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OFC Pro League prepares for second season with all clubs licensed

From RNZ Pacific · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Pro-League is preparing for its second season, set to begin in February 2027.
  • All eight clubs from the inaugural 2026 season have successfully obtained their 2027 Club Licence applications.
  • The league aims to foster the development of professional football and build sustainable clubs across the Oceania region.

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Pro-League is gearing up for its second season, scheduled to kick off in February 2027. This upcoming season marks a significant milestone for professional football development in the region.

Reaching Season 2 is an important moment for the OFC Pro League and for the continued development of professional football in the region.

— Stuart LarmanOFC Pro League head Stuart Larman on the significance of the league's second season.

All eight clubs that participated in the inaugural 2026 competition have received approval for their 2027 Club Licence applications. This ensures continuity and a stable foundation for the league's second year. Auckland FC emerged as the champion of the 2026 OFC Pro League, defeating South Melbourne 2-1 in the final.

OFC Pro-League head Stuart Larman emphasized the importance of reaching a second season, highlighting its role in the continued development of professional football across Oceania. He noted that the approval of all eight clubs demonstrates their commitment to meeting the required operational standards.

Having all eight clubs approved at this stage reflects the commitment they have made to meeting the standards required to operate at this level.

— Stuart LarmanStuart Larman on the club licensing approvals.

"This is about more than simply preparing for another season - it is about building strong, sustainable independent clubs that can contribute to the future of football across Oceania," Larman stated. The league is now focused on working with the clubs to fulfill remaining participation requirements and prepare for what is anticipated to be another exciting chapter.

This is about more than simply preparing for another season - it is about building strong, sustainable independent clubs that can contribute to the future of football across Oceania.

— Stuart LarmanStuart Larman on the long-term goals for the OFC Pro League clubs.

The eight clubs continuing in the OFC Pro-League are: Auckland FC and South Island United (New Zealand), South Melbourne (Australia), Bula FC (Fiji), Hekari FC (Papua New Guinea), Solomon Kings FC (Solomon Islands), Tahiti United (Tahiti), and Vanuatu United FC (Vanuatu). The official draws and match schedule are expected to be released soon.

We now look forward to working closely with the clubs as they complete the remaining participation requirements and prepare for what promises to be another exciting chapter for the league.

— Stuart LarmanStuart Larman expressing anticipation for the upcoming season.
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Originally published by RNZ Pacific in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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