Royal Puma FC (ASA) v Vaipuna SC (SAM)
2025 OFC club competitions (OFC Men's Champions League, OFC Professional League)
OFC Men's Champions League, Qualifying stage matchdsy 1 fixture, 8 February
Royal Puma FC (ASA) v Vaipuna SC (SAM)
Royal Puma FC (ASA) v Vaipuna SC (SAM)
OFC Men's Champions League, Qualifying stage matchdsy 1 result, 8 February
Royal Puma FC (ASA) 0-4 Vaipuna SC (SAM)
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/vaipuna ... ification/
Royal Puma FC (ASA) 0-4 Vaipuna SC (SAM)
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/vaipuna ... ification/
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/express ... al-league/
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN FOR INAUGURAL OFC PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is delighted to announce that expressions of interest are now open for the inaugural OFC Professional League, set to make its groundbreaking debut in January 2026.
This transformative competition marks a monumental leap forward for professional football in Oceania. Following an extensive series of presentations across the Pacific, OFC has unveiled key details of the league at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa in Auckland.
The OFC Professional League is set to redefine the football landscape in the region, establishing a competitive and sustainable framework for elite football. With eight premier teams from across the Pacific, the league promises to set new benchmarks for performance, competition, and opportunity.
During the briefings, attendees gained insights into the club application process, participation requirements, and the proposed league format. The pathway to the league’s kick-off includes:
End of June 2025: Conclusion of the club application process.
August 2025: OFC Licensing Committee’s recommendations to the OFC Executive Committee.
September 2025: Final approval and issuance of licenses to the eight selected clubs.
OFC General Secretary Franck Castillo has emphasised the league’s significance.
“The launch of the OFC Professional League is a transformative moment for football in Oceania. It will not only elevate the standard of the game but also provide a competitive platform for our clubs and players to thrive on the international stage.”
The league’s proposed format is designed to keep fans and players engaged throughout the season. Between January and May 2026, the eight participating teams will compete in five circuit series rounds held across various Pacific locations in a double round-robin format, culminating in a minimum of 17 matches per team.
The competition will then intensify with teams split into two playoff groups.
Leaders Playoff Group: Top four teams competing for semi-final berths.
Challengers Playoff Group: Bottom four teams vying for redemption, with the top team earning a chance to face the fourth-placed Leaders Playoff team for a semi-final spot.
Semi-finals and the grand final will be single-leg matches, ensuring every game is high stakes. The season will conclude with the crowning of the inaugural OFC Professional League Champions.
“This league is designed to be a catalyst for football development across Oceania. The format ensures that the competition remains exciting right until the very end, with the fourth-placed team having the opportunity to play off against the fifth-place team for a spot in the semi-finals. This structure keeps every match meaningful and maintains competitive intensity throughout the season,” stated OFC Professional League Manager Stuart Larman.
The OFC Professional League will become the qualifying pathway for Oceania’s representative at the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ and the newly formatted, quadrennial FIFA Club World Cup™ 2029.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN FOR INAUGURAL OFC PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is delighted to announce that expressions of interest are now open for the inaugural OFC Professional League, set to make its groundbreaking debut in January 2026.
This transformative competition marks a monumental leap forward for professional football in Oceania. Following an extensive series of presentations across the Pacific, OFC has unveiled key details of the league at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa in Auckland.
The OFC Professional League is set to redefine the football landscape in the region, establishing a competitive and sustainable framework for elite football. With eight premier teams from across the Pacific, the league promises to set new benchmarks for performance, competition, and opportunity.
During the briefings, attendees gained insights into the club application process, participation requirements, and the proposed league format. The pathway to the league’s kick-off includes:
End of June 2025: Conclusion of the club application process.
August 2025: OFC Licensing Committee’s recommendations to the OFC Executive Committee.
September 2025: Final approval and issuance of licenses to the eight selected clubs.
OFC General Secretary Franck Castillo has emphasised the league’s significance.
