AFL China

🏉 Beijing Family Footy Day

Last weekend, the Beijing Cricket Club hosted a fantastic afternoon bringing together families, juniors, players, and members of the international community through Australian Rules Football.

One of the most special parts of the day was seeing such a diverse mix of backgrounds and ages all enjoying the sport together. Kids, parents, local Chinese participants, and international community members all stepped onto the field, highlighting how football can create friendships and shared experiences far beyond competition.

As AFL continues to grow across China, events like this are an important reminder that sport is one of the strongest ways to bring communities together.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success in .

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BEIJING BOMBERS x GAA SOCIAL DAY

On May 30, Aussie Rules meets Gaelic Football in Beijing for a massive mixed social day bringing together players, friends, and the wider community for an afternoon of sport, competition, and good times.

🏟 Dulwich College Beijing
🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 1:00PM – 4:00PM

💥 Two quarters AFL
💥 Two quarters Gaelic
💥 Mixed teams
💥 Men, women & teenagers all welcome

And it doesn’t stop there
Pool session, free beer, social drinks, and one huge day with the Beijing sporting community.

Whether you’re playing or just coming down for the atmosphere.



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They said COVID killed footy in China. They were wrong 🙌

AFL China is BACK and 2026 is their biggest year yet. Full season fixtures, a 10-club China Cup at iconic Jiangwan Stadium, Auskick programs booming, and a brand new East Asia Cup on the horizon.

A robot paints the boundary lines in 15 minutes. The locals outnumber the expats 9-to-1. And the vibe? Absolutely electric 🔥

The Middle Kingdom is just getting started. Read the full story on our website - link in our bio 🤩

Happy Mother’s Day from AFL China 🌷

Behind every young footballer is a mum who believes, supports, and inspires.

From early mornings to sideline cheers, from endless encouragement to unconditional love, thank you to all the incredible mothers who help our players grow both on and off the field.

Your strength, patience, and dedication make every kick, mark, and goal possible.

Today, we celebrate you. ❤️

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums in our AFL China family and around the world.

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A fantastic session was had with AFL China and the amazing students at and Chongqing No.7 School, introducing AFL Auskick to a new group of students.

Great energy, strong engagement, and a real willingness from the students to step in, try something new, and learn quickly. From basic skills through to small-sided games, the progression across the session was clear to see.

More importantly, it’s another step forward in building meaningful connections through sport, creating opportunities for students to engage, grow in confidence, and be part of something different.

This is how the game grows in

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – ASIAN CHAMPS LOCKED IN!

AFL Asia is thrilled to confirm that the Asian Championships are locked in for the next FOUR years! 🔒

🇹🇭 2026 – Thailand
Chon Buri will host its sixth consecutive Championships at the spectacular Polo Escape on Saturday 29 August 2026 — set to cap off an incredible era and break participation records once again.

🇮🇩 2027–2029 – Bali
From 2027, we’re heading to the stunning Bali United FC Training Centre as Bali takes the reins for three huge years of Asian footy — building on Indonesia’s proud 30-year AFL legacy.

This commitment secures the future of our premier tournament, giving clubs and players across the region certainty, opportunity and an even bigger stage to shine.

Asia’s biggest day of footy just got even bigger. 💪🔥

📖 Read the full statement over on our website
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AFL China 2026 Fixtures Released

The 2026 season is locked in, it’s shaping up to be one of our biggest yet.

From South China rivalries to national showdowns and international matchups, AFL China is building momentum across every level of the game.

📍 South China Cup – Guangzhou (June)
📍 China Cup – Shanghai (October)
📍 East Asia Cup – Hong Kong (December, TBC)

Three major events. Multiple cities. Growing competition. Expanding youth pathways.

2026 will showcase the continued rise of AFL across mainland China and the Greater Bay Area, stronger clubs, deeper participation, and bigger stages.




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