OFC Pro League

The OFC Professional League was first proposed in 2022 as part of the Oceania Football Confederation’s long-term vision to professionalise the sport across the Pacific. With support from FIFA and regional member associations, the league was developed to bring together the best clubs from across Oceania in a single, high-performance competition. For decades, football in the region has operated at a mostly semi-professional level, limiting player development and international competitiveness.

In 2024, OFC launched a formal application process, receiving expressions of interest from 24 clubs across New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Vanuatu and more. A strict licensing framework was introduced to ensure financial and operational readiness. The final eight clubs are set to be announced in late 2025, with the inaugural season kicking off in January 2026 — marking a major milestone in the evolution of Pacific football.