“The launch of the OFC Professional League is a transformative moment for football in Oceania. It will not only elevate the standard of the game but also provide a competitive platform for our clubs and players to thrive on the international stage.”
The league’s proposed format is designed to keep fans and players engaged throughout the season. Between January and May 2026, the eight participating teams will compete in five circuit series rounds held across various Pacific locations in a double round-robin format, culminating in a minimum of 17 matches per team.
The competition will then intensify with teams split into two playoff groups.
Leaders Playoff Group: Top four teams competing for semi-final berths.
Challengers Playoff Group: Bottom four teams vying for redemption, with the top team earning a chance to face the fourth-placed Leaders Playoff team for a semi-final spot.
Semi-finals and the grand final will be single-leg matches, ensuring every game is high stakes. The season will conclude with the crowning of the inaugural OFC Professional League Champions.
“This league is designed to be a catalyst for football development across Oceania. The format ensures that the competition remains exciting right until the very end, with the fourth-placed team having the opportunity to play off against the fifth-place team for a spot in the semi-finals. This structure keeps every match meaningful and maintains competitive intensity throughout the season,” stated OFC Professional League Manager Stuart Larman.
The OFC Professional League will become the qualifying pathway for Oceania’s representative at the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ and the newly formatted, quadrennial FIFA Club World Cup™ 2029.
OFC Men's Champions League, Qualifying stage matchdsy 2 fixture, 11 February
Royal Puma FC (ASA) v Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK)
Royal Puma FC (ASA) v Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK)
OFC Men's Champions League, Qualifying stage matchdsy 2 fixture, 11 February
Royal Puma FC (ASA) 3-3 Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK)
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/enthral ... pes-alive/
Royal Puma FC (ASA) 3-3 Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK)
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/enthral ... pes-alive/
OFC Men's Champions League, Qualifying stage standings after matchday 2
Matchday 3 fixture, 14 February
Vaipuna SC (SAM) v Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK)
Matchday 3 fixture, 14 February
Vaipuna SC (SAM) v Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK)
OFC Men's Champions League, Qualifying stage matchdsy 3 result, 14 February
Vaipuna SC (SAM) 1-2 Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK)
Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK) won qualifying stage, and advanced to main tournament.
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/tupapa- ... gue-place/
Vaipuna SC (SAM) 1-2 Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK)
Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK) won qualifying stage, and advanced to main tournament.
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/tupapa- ... gue-place/
OFC Men's Champions League, Qualifying stage final standingsamenina wrote: Wed Dec 11, 2024 01:39 https://www.oceaniafootball.com/draw-co ... ague-2025/
DRAW CONFIRMED FOR OFC MEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2025
The draw for the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 has been made today, at the OFC Home of Football – Te Kahu o Kiwa in Auckland, New Zealand.
Three teams will contest the OFC Men’s Champions League – Qualifying 2025 tournament, to be held in the Cook Islands from February 8-14 – Royal Puma FC of American Samoa, Vaipuna SC of Samoa and Tupapa Maraerenga FC of Cook Islands.
The winner will advance to the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025, which will take place in Solomon Islands, from March 30 to April 12. The full draw can be seen below.
The full match schedule and participating teams will be confirmed at a later date.
