Oceania Professional League football competition chiefs will redistribute prizemoney from future FIFA Club World Cup windfalls to ensure one club does not disproportionately benefit. The new Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) league, which will kick off at Auckland’s Eden Park on January 17, will feature eight teams, including New Zealand clubs Auckland FC and South Island United. The Pro League will supply Oceania’s representative to the next FIFA Club World Cup in 2029. N

T he heartbeat of Pacific football pulsed through Auckland last night as the Oceania football community gathered at the iconic Eden Park stadium to celebrate the official launch of the OFC Pro League, a bold new chapter in the region’s sporting story. Hosted by Goran Paladin, the evening was night of celebration and excitement, as football in the Pacific takes a bold step into a new era. Against the backdrop of New Zealand’s most storied stadium, players, coaches, and officia

Introducing the OFC Pro League logo and trophy A symbol of a new era in professional football in Oceania. Following today’s launch event of the OFC Pro League in Auckland, New Zealand, OFC is proud to display the league’s logo, as well as the stunning trophy that will be presented to the winner next year. The logo highlights the diverse cultural elements that shape the Pacific, bringing together the people of Oceania through the power of football. The trophy stands at approxi

The eight teams competing in the inaugural OFC Pro League have been confirmed, ahead of the league’s kick off in January, 2026. Representing seven nations from across the region, the eight clubs will make history in the first-ever professional football league in Oceania, promising to take football in the Pacific to new heights, both on and off the pitch. New Zealand, where the league’s first circuit round will be held, have two clubs present – Auckland FC and South Island Uni