Queensland's Premier FOOTBALL competition
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) Queensland is the state’s premier football competition. The NPL operates under a single banner in each Member Federation and underpins the A-Leagues.
The NPL Queensland operates in a league format, with promotion and relegation between the FQPL 1 connecting the NPL Queensland to the statewide Football Queensland pyramid.
Queensland’s @auschampionship journey begins this weekend 🦁
After a season of unprecedented success, @lionsfc1 take their campaign onto the national stage as they begin their Australian Championship journey at home against South Hobart FC.
Having claimed the #NPLQLD Double, the Kappa Pro Series and Kappa Queensland Cup, alongside a run to the Australia Cup Semi Finals, Lions now turn their attention to their next challenge in what`s already been a season for the history books!
🏟️ Queensland, let’s get behind Lions at Luxury Paints Stadium this Sunday!
Congratulations to the #NPLQLD Coach of the Year Winners! 🏆
Both coaches delivered extraordinary campaigns in 2026, leading their sides to clean sweeps of every major trophy on offer in Queensland football. Their leadership, consistency and tactical excellence set the benchmark across the competition.
𝗡𝗣𝗟 𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: Daniel Barber – Lions FC
𝗡𝗣𝗟 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: Glynn Boyd – Gold Coast Knights
Recognising the best of 2026. 🌟
From defence to attack, these players made their mark across the #NPLQLD, #FQPL 1 and #FQPL 2 seasons, earning Team of the Season selection following their exceptional campaigns.
Congratulations to all players selected in the 2026 Team of the Season.
Who will etch their name into #NPLQLD history? 🖊️
An illustrious list of players have taken home our state`s highest individual honours over the years. On Saturday, 10 October, two more names will join them on the honour roll.
Who will be crowned our 2026 Matt McKay Medal and Clare Polkinghorne Medal winners? 👀
🎟️ Secure your seat at the Gala now via the FQ website
Your 2026 Matt McKay Medal and Clare Polkinghorne Medal #NPLQLD Player of the Year shortlists have been announced! 🏆
With 3-2-1 votes awarded by match officials for every match throughout the season, based on match impact, consistency, game intelligence and conduct, the race for both awards has been fiercely contested.
Congratulations to all players recognised for their outstanding performances throughout the 2026 season. The winners will be revealed at the Queensland Football Gala at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday, 10 October.
