# New Zealand football league system

The New Zealand league system is the structure of leagues nationally and regionally, updated for the 2021 season. The system previously had a path from grassroots to the top flight but that stopped in 2004, with the New Zealand Football Championship being created as a replacement to the former New Zealand National Soccer League.
The current top flight of New Zealand Football is the National League, which had its inaugural season in 2021.
The top 4 Divisions of the Northern Region Football leagues for both men and women (Tiers 2–5) were restructured for the 2023 season.

## Cups

The premier cup competition in New Zealand is the Chatham Cup which dates back to 1923.
Regional cup competitions are also run within federations, allowing multiple teams from the same club to enter.

## Men's structure

Clubs at the top of the pyramid are only permitted to enter a single team in their confederation's higher levels. Other teams from the same club are permitted to enter teams below this threshold, but have restrictions on promotion. Clevedon FC and Banks Peninsula AFC are currently the lowest ranked 1st team in the country, playing in NRF South Division 9 and Mainland Division 10 (Tier 14) respectively.
| Level | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) |
| 1 | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs | New Zealand National League 10 clubs |
| 2 (provisionally) | Northern League 12 clubs – 4 qualifications, 2 relegations | Northern League 12 clubs – 4 qualifications, 2 relegations | Northern League 12 clubs – 4 qualifications, 2 relegations | Northern League 12 clubs – 4 qualifications, 2 relegations | Northern League 12 clubs – 4 qualifications, 2 relegations | Northern League 12 clubs – 4 qualifications, 2 relegations | Northern League 12 clubs – 4 qualifications, 2 relegations | Northern League 12 clubs – 4 qualifications, 2 relegations | Northern League 12 clubs – 4 qualifications, 2 relegations | Northern League 12 clubs – 4 qualifications, 2 relegations | Central League 10 clubs – 3 qualifications, 1 relegation | Central League 10 clubs – 3 qualifications, 1 relegation | Central League 10 clubs – 3 qualifications, 1 relegation | Central League 10 clubs – 3 qualifications, 1 relegation | Central League 10 clubs – 3 qualifications, 1 relegation | Central League 10 clubs – 3 qualifications, 1 relegation | Central League 10 clubs – 3 qualifications, 1 relegation | Central League 10 clubs – 3 qualifications, 1 relegation | Central League 10 clubs – 3 qualifications, 1 relegation | Central League 10 clubs – 3 qualifications, 1 relegation | Southern League 10 clubs – 2 qualifications, 1 relegation | Southern League 10 clubs – 2 qualifications, 1 relegation | Southern League 10 clubs – 2 qualifications, 1 relegation | Southern League 10 clubs – 2 qualifications, 1 relegation | Southern League 10 clubs – 2 qualifications, 1 relegation | Southern League 10 clubs – 2 qualifications, 1 relegation | Southern League 10 clubs – 2 qualifications, 1 relegation | Southern League 10 clubs – 2 qualifications, 1 relegation | Southern League 10 clubs – 2 qualifications, 1 relegation | Southern League 10 clubs – 2 qualifications, 1 relegation |
| 3 | NRFL Championship 12 clubs – 2 promotions, 2 relegations | NRFL Championship 12 clubs – 2 promotions, 2 relegations | NRFL Championship 12 clubs – 2 promotions, 2 relegations | NRFL Championship 12 clubs – 2 promotions, 2 relegations | NRFL Championship 12 clubs – 2 promotions, 2 relegations | NRFL Championship 12 clubs – 2 promotions, 2 relegations | NRFL Championship 12 clubs – 2 promotions, 2 relegations | NRFL Championship 12 clubs – 2 promotions, 2 relegations | NRFL Championship 12 clubs – 2 promotions, 2 relegations | NRFL Championship 12 clubs – 2 promotions, 2 relegations | Central League 2 10 clubs - 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Central League 2 10 clubs - 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Central League 2 10 clubs - 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Central League 2 10 clubs - 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Central League 2 10 clubs - 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Central League 2 10 clubs - 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Central League 2 10 clubs - 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Central League 2 10 clubs - 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Central League 2 10 clubs - 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Central League 2 10 clubs - 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Canterbury Premiership League 10 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1 relegation | Canterbury Premiership League 10 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1 relegation | Canterbury Premiership League 10 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1 relegation | Canterbury Premiership League 10 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1 relegation | Nelson Bays Premiership League 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1 relegation | Nelson Bays Premiership League 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1 relegation | Nelson Bays Premiership League 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1 relegation | Nelson Bays Premiership League 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1 relegation | Southern Premiership 10 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 0-1 relegations | Southern Premiership 10 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 0-1 relegations | Southern Premiership 10 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 0-1 relegations | Southern Premiership 10 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 0-1 relegations |
