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. 

Enjoy checking out our website and make sure you follow us on Facebook.

LATEST NEWS:

Hawkes Bay Flag Tournament

NZAFF Combine Series​

NZAFF 2019 Annual General Meeting
​To order Schutt American Football equipment follow this link or click on the picture.
To view the news item about the Equipment Subsidy Initiative follow this link.

Coach Development Program

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.

Player Safety

Information on NZAFF Player Safety, concussion, links to courses and lists of Coaches with qualificaions.

Officials Development Program

​Like great Coaches, experienced and qualified Officials are critical to laying a foundation to grow our Sport.  
​Find out how to qualify here.

National Teams

Learn more about our National Representative sides across Senior Mens, U19 Mens and Flag Football.

Flag Football

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.

The NZAFF Club Kit is now available

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.