2026 Competition Information
The 2026 season is starting on...
- Saturday 11th April 2026 for all Senior Men's, Women's and Masters.
- Saturday 2nd May 2026 for all Juniors and Youth.
FINAL DAY will be on 29th August 2026 for all Junior and Youth competitions. Senior Men's, Women's, and Masters Knock-Out Cup Finals (TBC)
Senior Men's, Women's, and Masters Knock-Out Cup Dates:
- Round 1: TBC
- Round 2: TBC
- Round 3: TBC
Season Breaks:
- Junior and Youth have a break in the middle Saturday of the school holidays (10th July 2026).
- PLEASE NOTE - All football will be played throughout the rest of the season, including King's Birthday weekend 30th May 2026 and Matariki Weekend Friday 10th July 2026.
Junior and Youth Structure
Junior Standings and Results are not shown on the website and only kept for internal grading purposes.
Youth Standings and results will be available from 14th Grade upwards to view through the results/fixtures page on the website.
2026 Competition Structure
| Grade | Start Time | Playing time | Break | Pitch size | Pitch dimensions | a-side | Maximum number subs | Rolling subs | Ball size |
| 10th/11th Blue | 10.00am | 2 x 25 mins | 5 mins | Junior | 50m x 30m | 7 | 3 | Yes | 4 |
| 10th/11th Yellow | 9.00am | 2 x 25 mins | 5 mins | Junior | 50m x 30m | 7 | 3 | Yes | 4 |
| 10th/11th Green | 10.00am | 2 x 25 mins | 5 mins | Junior | 50m x 30m | 7 | 3 | Yes | 4 |
| 10th/11th Purple | 9.00am | 2 x 25 mins | 5 mins | Junior | 50m x 30m | 7 | 3 | Yes | 4 |
| 10th/11th Orange | 10.00am | 2 x 25 mins | 5 mins | Junior | 50m x 30m | 7 | 3 | Yes | 4 |
| 10th/11th Red | 9.00am | 2 x 25 mins | 5 mins | Junior | 50m x 30m | 7 | 3 | Yes | 4 |
| 10th/11th Girls Only | 10.30am | 2 x 25 mins | 5 mins | Junior | 50m x 30m | 7 | 3 | Yes | 4 |
| 12th/13th Blue | 9.00am | 2 x 30 mins | 5 mins | Intermediate | 70m x 50m | 9 | 4 | Yes | 4 |
| 12th/13th Yellow | 10.30am | 2 x 30 mins | 5 mins | Intermediate | 70m x 50m | 9 | 4 | Yes | 4 |
| 12th/13th Green | 9.00am | 2 x 30 mins | 5 mins | Intermediate | 70m x 50m | 9 | 4 | Yes | 4 |
| 12th/13th Purple | 10.30am | 2 x 30 mins | 5 mins | Intermediate | 70m x 50m | 9 | 4 | Yes | 4 |
| 12th/13th Red | 9.00am | 2 x 30 mins | 5 mins | Intermediate | 70m x 50m | 9 | 4 | Yes | 4 |
| 12th/13th Girls Only | 10.30am | 2 x 30 mins | 5 mins | Intermediate | 70m x 50m | 9 | 4 | Yes | 4 |
| 14th/15th Blue | 9.00am | 2 x 35 mins | 10 mins | Senior | 85m x 55m | 11 | 7 | Yes | 5 |
| 14th/15th Yellow | 10.30am | 2 x 35 mins | 10 mins | Senior | 85m x 55m | 11 | 7 | Yes | 5 |
| 14th/15th Green | 9.00am | 2 x 35 mins | 10 mins | Senior | 85m x 55m | 11 | 7 | Yes | 5 |
| U18 Yellow | 10.30am | 2 x 45mins | 10 mins | Senior | 100m x 60m | 11 | 7 | Yes | 5 |
| Division 1 Mens | 3.00pm | 2 x 45mins | 10 mins | Senior | 100m x 60m | 11 | 5 | No | 5 |
| Division 2 Mens | 1.00pm | 2 x 45mins | 10 mins | Senior | 100m x 60m | 11 | 7 | Yes | 5 |
| Division 3 Mens | 3.00pm | 2 x 45mins | 10 mins | Senior | 100m x 60m | 11 | 7 | Yes | 5 |
| Division 4 Mens | 1.00pm | 2 x 45mins | 10 mins | Senior | 100m x 60m | 11 | 7 | Yes | 5 |
| Division 1 Womens | 3.00pm | 2 x 45mins | 10 mins | Senior | 100m x 60m | 11 | 7 | Yes | 5 |
| Masters | 1.00pm | 2 x 45mins | 10 mins | Senior | 100m x 60m | 11 | 7 | Yes | 5 |
2026 Substitution Breakdown - Senior Football | ||||
Grade | Cup Grading | Rest of Cups | League Competition | Comment |
Division 1 | 5 Not rolling | As per the league | 5 of 5 | 3 Stoppages |
Division 2 | 7 Rolling | As per the league | 7 of 7 | Rolling Subs |
Division 3 | 7 Rolling | As per the league | 7 of 7 | Rolling Subs |
Division 4 | 7 Rolling | As per the league | 7 of 7 | Rolling Subs |
Cancellations
Cancellations will also be announced on Nelson Bays Football Facebook page and website by 8.00am Saturday.
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