| 4 | NRFL Northern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations NRFL Southern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations | NRFL Northern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations NRFL Southern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations | NRFL Northern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations NRFL Southern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations | NRFL Northern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations NRFL Southern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations | NRFL Northern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations NRFL Southern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations | NRFL Northern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations NRFL Southern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations | NRFL Northern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations NRFL Southern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations | NRFL Northern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations NRFL Southern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations | NRFL Northern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations NRFL Southern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations | NRFL Northern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations NRFL Southern Conference 8 clubs – 0–1 promotions, 1–2 relegations | Horizons Premiership – 8 clubs Pacific Premiership – 7 clubs Taranaki Premiership – 8 clubs | Horizons Premiership – 8 clubs Pacific Premiership – 7 clubs Taranaki Premiership – 8 clubs | Horizons Premiership – 8 clubs Pacific Premiership – 7 clubs Taranaki Premiership – 8 clubs | Horizons Premiership – 8 clubs Pacific Premiership – 7 clubs Taranaki Premiership – 8 clubs | Horizons Premiership – 8 clubs Pacific Premiership – 7 clubs Taranaki Premiership – 8 clubs | Capital 1 – 10 clubs | Capital 1 – 10 clubs | Capital 1 – 10 clubs | Capital 1 – 10 clubs | Capital 1 – 10 clubs | Canterbury Championship League – 10 clubs | Canterbury Championship League – 10 clubs | Canterbury Championship League – 10 clubs | Canterbury Championship League – 10 clubs | Nelson Bays Division 2 – 8 clubs Marlborough Division 1 – 4 clubs | Nelson Bays Division 2 – 8 clubs Marlborough Division 1 – 4 clubs | Nelson Bays Division 2 – 8 clubs Marlborough Division 1 – 4 clubs | Nelson Bays Division 2 – 8 clubs Marlborough Division 1 – 4 clubs | South Canterbury Division 1 – 5 clubs Otago Division 1 – 8 clubs Southland Division 1 – 6 clubs | South Canterbury Division 1 – 5 clubs Otago Division 1 – 8 clubs Southland Division 1 – 6 clubs | South Canterbury Division 1 – 5 clubs Otago Division 1 – 8 clubs Southland Division 1 – 6 clubs | South Canterbury Division 1 – 5 clubs Otago Division 1 – 8 clubs Southland Division 1 – 6 clubs |
| 5 | NRF League One 8 clubs 1 promotion | NRF League One 8 clubs 1 promotion | NRF League One 8 clubs 1 promotion | NRF League One 8 clubs 1 promotion | NRF League One 8 clubs 1 promotion | WaiBOP League One 10 clubs – 1 promotion | WaiBOP League One 10 clubs – 1 promotion | WaiBOP League One 10 clubs – 1 promotion | WaiBOP League One 10 clubs – 1 promotion | WaiBOP League One 10 clubs – 1 promotion | Horizons Championship – 8 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 2 – 10 clubs Eastern League Division 1 – 12 clubs Taranaki Championship – 12 clubs | Horizons Championship – 8 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 2 – 10 clubs Eastern League Division 1 – 12 clubs Taranaki Championship – 12 clubs | Horizons Championship – 8 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 2 – 10 clubs Eastern League Division 1 – 12 clubs Taranaki Championship – 12 clubs | Horizons Championship – 8 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 2 – 10 clubs Eastern League Division 1 – 12 clubs Taranaki Championship – 12 clubs | Horizons Championship – 8 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 2 – 10 clubs Eastern League Division 1 – 12 clubs Taranaki Championship – 12 clubs | Capital 2 – 10 clubs | Capital 2 – 10 clubs | Capital 2 – 10 clubs | Capital 2 – 10 clubs | Capital 2 – 10 clubs | Canterbury Division 1 – 10 clubs | Canterbury Division 1 – 10 clubs | Canterbury Division 1 – 10 clubs | Canterbury Division 1 – 10 clubs | Nelson Division 3 – 6 clubs Marlborough Division 2 – 8 clubs | Nelson Division 3 – 6 clubs Marlborough Division 2 – 8 clubs | Nelson Division 3 – 6 clubs Marlborough Division 2 – 8 clubs | Nelson Division 3 – 6 clubs Marlborough Division 2 – 8 clubs | South Canterbury Division 2 – 5 clubs Otago Division 2 – 7 clubs Southland Division 2 – 6 clubs | South Canterbury Division 2 – 5 clubs Otago Division 2 – 7 clubs Southland Division 2 – 6 clubs | South Canterbury Division 2 – 5 clubs Otago Division 2 – 7 clubs Southland Division 2 – 6 clubs | South Canterbury Division 2 – 5 clubs Otago Division 2 – 7 clubs Southland Division 2 – 6 clubs |
