Welcome to the home of New Zealand American Football

The New Zealand American Football Federation is the governing body of the sport of American Football in New Zealand, and our website contains information on the different leagues and teams around New Zealand, as well as information around our New Zealand National Teams.

There are currently active American Football Leagues in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, as well as National Representative teams for Senior Mens, U19 Mens and Mens Flag Football. We are also excited to be introducing Woman's American Football to New Zealand, with 4 Woman's Club teams starting to play their third season of full contact Football in Auckland. 

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LATEST NEWS:

Flag Nationals Postponed

NZ American Football is coming to Sky Sport Next

Wellington Flag Tournament March 2020
Support the NZ Mako Flag Football team competing in the IFAF World Championships in Denmark.
Great Coaches are the key to any Sport’s growth and prosperity, and having qualified, skilled and passionate Coaches will be critical to the growth of American Football in New Zealand.​  Find out how to become a qualified coach here.

Register here if you want information or to receive direct updates form NZAFF.

The registration page is for members and non-members, for parents whose children are interested in the sport and teachers who want information on how to deliver the sport to their school.
Follow this link to see the Top Ranked results from the NZAFF Combine Series
Flag Football is a fast-paced, non-contact form of American Football played by teams of 5 on small fields.
​For more information follow the links here.

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​Like great Coaches, experienced and qualified Officials are critical to laying a foundation to grow our Sport.  
​Find out how to qualify here,
From how to start a club to information and helpful hints on how to be an effective committee and how to be an effective club.
Learn more about our National Representative sides across Senior Mens, U19 Mens and Flag Football.
Information on NZAFF Player Safety, concussion, links to courses and lists of Coaches with qualificaions.