Capital Football

What Capital Football does

Capital Football (legal entity: ACT Football Federation) is the designated Football Australia Member Federation for the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding New South Wales region, headquartered at Football House, Unit 2/3 Phipps Close, Deakin, ACT. It is a not-for-profit member federation that administers the full football pyramid in its territory, including eleven NPL Men's clubs and six NPL Women's clubs, twelve NPL Boys clubs, eight NPL Girls clubs, Senior Community Leagues across divisions 1-10, the Junior League (U12-U18, described as one of Australia's largest), Coles MiniRoos for ages 4-11, four futsal tiers (Capital Futsal League, Junior Capital Futsal League, Senior Futsal League, Junior Futsal League), Futsal Schools Cup, Walking Football (45+), All-Abilities Program (16+) and Canberra Powerchair Football League. The federation serves ~40+ affiliated community clubs, individual players from MiniRoos to Masters, referees, coaches, ACT schools and inclusion/disability participants, providing competition management, referee appointments, coach and referee education, player development pathways, club support services (insurance via Gow-Gates, grant facilitation, Club Changer development, member protection) and free live broadcast of all NPL games on the Capital Football YouTube channel.

Its operational technology stack is built around three integrated cloud platforms: Dribl (competition management, referee appointments and digital teamsheets for all competitions), PlayFootball (Football Australia's national player, coach and referee registration and course enrolment system) and SportsTG (match day operations for Hahn Australia Cup Preliminary Rounds and Women's Federation Cup). Supplementary tooling includes MyGameDay for historical results, JotForm for expressions of interest, the Football Australia Learning Management System for referee and coach accreditations, and YouTube for live streaming. All NPL Men's and NPL Women's First Grade matches are streamed live and free on the @CapitalFootballYT YouTube channel, with on-demand replays retained.

The business model combines transactional competition and participation fees with commercial partnerships and government grants. Revenue streams include club competition entry fees (e.g., A$825 NPL Men's, A$330 Grassroots Men's, A$550 NPL Women's, A$300 State League Women's for cups; A$1,850 per Senior Futsal League team), per-player fees across Junior Futsal (A$200-A$225), Walking Football (A$180) and Talent Development Scheme (A$795.50), coach and referee course fees (e.g., Game Leader A$60, JFMO bundle A$185, SFMO bundle A$205, with Laws of the Game free), corporate partnerships (Mitre as 2026 Official Ball Supplier, Performance Travel, ISC, Capital Chemist, ACT Government, Hellenic Club, Canberra Rex Hotel, OPC, PILA, St Johns) and grants/funding (ACT Government Sport and Recreation, Active Canberra, Australian Sports Commission, PILA Goalposts Subsidy at A$500 per club). Core annual player registration fees sit within Football Australia's PlayFootball rather than Capital Football's direct billing. The organisation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and Standing Advisory Committees and is privately held with no external shareholders, private equity, venture capital or parent company.

Name

Capital Football

Legal name

ACT Football Federation

Website

https://capitalfootball.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Capital Football (ACT Football Federation) is the not-for-profit Football Australia Member Federation for the ACT and surrounding NSW region, administering NPL, community, junior, futsal, walking and powerchair football competitions and supporting ~40+ affiliated clubs, players, coaches, referees and schools through Dribl and PlayFootball platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance & Competition Administration

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Football federation governance
• Soccer competition management
• Player development programs
• Coach referee training
• Community sports administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Deakin

