Northern Ireland's performance pathway
National Conference League
Operated by the Northern Amateur Football League, the National Conference League introduces a phased national pathway across three divisions.
National competition structure
Clear progression between levels
Conference Premier live from August 2026
About the league
A national pathway for ambitious clubs
The National Conference League will provide a clear, modern competition
structure while remaining connected to the established NAFL website for
fixtures, results and tables.
Competition structure
Three levels. One national competition.
Conference Premier is live for 2026/27. League One and League Two launch in August 2027 for the 2027/28 season.
Information and applications
Documents
Download the latest application information and league documents.