Competitions)
Please Note: By applying for accreditation you agree to the terms of this Agreement.
You warrant that the information provided by you on the Form is current, true and correct.
Football NSW reserves the right to not accept any Form in its absolute discretion. Football NSW’s decision is final and unsuccessful applicants cannot resubmit an application for accreditation.
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