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Club competition registration fees: Clubs pay entry fees to participate in Capital Football-run cup and league competitions. Example: Women's Federation Cup fees are A$550 (exc. GST) for NPL Women's Clubs and A$300 (exc. GST) for State League Women's Clubs. Hahn Australia Cup preliminary rounds: A$825 (exc. GST) for NPL Men's Clubs and A$330 (exc. GST) for Grassroots Men's Clubs.
2. Player participation fees (futsal, walking football, TDS): Per-player fees across programs. Junior Futsal League: A$200 (U6–U9), A$210 (U10–U13), A$225 (U14–U18) per player. Walking Football: A$180 per player per season. Talent Development Scheme (TDS): A$795.50 per player for the supplementary high-performance program.
3. Senior Futsal League team fees: Teams pay a per-team entry fee for the Senior Futsal League Winter competition, listed at A$1,850 per team.
4. Coach and referee training course fees: Capital Football charges fees for coaching accreditations and referee courses: Game Leader practical A$60, JFMO Online A$33 + JFMO practical bundle A$185, SFMO Online A$33 + SFMO practical bundle A$205. MiniRoos/Grassroots courses are fully subsidised.
5. Corporate partnerships and sponsorships: Revenue from corporate partners displayed on the website (Football Australia, Performance Travel, ISC, Capital Chemist, ACT Government, Hellenic Club, Canberra Rex Hotel, OPC, PILA, St Johns) plus a new 2026 partnership with Mitre as Official Ball Supplier for the NPL and Capital Futsal League. A dedicated Corporate Partnerships page exists.
6. Grants and government funding: Capital Football helps clubs and individuals access grants from ACT Government Sport and Recreation, Active Canberra, Australian Sports Commission, Westfield Local Heroes, NSW Office of Sport, and PILA Goalposts Subsidy (A$500 subsidy per successful club).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Capital Football is the peak football (soccer) governing body for the ACT and surrounding NSW region, organising a full pyramid of competitions across senior, youth, junior, MiniRoos, futsal and inclusion tiers, while delivering coach and referee education and providing club support services (insurance, grants, member protection, Club Changer). It manages season registrations, referee appointments and match-day operations through the Dribl and PlayFootball platforms and runs accredited courses for coaches and match officials aligned with the Football Australia national curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NPL Men's The highest level of men's football competition offered in the ACT and surrounding regions, run by Capital Football. Eleven clubs compete in 2026, with clubs required to field U23 and First Grade teams. All NPL games are streamed live and free on the Capital Football YouTube channel.
• NPL Women's The highest women's football competition in the ACT and surrounding region. Six clubs compete in 2026, fielding Reserve Grade and First Grade teams; all First Grade games streamed live on the Capital Football YouTube channel.
• NPL Boys Highest competition offered in boys youth football in the ACT and surrounding region. Twelve clubs compete in 2026, fielding U14, U15, U16 and U18 teams.
• NPL Girls Highest competition offered in girls football in the ACT and surrounding region. Eight clubs compete in 2026, fielding U14, U15 and U18 teams.
• Senior Leagues Capital Football's Capital League Men's and Women's competitions consist of individual teams playing in divisions 1–10. Includes Senior League Women's, Masters League Men's and Women's, played on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 April to 30 August.
• Junior League One of Australia's largest junior leagues offering divisional competitions for U12s to U18s, run by Capital Football and Project Coordination. The 2026 season runs from 2 May to 5 September.
• Coles MiniRoos National initiative for kids aged 4–11 using short, game-based sessions with three streams: Kick-Off (4–9), Club Football (4–11) and Girls-Only. Canberra Club Football season runs May to August.
• Futsal Competitions (Capital Futsal League, Junior Capital Futsal League, Senior Futsal League, Junior Futsal League) A suite of year-round futsal competitions across age groups in the ACT: CFL (highest level, 16+), JCFL (U11–U18 elite pathway), SFL (winter and summer, 16+, men's/women's/mixed), and JFL (summer, U6–U18).
• Futsal Schools Cup Annual futsal competition inviting all ACT Primary, Secondary and College schools. Nominations open in Term 2, 2026.
• Walking Football Low-impact 6v6 modified football for players 45+ with rules including 'always having one foot on the ground'. 2026 Winter competition runs 4 May – 14 September at Action Indoor Sports Kambah and Kaleen Indoor Sport.
• All-Abilities Program Community-based program for participants aged 16+ from diverse backgrounds and abilities, run on Monday evenings 6–7 pm at Hawker Football Centre during school terms.
• Canberra Powerchair Football League Team sport designed for electric wheelchair users, including persons with quadriplegia, MS, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, head trauma, stroke and spinal cord injury. Training and games held Saturday mornings at Gold Creek High School, Casey.
• Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Supplementary high-performance program (one session per week) following Football Australia's development scheme. Available for U14, U15 and U16 Boys and Girls, offering fitness testing, athletic coaching, recovery sessions, goalkeeper-specific coaching and TDS training camps at Hawker Football Centre.
• High Performance Camp Spring/summer program running approximately 7 weeks that simulates the high-intensity environment of National Youth Championship training. Run out of Hawker Synthetic with access to Capital Football's high-performance coaches.
• Representative Teams (NYC / NTC / NFC) Capital Football representative teams compete at national tournaments including the National Youth Championship (NYC), National Talent Challenge (NTC) and Football Australia National Futsal Championships (NFC).
• Sporting Schools Australia's largest school-based sports participation program delivered by Capital Football in partnership with Football Australia. Offers Coach-delivered and Teacher-delivered formats, including an Inclusive Program for students with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Club Changer Football Australia program implemented by Capital Football to strengthen community clubs. Clubs progress through 1, 2 or 3 star awards, unlocking benefits and incentives that build welcoming, inclusive and sustainable club environments.
• Coaching Courses (FA Foundation of Football, Foundation of Futsal, Foundation of Goalkeeping, C-Diploma, B-Diploma, A-Diploma) Range of FA-approved coaching courses aligned with FA Building Blocks. Grassroots/MiniRoos Certificate is fully subsidised; advanced courses include C-Diploma, B-Diploma and A-Diploma delivered in partnership with Football Australia.
• Match Official Programs (Game Leader, JFMO, SFMO, Futsal Referee) Referee and match official education and accreditation across four training levels (Game Leader from age 12, JFMO Level 4, SFMO Level 3, Emerging Level 2, Advanced Level 1) plus Futsal Referee pathways, with course fees including Game Leader practical A$60, JFMO Online A$33 + practical bundle A$185, SFMO Online A$33 + practical bundle A$205.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 clubs in NPL Men's, 6 in NPL Women's, 12 in NPL Boys, 8 in NPL Girls in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• MitreflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Capital Football announced a new partnership with Mitre, who becomes the Official Ball Supplier for Capital Football's National Premier League (NPL) and Capital Futsal League (CFL) competitions in 2026. Mitre is also the naming partner of the Mitre National Futsal Championships (NFC) in which Capital Football's representative teams compete.
• Football AustraliaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital Football is the Football Australia Member Federation for the ACT. Football Australia runs the Hahn Australia Cup nationally; Capital Football conducts the ACT preliminary rounds and feeds a club into the Round of 32. Football Australia also provides the national curriculum, coach and referee accreditation frameworks, and programs such as Club Changer, Sporting Schools and Female Football Week.
• Performance TravelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPerformance Travel is listed as a partner on the Capital Football homepage footer (logo displayed).
• ISC SportminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerISC (ISCSport) is listed as a partner on the Capital Football homepage footer; ISC supplies teamwear/playing kit for Australian football.
• Capital ChemistminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCapital Chemist is a partner listed on the Capital Football homepage footer.
• ACT GovernmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT Government is a partner of Capital Football; supports sport and recreation grant programs, ACT Government grounds (used for football matches), and community sport facility enhancement programs. Capital Football helps clubs access ACT Government Sport and Recreation Grants and Active Canberra funding.
• Hellenic Club of CanberraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHellenic Club of Canberra is a partner of Capital Football listed on the homepage footer.
• Canberra Rex Hotel and Serviced ApartmentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanberra Rex Hotel is a partner listed on the Capital Football homepage footer, providing accommodation-related support.
• OPC (Office of the Commissioner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOPC is a partner listed on the Capital Football homepage footer.
• PILAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPILA is a partner listed on the Capital Football homepage footer and runs the PILA Goalposts Subsidy Program that provides A$500 subsidies to Capital Football clubs.
• St John Ambulance ACTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSt John ACT is a partner listed on the Capital Football homepage footer, providing first-aid/event medical support.
• Gow-Gates InsuranceflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGow-Gates, in conjunction with Football Australia, arranges national insurance coverage for all Capital Football-affiliated associations, clubs, officials and players. The Gow-Gates sport program provides an online portal for Capital Football members to access policy information.
• DriblflagshipTechnology or IntegrationDribl is the cloud-based competition management and referee management system used by Capital Football for all competitions. Dribl handles referee appointments to Senior Leagues, CPL and NPL matches, digital teamsheets, scores, disputes, and team creation.
• PlayFootball (Football Australia registration platform)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationPlayFootball is Football Australia's national player, coach and referee registration system used by Capital Football for season registrations and course enrolments.
• Canberra UnitedflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanberra United (A-League Women) is a linked site from the Capital Football homepage and is featured in co-marketing for events such as AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 and Female Football Week.
• Kanga CupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKanga Cup is linked from the Capital Football homepage as a youth tournament partner.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• AFL Canberra: AFL Canberra is the AFL governing body for the ACT region, a same-jurisdiction peer operating community sport competitions with analogous governance, club affiliation and government-grant revenue model. Useful as a cross-sport comparable for ACT regional sport administration.

