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AFL and NRL professional sports expansion
Overview
The Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) are undergoing significant expansion with the addition of new professional clubs. The Tasmania Devils are scheduled to join the AFL/AFLW in 2028, supported by a reported A$12 million annual commitment from the Tasmanian government and funding for a new stadium project.
In the NRL, the Perth Bears are expected to launch in 2027, while the Papua New Guinea Chiefs are slated to join as the league’s 19th franchise in 2028. To prepare for entry, the PNG Chiefs are exploring major upgrades to the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, with plans to potentially increase capacity from 15,000 to 25,000 and add corporate infrastructure. The unveiling of the team’s maiden jersey was attended by Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Entities
National Football Stadium · PNG Chiefs · Tasmania Devils · Lorna McPherson · Perth Bears
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesPNG Chiefs plan stadium expansion for NRL entry
The PNG Chiefs are planning to expand the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby to 25,000 capacity ahead of their 2028 NRL debut.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAFL and NRL prepare for major club expansions
New expansion teams including the Tasmania Devils (AFL), Perth Bears (NRL), and Papua New Guinea Chiefs (NRL) are preparing to launch between 2027 and 2028.
Sources
thepngbulletin.com · theqldr.com.au