--- title: AFQ reaches historic agreement with Women's Football Alliance description: American Football QLD Announces the formation and launch of Queensland Football League. This year brings together clubs from both Regional Queensland (RQ) and South East Queensland (SEQ) in a unified state competition. 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[Women in Sport](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/women-in-sport), [American Football](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/american-football) - | - October 16, 2025 **American Football Queensland is proud to announce a new international partnership with Women's Football Alliance. ** WFA International has been at the forefront of expanding women's tackle football through international competition and development. The International alliance currently consists of 8 countries - Mexico, Canada, the Netherlands, Honduras, Morocco, Colombia, Brazil, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. AFQ becomes the ninth affiliation to enter into an international partnership. AFQ currently leads the way in Australia with a four team women's tackle competition, with possible expansion teams in coming seasons. Due to the current climate of women's tackle football in Australia, there are scant opportunities available for players to play representative football at the next level. 2027 will see WFA Team United come to Queensland for a week-long training and development camp and a game versus the AFQ Sundevils representative squad. Sundevils will then travel to Canton, Ohio to compete at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in an international showcase event. "We're securing the future of women's tackle football," states Director of Women's Sport Alex Ahrens. "These are very exciting opportunities, for both players and coaches. International pathways give something for grassroots athletes to strive for in a code that traditionally has very little international affairs." WFA and AFQ will also begin development on a player exchange program that would see international athletes being hosted in local clubs for a season, and AFQ players doing the same with WFA teams. The offset seasons (AFQ runs Sept-Dec, WFA April-July) are ideal for any tackle athlete that wants to gain valuable individual experience. AFQ are currently working on a 5 year plan to expand women's football at the grassroots level as well, with a club U17 flag football gala tournament that hopes to expand to a fully fledged competition next year followed by U17 5 a side tackle in coming years to continue driving recruitment and development into the open women's competition. About the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) The Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) is the largest and most competitive women’s tackle football league in the world. Established in 2009, the WFA has grown to include teams across the United States and internationally, offering women athletes opportunities to play professional-level football and compete on the global stage. With broadcast partnerships on ESPN and the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), along with its historic National Championship hosted annually at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, the WFA continues to set the standard for the future of women’s football. Learn more at [www.wfaprofootball.com](https://wfaprofootball.com/). --- **Second half of the women's season kicks off next weekend.** **Round 4 - 25th Oct** - Bayside Ravens vs Logan City Bears - Gold Coast Stingrays vs Moreton Bay Raptors **Round 5 - 1st November** - Bayside Ravens vs Gold Coast Stingrays - Moreton Bay Raptors vs Logan City Bears **Round 6 - 8th November** - Logan City Bears v Gold Coast Stingrays - Bayside Ravens vs Moreton Bay Raptors --- **Bowl Season - 15th Nov to 22nd Nov** Playoffs will see a 1v4 and 2v3 format, with the season concluding with the Women's Sun Bowl on 22nd November — where the state’s best will battle for the championship title. --- **Stay Connected** For fixtures, results, standings, and more, visit the official Queensland Women’s League competition page: [https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-womens](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/seq-womens) - Share: - - - ## From the blog ![Media Release - AFQ announces Pacific Alliance Bowl with WFA supported by Moreton Bay Council](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/15686.png) [Women in Sport](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/women-in-sport), [Competition](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/competition) ### [Media Release - AFQ announces Pacific Alliance Bowl with WFA supported by Moreton Bay Council](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/media-release-afq-announces-pacific-alliance-bowl-with-wfa-supported-by-moreton-bay-council) [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) July 16, 2026 · 3 mins read ![AFQ reaches historic agreement with Women's Football Alliance](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/Womens%20Competition%20Page%20Banner%20-%202048x500%20v2.jpg) [Women in Sport](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/women-in-sport), [American Football](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/american-football) ### [AFQ reaches historic agreement with Women's Football Alliance **American Football Queensland is proud to announce a new international partnership with Women's Football Alliance. **](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/afq-womens-football-alliance) [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) [AFQ Media](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/author/afq-media) October 16, 2025 · 3 mins read ![Have your say in AFQ future!](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/hubfs/U12s.jpg) [American Football](https://americanfootballqld.org.au/news/tag/american-football) ### [Have your say in AFQ future! 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