OFC MEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2025
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/ofc-men ... ague-2025/
Group A
Auckland City FC (NZL)
AS Pirae (TAH)
Tiga Sport (NCL)
Rewa FC (FIJ)
Match Day 1
Match 1 30.03.2025. 12:00
Lawson Tama Stadium Tiga Sport : Rewa FC
Match 2 30.03.2025. 15:00
Lawson Tama Stadium Auckland City FC : AS Pirae
Match Day 2
Match 3 02.04.2025. 12:00
Lawson Tama Stadium Rewa FC : AS Pirae
Match 4 02.04.2025. 15:00
Lawson Tama Stadium Auckland City FC : Tiga Sport
Match Day 3
Match 5 05.04.2025. 12:00
Lawson Tama Stadium AS Pirae : Tiga Sport
Match 6 05.04.2025. 15:00
Lawson Tama Stadium Rewa FC : Auckland City FC
Group B
Ifira Black Bird FC (VAN)
Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK)
Hekari United FC (PNG)
Central Coast FC (SOL)
Match Day 1
Match 2 31.03.2025. 12:00
National Stadium Ifira Black Bird FC : Tupapa Maraerenga FC
Match 1 31.03.2025. 15:00
National Stadium Hekari United FC : Central Coast FC
Match Day 2
Match 4 03.04.2025. 12:00
National Stadium Ifira Black Bird FC : Hekari United FC
Match 3 03.04.2025. 15:00
National Stadium Central Coast FC : Tupapa Maraerenga FC
Match Day 3
Match 5 06.04.2025. 12:00
National Stadium Tupapa Maraerenga FC : Hekari United FC
Match 6 06.04.2025. 15:00
National Stadium Central Coast FC : Ifira Black Bird FC
Semi-finals
Match 1 09.04.2025. 12:00
National Stadium Group A Winner : Group B Runner-up
Match 2 09.04.2025. 16:00
National Stadium Group A Runner-up : Group B Winner
Final
12.04.2025. 18:00
National Stadium Semi-Final Winner 1 : Semi-Final Winner 2
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/ofc-men ... ague-2025/
Group A
Auckland City FC (NZL)
AS Pirae (TAH)
Tiga Sport (NCL)
Rewa FC (FIJ)
Match Day 1
Match 1 30.03.2025. 12:00
Lawson Tama Stadium Tiga Sport : Rewa FC
Match 2 30.03.2025. 15:00
Lawson Tama Stadium Auckland City FC : AS Pirae
Match Day 2
Match 3 02.04.2025. 12:00
Lawson Tama Stadium Rewa FC : AS Pirae
Match 4 02.04.2025. 15:00
Lawson Tama Stadium Auckland City FC : Tiga Sport
Match Day 3
Match 5 05.04.2025. 12:00
Lawson Tama Stadium AS Pirae : Tiga Sport
Match 6 05.04.2025. 15:00
Lawson Tama Stadium Rewa FC : Auckland City FC
Group B
Ifira Black Bird FC (VAN)
Tupapa Maraerenga FC (COK)
Hekari United FC (PNG)
Central Coast FC (SOL)
Match Day 1
Match 2 31.03.2025. 12:00
National Stadium Ifira Black Bird FC : Tupapa Maraerenga FC
Match 1 31.03.2025. 15:00
National Stadium Hekari United FC : Central Coast FC
Match Day 2
Match 4 03.04.2025. 12:00
National Stadium Ifira Black Bird FC : Hekari United FC
Match 3 03.04.2025. 15:00
National Stadium Central Coast FC : Tupapa Maraerenga FC
Match Day 3
Match 5 06.04.2025. 12:00
National Stadium Tupapa Maraerenga FC : Hekari United FC
Match 6 06.04.2025. 15:00
National Stadium Central Coast FC : Ifira Black Bird FC
Semi-finals
Match 1 09.04.2025. 12:00
National Stadium Group A Winner : Group B Runner-up
Match 2 09.04.2025. 16:00
National Stadium Group A Runner-up : Group B Winner
Final
12.04.2025. 18:00
National Stadium Semi-Final Winner 1 : Semi-Final Winner 2
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/strong- ... al-league/
STRONG INTEREST AS 24 CLUBS EYE HISTORIC SPOT IN OFC PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
3 MARCH 2025 OFC MEDIA
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has received an impressive 24 expressions of interest for the highly anticipated OFC Professional League, due to kick off in January 2026.
With the deadline for submissions closing on Friday 28 February, clubs from across the Pacific have signalled their intent to be part of the game changing competition.
Widespread interest from across the region
The 24 expressions of interest include:
6 from New Zealand
4 from Fiji
4 from Papua New Guinea
4 from Australia
2 from New Caledonia
1 each from Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti and Vanuatu
The race is now on for clubs to secure a spot in the elite eight-team competition, which will run from early January to May 2026, with the application process continuing through until the end of June.
