The Queensland Football Pyramid
The Football Queensland Premier League (FQPL) 1 and 2 competitions underpin the National Premier Leagues (NPL) Queensland through a system of promotion and relegation.
The FQPL also serves as the premier regional competition across the state, connecting clubs from the Far North to the South Coast as part of Queensland’s statewide football pyramid.
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Turn your passion for football into a career with the FQ Institute of Business and Sport, delivered in partnership with TAFE Queensland.
Learn how to study, work and build real experience in Australia’s fastest-growing sport – from coaching to event management and beyond.
🖊️ Register now via our FQ Institute of Business and Sport page!
Oct 8
Registrations are now open for the Queensland Para Football team trials ahead of the 2025 National Para Football Championships in Melbourne ⚽
To be eligible for the Men’s or Women’s state team trials, participants must be 12 years or older and have Cerebral Palsy, an acquired brain injury, or symptoms resulting from a stroke.
Trials will be held on Saturday, 18 October and Saturday, 25 October at FQ’s Nudgee Recreation Reserve.
The National Para Football Championships and FQ’s Para Football program provide opportunities for players to be scouted for the CommBank @paramatildas and CommBank @pararoos.
💻 Register your interest now via the FQ website!
Oct 8
Football Queensland’s Club Assessment Rank Score continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the #FQAcademy Leagues ⚽
Throughout the year, each club is evaluated across 1,500 data points covering 75 weighted criteria, with the culmination of this process seeing clubs receive a final quality assured academy rating of Gold, Silver, Bronze or Development Committed.
Aligned with global best practice, the Club Development Assessment process ensures clubs deliver quality assured programs and clear pathways for young players. The 2025 Club Development and Assessment Guide is now available, offering deeper insight into the criteria used in this year`s assessment process.
🔎 Learn more about the club assessment process and read the 2025 Club Development and Assessment Guide on the FQ website now
Oct 8
Queensland’s biggest junior community carnival has wrapped up on the Sunshine Coast! 🌞⚽
The 2025 #PacificChampionships, proudly delivered in partnership with @sunshinecoastcouncil and @visitsunshinecoast, brought together teams from across Queensland and Tasmania to showcase their skill, teamwork and love for the game.
From goals and smiles to trophy lifts and unforgettable moments, check out the highlights above. ☝️
#VisitSunshineCoast
Oct 8
Football Queensland has today confirmed the 2026 season calendars, with a unified schedule once again set to connect every region of the state through the connected football pyramid 📅
The 2026 season calendars showcase the full spectrum of football activity in Queensland, highlighting all our events and competitions from grassroots carnivals through to major events like the #FQAcademy WinterFest and Pacific Championships.
📲 Find out more & view the calendars on FQ`s website.
#FootballinQueenslandUnited
Oct 7