| 6 | NRF Northland Division 1 – 8 clubs NRF Division 1 – 10 clubs | NRF Northland Division 1 – 8 clubs NRF Division 1 – 10 clubs | NRF Northland Division 1 – 8 clubs NRF Division 1 – 10 clubs | NRF Northland Division 1 – 8 clubs NRF Division 1 – 10 clubs | NRF Northland Division 1 – 8 clubs NRF Division 1 – 10 clubs | Waikato Division 1 – 8 clubs Bay League Division 1 – 6 clubs | Waikato Division 1 – 8 clubs Bay League Division 1 – 6 clubs | Waikato Division 1 – 8 clubs Bay League Division 1 – 6 clubs | Waikato Division 1 – 8 clubs Bay League Division 1 – 6 clubs | Waikato Division 1 – 8 clubs Bay League Division 1 – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 1 – 9 clubs Whanganui Championship – 9 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 2 – 10 clubs Eastern League Division II – 12 clubs Taranaki Division 1 – 12 clubs | Manawatu Division 1 – 9 clubs Whanganui Championship – 9 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 2 – 10 clubs Eastern League Division II – 12 clubs Taranaki Division 1 – 12 clubs | Manawatu Division 1 – 9 clubs Whanganui Championship – 9 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 2 – 10 clubs Eastern League Division II – 12 clubs Taranaki Division 1 – 12 clubs | Manawatu Division 1 – 9 clubs Whanganui Championship – 9 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 2 – 10 clubs Eastern League Division II – 12 clubs Taranaki Division 1 – 12 clubs | Manawatu Division 1 – 9 clubs Whanganui Championship – 9 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 2 – 10 clubs Eastern League Division II – 12 clubs Taranaki Division 1 – 12 clubs | Capital 3 – 10 clubs | Capital 3 – 10 clubs | Capital 3 – 10 clubs | Capital 3 – 10 clubs | Capital 3 – 10 clubs | Canterbury Division 2 – 10 clubs Nelson Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 2 – 10 clubs Nelson Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 2 – 10 clubs Nelson Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 2 – 10 clubs Nelson Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 2 – 10 clubs Nelson Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 2 – 10 clubs Nelson Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 2 – 10 clubs Nelson Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 2 – 10 clubs Nelson Division 4 – 8 clubs | South Canterbury Division 3 – 7 clubs Otago Division 3 – 8 clubs Southland Division 2 – 12 clubs | South Canterbury Division 3 – 7 clubs Otago Division 3 – 8 clubs Southland Division 2 – 12 clubs | South Canterbury Division 3 – 7 clubs Otago Division 3 – 8 clubs Southland Division 2 – 12 clubs | South Canterbury Division 3 – 7 clubs Otago Division 3 – 8 clubs Southland Division 2 – 12 clubs |
| 7 | NRF Northland Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 2 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2 – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 2 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2 – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 2 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2 – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 2 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2 – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 2 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2 – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 2 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2 – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 2 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2 – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 2 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2 – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 2 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2 – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 2 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2 – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 10 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 3 – 10 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 10 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 3 – 10 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 10 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 3 – 10 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 10 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 3 – 10 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 10 clubs Hawke's Bay Division 3 – 10 clubs | Capital 4 - 10 clubs | Capital 4 - 10 clubs | Capital 4 - 10 clubs | Capital 4 - 10 clubs | Capital 4 - 10 clubs | Canterbury Division 3 – 8 clubs Otago Division 4 – 11 clubs | Canterbury Division 3 – 8 clubs Otago Division 4 – 11 clubs | Canterbury Division 3 – 8 clubs Otago Division 4 – 11 clubs | Canterbury Division 3 – 8 clubs Otago Division 4 – 11 clubs | Canterbury Division 3 – 8 clubs Otago Division 4 – 11 clubs | Canterbury Division 3 – 8 clubs Otago Division 4 – 11 clubs | Canterbury Division 3 – 8 clubs Otago Division 4 – 11 clubs | Canterbury Division 3 – 8 clubs Otago Division 4 – 11 clubs | Canterbury Division 3 – 8 clubs Otago Division 4 – 11 clubs | Canterbury Division 3 – 8 clubs Otago Division 4 – 11 clubs |
| 8 | NRF Northland Division 3 – 8 clubs NRF Division 3 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 3 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2B – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 3 – 8 clubs NRF Division 3 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 3 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2B – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 3 – 8 clubs NRF Division 3 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 3 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2B – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 3 – 8 clubs NRF Division 3 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 3 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2B – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 3 – 8 clubs NRF Division 3 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 3 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2B – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 3 – 8 clubs NRF Division 3 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 3 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2B – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 3 – 8 clubs NRF Division 3 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 3 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2B – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 3 – 8 clubs NRF Division 3 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 3 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2B – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 3 – 8 clubs NRF Division 3 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 3 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2B – 6 clubs | NRF Northland Division 3 – 8 clubs NRF Division 3 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 3 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 2B – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 12 clubs Wellington 1 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 1 – 9 clubs Wairarapa 1 – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 12 clubs Wellington 1 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 1 – 9 clubs Wairarapa 1 – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 12 clubs Wellington 1 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 1 – 9 clubs Wairarapa 1 – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 12 clubs Wellington 1 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 1 – 9 clubs Wairarapa 1 – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 12 clubs Wellington 1 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 1 – 9 clubs Wairarapa 1 – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 12 clubs Wellington 1 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 1 – 9 clubs Wairarapa 1 – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 12 clubs Wellington 1 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 1 – 9 clubs Wairarapa 1 – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 12 clubs Wellington 1 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 1 – 9 clubs Wairarapa 1 – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 12 clubs Wellington 1 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 1 – 9 clubs Wairarapa 1 – 6 clubs | Manawatu Division 2 – 12 clubs Wellington 1 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 1 – 9 clubs Wairarapa 1 – 6 clubs | Canterbury Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 4 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 4 – 8 clubs |
| 9 | NRF Northland Division 4 – 9 clubs NRF Division 4 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 4 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 3 – 7 clubs | NRF Northland Division 4 – 9 clubs NRF Division 4 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 4 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 3 – 7 clubs | NRF Northland Division 4 – 9 clubs NRF Division 4 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 4 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 3 – 7 clubs | NRF Northland Division 4 – 9 clubs NRF Division 4 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 4 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 3 – 7 clubs | NRF Northland Division 4 – 9 clubs NRF Division 4 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 4 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 3 – 7 clubs | NRF Northland Division 4 – 9 clubs NRF Division 4 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 4 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 3 – 7 clubs | NRF Northland Division 4 – 9 clubs NRF Division 4 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 4 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 3 – 7 clubs | NRF Northland Division 4 – 9 clubs NRF Division 4 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 4 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 3 – 7 clubs | NRF Northland Division 4 – 9 clubs NRF Division 4 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 4 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 3 – 7 clubs | NRF Northland Division 4 – 9 clubs NRF Division 4 – 10 clubs Waikato Division 4 – 10 clubs Bay League Division 3 – 7 clubs | Wellington 2 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 2 – 6 clubs Wairarapa 2/3 – 14 clubs | Wellington 2 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 2 – 6 clubs Wairarapa 2/3 – 14 clubs | Wellington 2 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 2 – 6 clubs Wairarapa 2/3 – 14 clubs | Wellington 2 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 2 – 6 clubs Wairarapa 2/3 – 14 clubs | Wellington 2 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 2 – 6 clubs Wairarapa 2/3 – 14 clubs | Wellington 2 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 2 – 6 clubs Wairarapa 2/3 – 14 clubs | Wellington 2 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 2 – 6 clubs Wairarapa 2/3 – 14 clubs | Wellington 2 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 2 – 6 clubs Wairarapa 2/3 – 14 clubs | Wellington 2 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 2 – 6 clubs Wairarapa 2/3 – 14 clubs | Wellington 2 – 10 clubs Horowhenua/Kapiti Local League 2 – 6 clubs Wairarapa 2/3 – 14 clubs | Canterbury Division 5 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 5 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 5 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 5 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 5 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 5 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 5 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 5 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 5 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 5 – 8 clubs |
| 10 | NRF Division 5 – 12 clubs | NRF Division 5 – 12 clubs | NRF Division 5 – 12 clubs | NRF Division 5 – 12 clubs | NRF Division 5 – 12 clubs | NRF Division 5 – 12 clubs | NRF Division 5 – 12 clubs | NRF Division 5 – 12 clubs | NRF Division 5 – 12 clubs | NRF Division 5 – 12 clubs | Wellington 3 – 10 clubs | Wellington 3 – 10 clubs | Wellington 3 – 10 clubs | Wellington 3 – 10 clubs | Wellington 3 – 10 clubs | Wellington 3 – 10 clubs | Wellington 3 – 10 clubs | Wellington 3 – 10 clubs | Wellington 3 – 10 clubs | Wellington 3 – 10 clubs | Canterbury Division 6 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 6 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 6 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 6 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 6 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 6 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 6 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 6 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 6 – 8 clubs | Canterbury Division 6 – 8 clubs |
