2026 transfer window information

For all players considering moving clubs during the upcoming transfer window, the following information is important to consider ahead of any agreements.

New Balance NPL WA Men's and State League first teams

• These leagues are governed by the Men's Professional Registration Window
• The window will be open from Wednesday 24 June to Thursday 2 July
• Players can only move during this window
• Players currently under contract and seeking a move must agree to a mutual termination of their existing contract with their current club before they can move

New Balance NPL WA Women's first team

• This league is governed by the Women's Professional Registration Window
• This window has now closed for 2026. Clubs can only add players to their first-team roster in accordance with the special conditions outlined in their roster rules

All other senior men's and women's competitions, including Reserves, NPLW U21 and U18 Leagues

• These leagues are all considered Amateur and only Amateur players may play in these leagues

As per the Football West Competition Rules: 

Article 22.4
A player who has previously been validly registered on PlayFootball in the current season for a club may only register for another club in the current season before 5pm WST on 2 July in that competition year, in accordance with and subject to compliance with the National Registration, Status and Transfer Regulations.

Article 22.5
The movement of players between clubs, as described in Paragraph 7, does not apply to MiniRoos, 12s, Junior League and Junior Girls League competitions, however, these competitions may be subject to the National Registration, Status and Transfer Regulations.

If you have been previously registered with a club in Australia, you can only join a new club before 5pm on 2 July 2025.

Before a player can be registered at a new club, they must first deregister from their existing club via PlayFootball. For an Amateur, this process can take seven (7) days from the request to deregister. Therefore, we advise anyone seeking such a move to begin the process before 24 June to ensure sufficient time to conclude the deregistration process and enable you to register at a new club.

Additional considerations from the National Registration, Status and Transfer Regulations (NRSTR)

Important information for players who have already registered and played for two (2) clubs this season:

Rule 6.13(d)
A player may be registered for a maximum of three (3) clubs in each form of the game during a season. During this period, the player is only eligible to play in matches (other than friendly or trial matches) for two (2) clubs in each form of the game. This article 6.13(d) does not affect the operation of article 6.12 (a).

Important information for players who were last registered as a professional but wish to move to Amateur status:

Rule 5.3 Reacquisition of Amateur Status
A player registered as a professional cannot reregister as an Amateur until at least 30 days after his or her last match as a professional.

Please consider these player movement rules and the competition rules for the leagues you wish to move to so that you can ensure your eligibility and ability to move and avoid any disappointment after this period.