South Australian National Football League, also known as SANFL, is a privately owned organization headquartered in Australia. Founded in 1877, the organization employs approximately 190 individuals and reported $10.5M in revenue as of 2023. As a tier 3 media tech buyer, the SANFL operates as South Australia's governing body for Australian rules football, focusing on contact sports. Originally formed as the South Australian Football Association on 30 April 1877, it stands as the oldest surviving football league of any code in Australia and the 7th oldest club football league globally.

Revenue

Founded

1877

Headcount

185

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Contact sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

The South Australian National Football League announced its Round 5 Hostplus SANFL League teams on April 30, 2026, featuring a May 2 match between Central District and Norwood at X Convenience Oval. Previously, on April 23, the league released its Anzac Round Hostplus SANFL League teams, highlighting a Grand Final Rematch between Sturt and Glenelg scheduled for April 25 at Thomas Farms Oval. On the same day, the AAMI Talent League Girls teams, including players for South Adelaide, were also published. Earlier, on April 15, the SANFL, in partnership with the AFL and the South Australian Government, allocated $3.2 million to 33 projects across clubs and schools through the South Australian Football Facilities Fund, contributing to an estimated $50 million in overall project value as part of Gather Round legacy initiatives. This followed an April 14 announcement that four local footy clubs would benefit from the final round of the $8 million SA Footy Facilities fund, with Encounter Bay ($75,000) and Echunga ($21,905) receiving lighting project funds, Hahndorf ($300,000) securing funds for changeroom redevelopment, and Torrens Valley ($11,994) for drainage upgrades.

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