Australian Professional Leagues (APL)
NEP rescues A-Leagues as production partner Global Advance enters administration
The organiser of the A-Leagues has avoided a television blackout by striking an eleventh hour production deal with NEP after incumbent Global Advance entered administration.
Mass job cuts planned at A-Leagues, KeepUp media unit set to shut
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the governing body of the A-League Men and Women competitions, is set to cut as much as 50 per cent of its workforce, with its KeepUp media arm among the casualties,…
Isuzu UTE extends and expands A-League title sponsorship deal
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has announced a two-year extension of its sponsorship agreement with utility vehicle brand Isuzu UTE
Rushton, Garcia to lead A-Leagues after exit of CEO Townsend
James Rushton, the former DAZN chief executive, is to lead the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) alongside commissioner Nick Garcia, following the exit today (Friday) of chief executive Danny Townsend
A-Leagues ready to tap into new wave of football fandom in Australia
Ahead of his first full season as commissioner of the APL, Nick Garcia talks exclusively to SportBusiness about working closer with IMG on an international strategy, the stats that show the A-League-Paramount relationship is thriving and why it’s the end of the ‘Del Piero’ days.
Liberty extends A-League Women backing in World Cup year
Australian financial services group Liberty has extended its sponsorship of the A-Leagues, which includes title rights for the top tier of domestic women’s football.
Football Australia kicks off process to create new national second tier
Football Australia has started a process to create a new national second-tier men's league, with the aim to kick off in March next year
Sydney agrees three-year deal to host A-League grand finals
Australian soccer's A-Leagues has agreed a deal with the New South Wales government to host its annual grand final matches in Sydney for the next three years, 2023 to 2025
Genius secures A-Leagues betting data rights
Genius Sports has been announced as the official data partner of the Australian A-Leagues
A-Leagues tap engagement firm Komo Technologies, Mariners entry approved
The Australian A-Leagues have announced an agreement with gamified content specialist Komo Technologies
Jam TV to produce A-Leagues documentary
Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the organising body for the country’s top domestic football divisions, has announced the leagues will feature in a behind-the-scenes documentary throughout the 2…
A-Leagues get more FTA coverage but are bumped from flagship channel Ten
Paramount is to increase its free-to-air coverage of the Australian A-Leagues but matches will no longer be shown on its flagship linear television channel, Ten, as part of a new domestic broadcast schedule
A-League Women to expand and extend
Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the organisation that manages the country’s elite football leagues, has announced plans to expand and extend the A-League Women competition over the next two years.
FC Barcelona announces post-season friendly against Australian A-League all-stars in Sydney
FC Barcelona will travel to Australia for an exhibition match against an A-League all-stars team following the conclusion of the Spanish LaLiga season next month, the club announced today (Wednesday)
A-Leagues and PFA team up with GoBubble Community to crack down on social media abuse
Australian Professional Leagues, the organisation that manages Australia’s top football leagues, has unveiled an agreement with technology company GoBubble Community aimed at protecting players from o…
Australian Professional Leagues acquires AFC rights
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has secured exclusive rights to club competitions of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the governing body of Asian football, for the 2021-24 cycle
Townsend to become full-time Australian Professional Leagues CEO in 2022
Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the managing body of Australian professional football’s elite A-Leagues, has announced its current managing director Danny Townsend will transition to the role o…
Danny Townsend: A-Leagues to leverage new investor Silver Lake’s digital and tech expertise
Danny Townsend, managing director of Australian Professional Leagues, speaks to SportBusiness about Silver Lake's $100m investment into Australian club football.