Direct peers

• North NSW Football: North NSW Football is the second Football Australia Member Federation for NSW (northern region), directly comparable in scope — NPL, community, futsal and referee/coach education delivered across a regional area with similar headcount and budget profile.
• Football Victoria: Football Victoria is the Football Australia Member Federation for Victoria and operates an analogous NPL Men's/Women's and community football pyramid, including Futsal and representative pathways. Directly comparable governance, revenue model and product portfolio.
• Football NT (Northern Territory Football): Northern Territory Football is the Football Australia Member Federation for the NT. Smaller-population regional peer running community football and inclusion programs under the same national framework.
• Football Queensland: Football Queensland is the Football Australia Member Federation for Queensland, running NPL, Futsal, Community Football, inclusion programs and high-performance pathways under the same national framework as Capital Football.
• Football Tasmania: Football Tasmania is the Football Australia Member Federation for Tasmania. Smaller jurisdiction peer with similar NPL/community/futsal portfolio, making it the closest scale-comparable peer to Capital Football's ACT footprint.
• Football South Australia: Football South Australia is the Football Australia Member Federation for South Australia, operating the same NPL, community and Futsal competition framework. Mid-sized regional federation that closely mirrors Capital Football's scope.
• Football West: Football West is the Football Australia Member Federation for Western Australia. Comparable structure: NPL, community football, futsal, women's football and inclusion programs delivered to a single state/territory jurisdiction.
• Football NSW: Football NSW is the Football Australia Member Federation for New South Wales. As a fellow state federation running NPL, community leagues, futsal and inclusion programs under the same Football Australia framework, it is the most structurally comparable peer to Capital Football, only at materially larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Football Australia: Football Australia is the national peak body that Capital Football is a member federation of. Sets the national curriculum, runs Hahn Australia Cup and Club Changer, and provides registration/accreditation frameworks — the broad incumbent and parent organisation in the same industry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CapitalFootballYT
• Facebookfacebook.com/CapitalFootballACT
• Instagraminstagram.com/capitalfutsal
• TikToktiktok.com/@capitalfutsal
• Xx.com/CapitalFootball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capital-football-act-football-federation-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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