Football Victoria (FV) has renewed our licensing agreement with the State Sport Centres Trust that will allow the community to take full advantage of the Knox Regional Football Centre and confirms the venue for the next three Senol NPL Men's Grand Finals.
The agreement secures a long-term space for clubs and participants to hire the facilities to supplement their needs, whether they be an overflow space for matches or training or for social events and activities.
The license agreement initial term will be five years with the option of two additional terms of three years and two years.
Knox Regional Football Centre includes one full-size floodlit synthetic soccer pitch for hire by clubs, social groups and schools for matches and training, nine 5 a-side floodlit synthetic outdoor football pitches and a pavilion with changerooms, toilets and showers.
The agreement also confirms that Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park will play host to the Senol National Premier League Men’s Grand Final for the next three seasons.
Lakeside Stadium is purpose built to host football matches and assures the best experience for our fans and players on the biggest day on the Victorian men’s calendar.
The venue was the host venue for the 2025 Senol National Premier League Men’s Grand Final, as well as the Victorian Premier League Men’s 1 and 2 playoff matches, and saw more than 13,000 fans attend.
FV can confirm that the VPL Men’s 1 and 2 play off finals will also return to Lakeside Stadium ahead of the NPLM finale.
FV Executive Manager of Commercial Chris Speldewinde was thrilled to lock in both venues, which he sees as a big win for our clubs, participants and fans.
“With venues and useable spaces at a premium right now across the state, this is a fantastic result for our clubs and participants.
“FV has long been a tenant of the Knox Regional Football Centre and are excited to announce that we have signed a renewed agreement with the State Sport Centre Trust to extend our lease of the facility until at least the end of 2030.
“And, of course, we are very excited to return to Lakeside Stadium for the Senol National Premier League Men’s Grand Final this September after what was an incredible day in 2025.
“Lakeside Stadium is an incredibly special and important place for the Victorian football community and we are very honored to be able to use it for the next three years.
“We thank the State Sport Centre Trust for their continued support of football in Victoria.”
For more information on bookings for Knox Regional Football Centre contact us on 1300 322 555 or email bookings@footballvictoria.com.au.