OFC Professional League Manager Stuart Larman has hailed the overwhelming response as a significant milestone.
“Over the last few years, a lot of work has gone into structuring a professional league that will accelerate the growth of football across the region, including detailed preparation of the Club Application Process. It is very exciting for all involved that the response shows so many clubs share our vision and passion to develop professional football across Oceania.”
The OFC Professional League is set to redefine the football landscape in the region, establishing a competitive and sustainable framework for elite football.
With eight premier teams from across the Pacific, the league promises to set new benchmarks for performance, competition, and opportunity for the sport across Oceania.
Timeline:
End of June 2025: Conclusion of the club application process.
August 2025: OFC Club Licensing Committee’s recommendations to the OFC Executive Committee.
September 2025: Final approval and issuance of licenses to the eight selected clubs.
January 2026: OFC Professional League kicks off.
STRONG INTEREST AS 24 CLUBS EYE HISTORIC SPOT IN OFC PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
3 MARCH 2025 OFC MEDIA
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has received an impressive 24 expressions of interest for the highly anticipated OFC Professional League, due to kick off in January 2026.
With the deadline for submissions closing on Friday 28 February, clubs from across the Pacific have signalled their intent to be part of the game changing competition.
Widespread interest from across the region
The 24 expressions of interest include:
6 from New Zealand
4 from Fiji
4 from Papua New Guinea
4 from Australia
2 from New Caledonia
1 each from Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti and Vanuatu
The race is now on for clubs to secure a spot in the elite eight-team competition, which will run from early January to May 2026, with the application process continuing through until the end of June.
OFC Professional League Manager Stuart Larman has hailed the overwhelming response as a significant milestone.
“Over the last few years, a lot of work has gone into structuring a professional league that will accelerate the growth of football across the region, including detailed preparation of the Club Application Process. It is very exciting for all involved that the response shows so many clubs share our vision and passion to develop professional football across Oceania.”
The OFC Professional League is set to redefine the football landscape in the region, establishing a competitive and sustainable framework for elite football.
With eight premier teams from across the Pacific, the league promises to set new benchmarks for performance, competition, and opportunity for the sport across Oceania.
Timeline:
End of June 2025: Conclusion of the club application process.
August 2025: OFC Club Licensing Committee’s recommendations to the OFC Executive Committee.
September 2025: Final approval and issuance of licenses to the eight selected clubs.
January 2026: OFC Professional League kicks off.
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I'm failing to understand the point of this competition. What are they supposed to achieve from this that they can't from the OFC Champions League?
Reminds me of the very successful African Football League.
Reminds me of the very successful African Football League.
https://www.oceaniafootball.com/how-to- ... ague-2025/
HOW TO WATCH | OFC MEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2025
26 MARCH 2025 OFC MEDIA
The OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 kicks off in the Solomon Islands this week, with Oceania’s biggest club prize up for grabs.
Every match is available to watch LIVE and FREE on FIFA+
Download the FIFA+ app on the App Store or Google Play
All kick-off times shown as local Solomon Islands time.
Match Day 1
Sunday, March 30
AS Tiga Sport v Rewa FC, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Auckland City FC v AS Pirae, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Monday, March 31
Ifira Black Bird FC v Tupapa Maraerenga FC, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Hekari United FC v Central Coast FC, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Match Day 2
Wednesday, April 2
Rewa FC v AS Pirae, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Auckland City FC v AS Tiga Sport, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Thursday, April 3
Ifira Black Bird FC v Hekari United FC, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Central Coast FC v Tupapa Maraerenga FC, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Match Day 3
Saturday, April 5
AS Pirae v AS Tiga Sport, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Rewa FC v Auckland City FC, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Sunday, April 6
Tupapa Maraerenga FC v Hekari United FC, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Central Coast FC v Ifira Black Bird FC, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Semi-finals
Wednesday, April 9
Group A Winner v Group B Runner-up, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Group A Runner-up v Group B Winner, 4:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Final
Saturday, April 12
Semi-final Winner 1 v Semi-final Winner 2, 6:00pm | WATCH LIVE
HOW TO WATCH | OFC MEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2025
26 MARCH 2025 OFC MEDIA
The OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 kicks off in the Solomon Islands this week, with Oceania’s biggest club prize up for grabs.