| 11 | NRF Harbour Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 6 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 6 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 6 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 6 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 6 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 6 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 6 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 6 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 6 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 6 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 6 – 9 clubs | Wellington 4 – 10 clubs | Wellington 4 – 10 clubs | Wellington 4 – 10 clubs | Wellington 4 – 10 clubs | Wellington 4 – 10 clubs | Wellington 4 – 10 clubs | Wellington 4 – 10 clubs | Wellington 4 – 10 clubs | Wellington 4 – 10 clubs | Wellington 4 – 10 clubs | Canterbury Division 7 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 7 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 7 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 7 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 7 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 7 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 7 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 7 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 7 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 7 – 7 clubs |
| 12 | NRF Harbour Division 7 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 7 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 7 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 7 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 7 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 7 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 7 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 7 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 7 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 7 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 7 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 7 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 7 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 7 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 7 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 7 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 7 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 7 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 7 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 7 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 7 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 7 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 7 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 7 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 7 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 7 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 7 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 7 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 7 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 7 – 10 clubs | Wellington 5 – 16 clubs | Wellington 5 – 16 clubs | Wellington 5 – 16 clubs | Wellington 5 – 16 clubs | Wellington 5 – 16 clubs | Wellington 5 – 16 clubs | Wellington 5 – 16 clubs | Wellington 5 – 16 clubs | Wellington 5 – 16 clubs | Wellington 5 – 16 clubs | Canterbury Division 8 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 8 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 8 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 8 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 8 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 8 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 8 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 8 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 8 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 8 – 7 clubs |
| 13 | NRF Harbour Division 8 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 8 – 9 clubs NRF South Division 8 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 8 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 8 – 9 clubs NRF South Division 8 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 8 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 8 – 9 clubs NRF South Division 8 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 8 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 8 – 9 clubs NRF South Division 8 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 8 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 8 – 9 clubs NRF South Division 8 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 8 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 8 – 9 clubs NRF South Division 8 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 8 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 8 – 9 clubs NRF South Division 8 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 8 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 8 – 9 clubs NRF South Division 8 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 8 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 8 – 9 clubs NRF South Division 8 – 10 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 8 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 8 – 9 clubs NRF South Division 8 – 10 clubs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Canterbury Division 9 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 9 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 9 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 9 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 9 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 9 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 9 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 9 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 9 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 9 – 7 clubs |
