You’ve asked for it and now here it is. It’s time to crown the best junior clubs in the state at the first ever Football Victoria Club State Championships this July.
The inaugural Victorian Club State Championships will bring together the state’s Advanced and Community teams from U9–U16 Boys and U9–U17 Girls to compete for the title of Victorian Club State Champion in each age group.
The tournament will take place at The Home of The Matildas at La Trobe University in Bundoora from Thursday July 2 to Sunday July 5, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ period.
Set to be a major highlight on the Victorian football calendar, the event will showcase the strength, depth and talent across both boys’ and girls’ pathways. It will offer a valuable opportunity for players and teams to measure themselves against the best across our leagues, with a Club State Championship title on the line.
In addition, a Club Champion Award will be presented to the club with the most match wins across all entered teams throughout the competition.
Register For the Victorian Club State Championships
After ongoing interest from the football community, the Victorian Club State Championships are now set to take shape, providing a new platform for clubs to compete against the best.
FV CEO Dan Birrell said he was excited to see the project come to life, with the competition developed in response to long-standing interest from the Victorian football community.
“This gives clubs across the state an opportunity to face off against each other, with the ultimate bragging rights on the line."
“With the Men’s FIFA World Cup set to be in full swing, July will be a time of peak engagement for the sport around the world and I expect a carnival-like atmosphere here at The Home of The Matildas for these Championships.”
COMPETITION RULES & OPERATIONS
Each team will play a minimum of four matches, with assistant referees appointed from U12 onwards. Disciplinary outcomes will carry into regular season records, and only pre-approved player dispensations will apply.
Please note that academy-only and social teams are not eligible for entry.