The 2026 men’s National League has 11 clubs, with Auckland City as defending champions, according to NZ Football’s 9 September 2026 article. The table below sets the 2025 and 2026 fields side by side. It does not give regions, because NZ Football does not state them for each club.
| Club | 2025 field | 2026 field | Club page on this site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland City | Yes | Yes (defending champions) | Auckland City FC | 2025; 2026 |
| Auckland FC (2025) / Auckland FC Reserves (2026) | Yes, as Auckland FC | Yes, as Auckland FC Reserves | None yet | 2025; 2026 |
| Auckland United | Yes | Yes | None yet | 2025; 2026 |
| Birkenhead United | Yes | Yes | None yet | 2025; 2026 |
| Cashmere Technical | No | Yes | None yet | 2026 |
| Christchurch United | Yes | No | None yet | 2025 |
| Coastal Spirit | Yes | No | None yet | 2025 |
| Eastern Suburbs | No | Yes | None yet | 2026 |
| Ferrymead Bays | No | Yes | None yet | 2026 |
| Miramar Rangers | Yes | Yes | None yet | 2025; 2026 |
| Napier City Rovers | No | Yes | None yet | 2026 |
| Wellington Olympic | Yes | Yes | None yet | 2025; 2026 |
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | Yes | Yes | None yet | 2025; 2026 |
| Western Springs | Yes | No | None yet | 2025 |
| Western Suburbs | Yes | No | None yet | 2025 |
Source: NZ Football’s 9 September 2026 article (nzfootball.co.nz). Checked on October 2026.
The 2025 and 2026 men’s fields
Seven clubs were in both fields, counting Auckland FC once: Auckland City, Auckland FC, Auckland United, Birkenhead United, Miramar Rangers, Wellington Olympic and Wellington Phoenix Reserves. Four clubs were in the 2025 field only: Christchurch United, Coastal Spirit, Western Springs and Western Suburbs. NZ Football, 16 September 2025
Four clubs are new for 2026: Cashmere Technical, Eastern Suburbs, Ferrymead Bays and Napier City Rovers. NZ Football, 9 September 2026
The 2025 article calls Auckland FC a newcomer and refers to “Auckland FC’s reserve side” playing in the men’s competition, so the table shows Auckland FC and Auckland FC Reserves as one row. NZ Football, 16 September 2025
Club pages on this site
Auckland City FC has a profile on this site. The other clubs in the table do not have profiles here yet.
FAQs
Which clubs play in the NZ National League in 2026?
Auckland City, Auckland FC Reserves, Auckland United, Birkenhead United, Cashmere Technical, Eastern Suburbs, Ferrymead Bays, Miramar Rangers, Napier City Rovers, Wellington Olympic and Wellington Phoenix Reserves, per NZ Football’s 9 September 2026 article.
Which clubs played in the 2025 National League?
Auckland City FC, Auckland FC, Auckland United, Birkenhead United, Christchurch United, Coastal Spirit, Miramar Rangers, Wellington Olympic, Wellington Phoenix Reserves, Western Springs and Western Suburbs, per NZ Football, 16 September 2025.
Are there Auckland City FC pages on this site?
Yes. See the Auckland City FC profile.
Do these clubs run junior teams?
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