Australian Championship
| Organiser(s) | Football Australia |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 2025 |
| Region | Australia |
| Teams | 16 |
| Qualifier for | Australia Cup |
| Current champions | South Melbourne FC (1st title) |
| Most championships | South Melbourne FC (1 title) |
| Broadcaster | SBS |
| Website | australianchampionship .com.au |
| 2025 Australian Championship | |
The Australian Championship is a men's soccer competition organised by Football Australia. Held annually at the end of the National Premier Leagues (NPL) season, it pits the competition's eight permanent members – known as "foundation clubs" – against the eight NPL premiers in a tournament consisting of a sixteen-team group stage and an eight-team knockout stage. Its first edition took place in 2025.
The winner will also be awarded a direct qualification spot for the Australia Cup.