Every match is available to watch LIVE and FREE on FIFA+
Download the FIFA+ app on the App Store or Google Play
All kick-off times shown as local Solomon Islands time.
Match Day 1
Sunday, March 30
AS Tiga Sport v Rewa FC, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Auckland City FC v AS Pirae, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Monday, March 31
Ifira Black Bird FC v Tupapa Maraerenga FC, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Hekari United FC v Central Coast FC, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Match Day 2
Wednesday, April 2
Rewa FC v AS Pirae, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Auckland City FC v AS Tiga Sport, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Thursday, April 3
Ifira Black Bird FC v Hekari United FC, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Central Coast FC v Tupapa Maraerenga FC, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Match Day 3
Saturday, April 5
AS Pirae v AS Tiga Sport, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Rewa FC v Auckland City FC, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Sunday, April 6
Tupapa Maraerenga FC v Hekari United FC, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Central Coast FC v Ifira Black Bird FC, 3:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Semi-finals
Wednesday, April 9
Group A Winner v Group B Runner-up, 12:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Group A Runner-up v Group B Winner, 4:00pm | WATCH LIVE
Final
Saturday, April 12
Semi-final Winner 1 v Semi-final Winner 2, 6:00pm | WATCH LIVE
I guess the interesting thing here is the participation of Australian clubs. Even though we don’t know which of them have applied, with them the level of play is going to be higher than the current OFC Champions League.MercedesBenz240 wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 13:26 I'm failing to understand the point of this competition. What are they supposed to achieve from this that they can't from the OFC Champions League?
Reminds me of the very successful African Football League.
On the other hand, while Australia’s switch to AFC have benefited their national teams, their clubs have not been doing well in AFC club competitions, apart from Western Sydney Wanderers winning the AFC Champions League in 2014. This season, Central Coast Mariners finished last in the East Region league stage of the AFC Champions League Elite, and their clubs have been playing abysmally in the first level competitions in recent years, only finding success in second level competitions such as the AFC Cup or the current AFC Champions League Two, meaning they are basically stuck with having only two clubs (one in ACLE and one in ACL2) playing each season in the foreseeable future. So perhaps this OFC Professional League can give other Australian clubs an opportunity to play “continental” club competitions.
@MercedesBenz240 i forgot to mention that there are currently two NZ-based club playing in the A-League: Wellington Phoenix and the newly-formed Auckland FC. By current rules they are not eligible to play in AFC club competitions (Auckland FC are very likely to win the A-League regular season title in their first season, which would have qualified them for the AFC Champions League Elite if they are Aus-based), and they cannot participate in the OFC Champions League either. But it is possible that they are among the applicants from NZ to play in the OFC Professional League.
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I was thinking exactly this a few days ago. I read a comment on Reddit that apparently this will be the last CWC for Auckland City. Because they can't compete at the OFC Professional League since they are not ''professional''. I'm not very sure how true this is though, since otherwise how could 6 NZ clubs have applied? Furthermore could Australian clubs play in a competition outside their confederation and qualify to the CWC through it? Lots of questionsamenina wrote: Thu Mar 27, 2025 11:05 @MercedesBenz240 i forgot to mention that there are currently two NZ-based club playing in the A-League: Wellington Phoenix and the newly-formed Auckland FC. By current rules they are not eligible to play in AFC club competitions (Auckland FC are very likely to win the A-League regular season title in their first season, which would have qualified them for the AFC Champions League Elite if they are Aus-based), and they cannot participate in the OFC Champions League either. But it is possible that they are among the applicants from NZ to play in the OFC Professional League.
In the end it wouldn't surprise me if Auckland and Wellington are behind this.