| 14 | NRF Harbour Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 9 – 8 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 9 – 8 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 9 – 8 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 9 – 8 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 9 – 8 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 9 – 8 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 9 – 8 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 9 – 8 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 9 – 8 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 9 – 10 clubs NRF South Division 9 – 8 clubs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Canterbury Division 10 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 10 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 10 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 10 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 10 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 10 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 10 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 10 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 10 – 7 clubs | Canterbury Division 10 – 7 clubs |
| 15 | NRF Harbour Division 10 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 10 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 10 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 10 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 10 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 10 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 10 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 10 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 10 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 10 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 10 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 10 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 10 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 10 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 10 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 10 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 10 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 10 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 10 – 9 clubs NRF Central Division 10 – 9 clubs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## Women's structure

Sources
| Level | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) | League(s)/division(s) |
| 1 | New Zealand Women's National League 10 clubs | New Zealand Women's National League 10 clubs | New Zealand Women's National League 10 clubs | New Zealand Women's National League 10 clubs | New Zealand Women's National League 10 clubs | New Zealand Women's National League 10 clubs |
| 2 | NRFL Women's Premiership 8 clubs – 4 qualifications, 1 relegation | NRFL Women's Premiership 8 clubs – 4 qualifications, 1 relegation | Capital W-League 7 clubs – 1 relegation | Capital W-League 7 clubs – 1 relegation | South Island League – 9 clubs | South Island League – 9 clubs |
| 3 | NRFL Women's Championship 8 clubs – 1 promotion, 1 relegation | NRFL Women's Championship 8 clubs – 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Central Women's Federation League – 5 clubs | Women's Capital Premier 8 clubs – 1 promotion, 1 relegation | Canterbury Women's Premiership League – 7 clubs | Women's Southern Premier League – 7 clubs |
| 4 | NRF Women's Conference 6 clubs – 0–1 promotions | WaiBOP W-League 6 clubs – 0–1 promotions | Manawatu Premiership – 6 clubs Whanganui Kelly Hiroa League – 8 clubs Hawke's Bay Women's Division 1 – 5 clubs Gisborne Eastern League – 6 clubs Taranaki Women's Premiership – 12 clubs | Capital Women's 1 – 10 clubs | Canterbury Women's Championship League – 8 clubs Nelson Women's Premiership Division 1 – 11 clubs Marlborough Women's Social League – 3 clubs | Otago Division One – 6 clubs Southland Kolk Cup – 7 clubs |
| 5 | NRF Women's Northland Division 1 – 5 clubs NRF Women's Division 1 – 8 clubs Waikato Women's Division 1 – 8 clubs Women's Bay League Division 1 – 9 clubs | NRF Women's Northland Division 1 – 5 clubs NRF Women's Division 1 – 8 clubs Waikato Women's Division 1 – 8 clubs Women's Bay League Division 1 – 9 clubs | Manawatu Women's Championship – 6 clubs Hawkes Bay Women's Division 2 – 7 clubs | Capital Women's 2 – 10 clubs | — | Otago Division Two – 8 clubs |
| 6 | NRF Northland Women's Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Women's Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Women's Division 2 – 9 clubs | NRF Northland Women's Division 2 – 6 clubs NRF Women's Division 2 – 10 clubs Waikato Women's Division 2 – 9 clubs | — | Capital Women's 3 – 11 clubs | — | — |
| 7 | NRF Harbour Division 3 – 7 clubs NRF Central Division 3 – 9 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 3 – 7 clubs NRF Central Division 3 – 9 clubs | — | Wairarapa League – 4 clubs | — | — |
| 8 | NRF Harbour Division 4 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 4 – 8 clubs | NRF Harbour Division 4 – 10 clubs NRF Central Division 4 – 8 clubs | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | NRF Central Division 5 – 7 clubs | NRF Central Division 5 – 7 clubs | — | — | — | — |