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Value of Tourism — Northern Territory

Visitor numbers and spend for the Territory, updated quarterly by Tourism NT.

AFL Northern Territory Annual Report 2023/24

Participation numbers, club counts and finances for football in the Territory, from the organisation that runs it.

Darwin Airport climate averages

The Bureau of Meteorology's long-term monthly averages for Darwin: rainfall, rain days, sunshine and temperature. The source for every weather claim on this site.

NT AFL Taskforce

The Northern Territory Government's page for the taskforce pushing the bid — membership and terms of reference.

FINALLY! GWS report 8.574m profit for 2025 (inc Gov grants) - SportsIndustryAU

GWS have FINALLY reported a comprehensive profit of $8.574m on revenue of 71.034m (including Gov grant revenue of 11.068m for facility upgrades)

PM backs bid for future NT AFL team, no promises on funding

Anthony Albanese says he would love to see the creation of a Northern Territory AFL team while visiting the Tiwi Islands in the NT.

PM grilled on AFL team, Garma snub in first Tiwi trip

Anthony Albanese has defended his decision not to attend a major Indigenous festival during a historic maiden trip...

Where ex-AFL CEO is pushing for 20th team to join in 2032

“It’s pretty exciting, I think.”

AFL set sights on Indigenous players making up 10 per cent of league

The AFL is reportedly taking measures to increase the number of Indigenous players in the competition to 10 per cent.First reported by The Age on Friday, the league's First Nations strategy includes t...

AFL Returns to the Territory – Matches Locked in for 2026 - Play AFL

AFL fans across the Northern Territory can look forward to another thrilling year of elite football in 2026

How the AFL's 20th team could help boost Indigenous numbers

Joel Jeffrey says moving far away from family is one of the biggest obstacles for Indigenous AFL players

New AFL boss on Tassie entry date, the 20th team and international expansion

New AFL Chair Craig Drummond sat down with AFL.com.au's Damian Barrett for a wide-ranging interview

Ticket Information: 2026 AFL Matches in Darwin & Alice Springs - Play AFL

See when you can secure your tickets!

Beyond Tasmania, the race for the AFL's 20th team is heating up

The race for the location of the AFL’s 20th team is heating up. As powerbrokers across the nation are starting to stake their claims, Sean Lawson and Cody Atkinson look at the options.

"Wretched for the comp": Why AFL needs 20th team

Gerard Whateley outlines what needs to happen in AFL expansion.

Northern Territory vs Western Australia: The Race Is Officially On For Team #20 - The Mongrel Punt

The race for the 20th AFL licence is on, with Western Australia and the Northern Territory both in the mix. Jeremy Wohlfart breaks it down.

NRL to continue in Darwin as new club lands agreement

The Eels have played a game in Darwin for 12 years.

Dillon opens up on AFL's future, Tassie debut - and the 'romantic' choice for 20th team

Andrew Dillon is reminded often that while his primary focus is the birth of the AFL's 19th team, plenty of others are thinking ahead…

It's too hot, too small and too far away - but Darwin is still the best choice for AFL's 20th side

Where does Darwin stand in their quest for an AFL licence? The AFL, the existing eighteen clubs (soon to be nineteen with Tasmania entering…

2025 AFL Financial Result

The AFL has forwarded its 2025 financial results to the Presidents and Chairs of the 18 clubs, ahead of next month’s Annual General Meeting

2025 GC SUNS Financial Result

Gold Coast SUNS has finalised its 2025 financial result, with the club posting an operating profit of $809,331 for the financial year ending in October 2025.

AFL Returns to the Territory in 2025 - Play AFL

See whos playing in the NT in 2025

As the NRL edges into Darwin, does the AFL need to be more proactive in the NT?

The NRL has signed a new deal to play games in the NT, so will the AFL look to defend its territory?

Aussie Rules participation hits record 625,000 participants in 2025

National participation reaches a record-breaking 625,000 participants in 2025

"All roads lead" to the Northern Territory for AFL's 20th license following shock revelation from WA

The AFL is set to have 19 teams when Tasmania joins in 2028, but a push to have a 20th has come from multiple regions of the country.

'We want the next Cyril Riolis and Andrew McLeods': Territory's latest plea to join AFL

Northern Territory government and football administrators are ready to push ahead for possibly the AFL's 20th team, but the bid's entry should come later than they think, according to a former premier...

Northern Territory Presents Strategic Case for 20th AFL Team - Ministry of Sport

On Thursday, the Australian Football League Team Northern Territory Taskforce officially released a strategic business case, which includes a 10-year-plan to establish a Northern Territory based AFL club. The Taskforce, […]

Northern Territory's ambitious bid for 20th AFL club, strategic business case revealed

The Northern Territory is gearing up to make a bid to become the AFL's 20th team with key figures Nathan Buckley, Andrew McLeod and Andrew Demetriou central to the process.

'A truly national competition': The NT makes its case for its own AFL side within a decade

A newly released business case says an NT team would need federal government support, but argues it would boost the territory's economy by $116 million each year and improve liveability, health and social outcomes.

Business case enhances NT bid for AFL's 20th licence

A bid to establish an AFL team in the Northern Territory has gained momentum, with the addition of three AFL heavyweights to a taskforce investigating the financial feasibility of a 20th league club -...

Northern Territory steps up push for AFL licence

An AFL club could be ready playing at a new Darwin stadium in seven to 10 years, according...

Taskforce releases business case for Northern Territory AFL team and Darwin City Stadium

Weighing up the options for the AFL’s 20th team

There was plenty of fanfare and goodwill across the Australian Rules football community when the AFL’s 19th team, the Tasmania Devils, officially launched in...

FOOTBALL COMMUNITY SETS NEW PARTICIPATION RECORD IN 2024! - Play AFL

NT Just loves footy!

Greats join taskforce as Northern Territory pushes claims

With a 20th AFL licence starting to be talked about the NT has started preparing its case

KEVIN SHEEDY'S 49-YEAR CONNECTION WITH NORTHERN TERRITORY FOOTBALL - Play AFL

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NT MAKES ITS CASE FOR A TERRITORY AFL TEAM - Play AFL

A report has been released.

Northern Territory steps up push for AFL licence

An AFL club could be ready playing at a new Darwin stadium in seven to 10 years, according to a strategic business case.

Concepts for proposed Darwin City Stadium revealed

Two concept designs have been revealed for the ambitious $300 million Darwin City Stadium project, with industry leaders welcoming the proposal.

Why doesn't the Northern Territory have its own team in the AFL?

When it comes to AFL the Northern Territory punches above its weight — per capita more Territorians participate than anywhere else and it's produced a number of the game's most celebrated players. So why doesn't it have a team?

McLeod captain, Riolis prominent in AFLNT Team of Century

Adelaide great Andrew McLeod is named captain of the Northern Territory's AFL Team of the Century.

Almanac Footy: The 20th Team

Concepts revealed for AFLNT’s new Darwin Stadium plan

Darwin City Stadium Plans Released For Consultation - Play AFL

This comprehensive plan, now released to the public for consultation, sets the foundation for a state-of-the-art stadium and sports infrastructure in the Northern Territory.