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Panthers Ready for Kick-off: 2026 Competition Structures Finalized


Warners Bay FC is pleased to provide an update to all our players, families, and supporters regarding the upcoming 2026 season. Following recent discussions between regional football bodies, we have finalized the competition structures for all our teams.


Senior Men’s Football (ZL1 & Conference League) Our First Grade, Reserve Grade, and Conference League teams will officially compete in the Zone Football League (ZFL) for the 2026 season. Our club remains committed to the promotion and relegation pyramid, ensuring our senior players continue to compete at a high level.


Junior & Community Football (U12 to Over 35s) We are excited to announce that our community competition teams will join the newly formed INTERZONE Football league. This joint venture between Macquarie Football and Hunter Valley Football will feature over 10,000 players, ensuring competitive and well-graded matches for our players from Under 12s through to our senior community teams.


MiniRoos (U5 to U11) Our youngest Panthers will continue to play in the local Macquarie Football Coles MiniRoos competitions, focusing on fun, development, and team spirit.


Key Dates:

  • ZFL Kick-off: Friday, 20 March 2026 – Sunday, 22 March 2026.
  • INTERZONE & MiniRoos Kick-off: Friday, 17 April 2026 – Sunday, 19 April 2026


The Warners Bay FC Executive would like to thank our members for their patience during this period. Our priority has remained ensuring that every player has a place to play in a sanctioned, high-quality competition.


We look forward to seeing the Panther mascot back at John Street Field very soon!