Current Clubs
There are currently eight clubs from New Zealand playing in the New Zealand Football Championship. Unlike most European leagues, there is no system for promotion and relegation. This system is similar to leagues in Australia and in the United States.
| Team | City, Region | Stadium | Joined | Head Coach | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ASB Premiership Clubs | ||||||
| Auckland City FC | Auckland, Auckland Region | Kiwitea Street | 2004 | Ramon Tribulietx | ||
| Canterbury United | Christchurch, Canterbury Region | ASB Football Park | 2004 | Keith Braithwaite | ||
| Hawke's Bay United | Napier, Hawke's Bay Region | Bluewater Stadium | 2004 | Chris Greatholder | ||
| Otago United | Dunedin, Otago Region | Forsyth Barr Stadium | 2004 | Richard Murray | ||
| Team Wellington | Wellington, Wellington Region | David Farrington Park | 2004 | Matt Calcott | ||
| Waikato FC | Hamilton, Waikato Region | Porritt Stadium | 2004 | Mark Cossey | ||
| Waitakere United | Waitakere City, Auckland Region | Fred Taylor Park | 2004 | Paul Marshall | ||
| YoungHeart Manawatu | Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui Region | Memorial Park | 2004 | Stu Jacobs | ||
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