Papatoetoe Wildcats American Football Club
📍Manukau Sports Bowl
American Flag & Tackle Football American Football Club based in south Auckland.
The Papatoetoe Wildcats have won the Kiwibowl 7 times in the Auckland American Football competition. (2002,2008,2010,2011,2014,2016,2017)
Want to Play? We currently train at the Manukau Sports bowl's #1 field. No previous experience necessary. Just bring training gear, mouth guard and a drink bottle. All equipment is provided by the club.
21/02/2026
Introducing our U10s & U12s mixed team! 🏈
We’re beyond excited to see our Wildcat Wednesday crew make their very first gridiron debut this Sunday!
They’ve got talent, heart, and the right attitude to match. From big plays to great sportsmanship, these young Wildcats are ready to represent with pride and give it their all.
Let’s show our support and make some noise for our future stars. Game day ready — let’s go Wildcats! 💪🔥
21/02/2026
This Sunday our U15 Girls hit the field! 🔥🏈
Ready for action, locked in, and excited to show off their skills. These girls have been putting in the work and now it’s time to shine! 💪✨
Let’s get around them, bring the energy, and back our Wildcats all the way. Game faces on, tags tight — let’s go Wildcats! 🐾🔥
20/02/2026
Wildcats Line-Up 🫡🔥
Proudly introducing our Men’s, Women’s, U20 Boys & U17 Boys squads for Auckland Flag Football 2026! 🏈
Tags on. Boots laced. It’s game time — let’s goooo! 💪🔥
09/02/2026
🐾 Wildcats After-School Football Program 🏈
THIS WEDNESDAY 🔴 ⚫️ 🏈
The Wildcats are launching an exciting after-school football program just for our Mini Wildcats!
Wednesday February 11th!
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Omana Park
Ages: 8-14yrs
Over this 6-week program, our future Wildcats will enjoy skills sessions, drills, games, and plenty of fun — all while building connections, teamwork, and confidence both on and off the field. So join us and bring your little ones!
Please remember:�💧 Water to stay hydrated�👟 Bring boots or runners
👤 Bring a Friend
Let’s get our young Wildcats involved!�📣 Spread the word and share with friends and family!
30/01/2026
Opportunity 🇳🇿🏈
🏈 Digital Talent Identification is LIVE.
Applications are now open for athletes wanting to be considered for the 2026 New Zealand American Football (Tackle) National Teams 🇳🇿
U16 | U18 | Senior Men
This is the only entry point into the 2026 national team pathway and the first step toward the Festival of Football scheduled for July 2026.
📅 Applications close Wednesday 11 February 2026
🎥 Game film from the last 12 months required
🏃 Be prepared to trial if invited
👉 All information + Digital Talent ID application form are linked in bio
Back yourself. Put your name forward.
https://www.sporty.co.nz/nzamericanfootball/newsarticle/161968?
10/01/2026
We hope everyone has had an amazing holiday! After a well-deserved break, the Wildcats are back and ready for Flag!
🏈 FLAG FOOTBALL STARTS NEXT WEEK
📅 Tuesday 13 January — Every Tuesday & Thursday moving forward!
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Omana Park – 17A Omana Rd, Papatoetoe
👉 All grades welcome (U15 - U18 - U20 - Women & Men)
19/12/2025
Women’s Kiwibowl is just ONE sleep away!🫡
This Saturday, our ladies hit the field for the Kiwibowl Championship against the mighty Manurewa Eagles. It’s been an incredible season for our WC women, and they’re ready to finish it with a BANG. Come down, show your support, and be part of the action — Live streaming available on Youtube - see you there!
🔴⚫️ 👹🍽️ 🤝🏽
Livestream 🎥 https://youtube.com/?si=9XaTpZjM4lrRenzb
24/10/2025
🔴⚫️🏈 Wildcats Representing on the World Stage! 🏈⚫️🔴
Proud moment for the club as takes the field with the NZ Women’s Team and wears the stripes as an NZ Official at the 2025 IFAF Asia Oceania Flag Football Championship. 🇳🇿🏈
We’re privileged to have Wildcats on the international stage — go smash it, ladies! 🙌
The girls are on. YKTG — let’s eat! 👹🍽
29/09/2025
☀️ Daylight savings is here — Wildcats weeknight trainings are ON! 🏈
Recruiting for all grades. All welcome — Juniors, Colts, Women & Men. No experience needed. Bring your boots, bring your waters - Rain or shine
📍 Manukau Sportsbowl
🗓 Mon & Wed: 5.30pm Colts | 6.30pm Women
🗓 Tue & Thu: 5.00pm Juniors | 6.30pm Men
🔥 Sat: 10am–1pm Combined Training (All Grades)
💻 Register: sporty.co.nz/papawildcats | Link in bio
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🔴⚫️ Let’s go Wildcats!
31/08/2025
Girls get it done in some pretty hectic ✨CONDITIONS️✨️ 🏆💍
29/08/2025
🔥 Extremely proud to announce our Wildcats Men & Women reppin’ at the SASA Flag Football Tournament this weekend at Mountfort Park!
If you’re free Saturday or Sunday, throw on your red and come down to back our Cats 👹🙌.
🔴⚫️🏈 Wildcats Football is officially back next week with our first Pre-Season Muster → Saturday 6th, 10am at Manukau Sportsbowl. We can’t wait to see you all there!
Let’s eat 🍽👹