AFL Europe hosts various events across the continent for members to spectate or participate in.
The majority of the events run annually taking place from March through to August. National Leagues also take place in many countries, find your countries website for more information.
Find out more about each of our events below.
Grand Final Lunch
The AFL Europe Grand Final Lunch is the ultimate celebration of football, community, and corporate connection. We unite our European footballing family with Australian and UK industry leaders to honour Aussie sport, leadership, and business. Experience the excitement of the Grand Final while building powerful relationships.
Fitzpatrick Cup
The AFL Europe Fitzpatrick Cup is an annual Australian Rules football tournament catering to university and college teams to play a 9-a-side format.
The latest addition was hosted in Belfast in 2026 and was won by UCC Red in both the men’s and women’s compeitions.
Champions League
The AFL Europe Champions League is the premier Club competition for Australian Rules football teams across Europe. Featuring the top men’s and women’s Club teams who have earnt the right to participate via winning their respective domestic Leagues.
This years competition was held in Lyon, France with the Wandsworth Demons and the Cork Vikings defending their men’s and women’s titles respectively.
ANZAC Cup
Commemorating the anniversary of the Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux that took place during WW1, the men’s and women’s Australian ‘Spirit’ sides go head-to-head with the French national teams to contest the ANZAC Cup.
Played since 2009, the 32 Australian men and women selected to represent their country in the ANZAC Cup are done so based on their own personal or family connection to the armed forces rather than their specific footballing experience or ability, placing extra importance on the already momentous honour of pulling on the green and gold.
Euro Cup
The AFL Europe Euro Cup is an annual one-day tournament that brings together national teams from throughout Europe to compete in Australian Rules football. Played in the fast-paced 9-a-side format, the Euro Cup is a thrilling showcase of skill, speed and national pride.
The next edition of the Euro Cup will take place in Newcaslte, England on July 4th.
European Championships
The AFL Europe European Championships is the pinnacle tournament for national teams competing in Australian Rules football across Europe. The event features full format 18-a-side matches, showcasing the highest level of skill and athleticism in the region. Both men’s and women’s teams battle it out over several days to claim the prestigious title of European Champions.
Gather Round Breakfast
Held in conjunction with the South Australia Club, the Gather Round Breakfast brings together expats, volunteers, players and industry leaders in a celebration of community culture and connection. The breakfast draws on South Australia’s deep-rooted football heritage to bring together our European footballing family and the Australian and UK business community.
Official AFL Europe Partners
