AFL China

🇨🇳🏉 TEAM CHINA IS READY.

Five days to go until the 2026 AFL Asian Championships, and we can’t wait to get to Pattaya and pull on the China Reds jumper.

Players are coming together from across China, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Tianjin, Xiamen, Chengdu and beyond.

Different cities. Different clubs. One China team.

This is what AFL in China is all about, bringing people together from across the country to compete, represent and build something bigger.

Pattaya, we’re coming. 🇨🇳🔥

GO CHINA REDS! 🏉🇨🇳

🇨🇳 CHINA REDS 2026 MERCH DROP

The 2026 China Reds merch has landed!

Support AFL China and the China Reds on the road to the 2026 AFL Asian Championships and grab a piece of this year’s official team merch.

👕 China Reds Playing Guernsey — 198RMB / 42AUD
👕 China Reds Training Singlet — 108RMB / 22AUD
🧢 Bucket Hat — 88RMB / 18AUD
🏉 Players Running T-Shirt — 128RMB / 27AUD

Limited order — once it’s gone, it’s gone.

📩 PM me with your item + size to order.

Wear the colours. Back the team. China Reds 2026. 🇨🇳

While most of the city is still asleep, a football flies across a beach in Xiamen.

No stadium. No crowds. No lights.

Just teammates, the sound of the ocean, and a shared passion for Australian Rules Football.

Moments like these remind us that footy isn't just played in Australia. It's growing across Asia, one kick, one mark, and one training session at a time.

This is what AFL China is all about.


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The inaugural South China Cup Invitational brought together players from China, Hong Kong and Singapore for a fantastic afternoon of Australian Rules Football in Shenzhen.

From big marks and long goals to plenty of smiles off the field, this is exactly what international footy is all about.

A huge thank you to every player, volunteer and supporter who helped make the day such a success.

Check out some of our favourite moments from the tournament!

📍 Shenzhen, China

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The inaugural South China Cup Invitational is done and dusted, and what a day it was in Shenzhen.

Three quality matches, plenty of goals and another fantastic opportunity to showcase Australian Rules Football in China alongside our friends from Hong Kong and Singapore.

Congratulations to the Hong Kong Dragons and Singapore Wombats on some outstanding football throughout the day, and thank you to everyone who travelled to make the tournament possible.

There were some great individual performances as well. Riley put on a clinic in front of goal with five majors against the China Reds, while Angelo proved once again that class never goes out of style. Singapore's Branchy and Brooksey both filled their boots across the day, showing why they're among the best forwards in the region.

For the China Reds, JB battled hard to kick two goals, while Chen celebrated a special moment with his first senior goal in China colours. Every player who pulled on the red guernsey represented the jumper with pride and helped continue building something bigger than one tournament.

A huge thank you to the volunteers, umpires, supporters and everyone behind the scenes. This is another important step forward for AFL China, and we're already looking forward to making the South China Cup even bigger next year.

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🏉 CO-CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED 🇨🇳

AFL China is proud to announce Whisker ( #6) and Jerry ( #77) as the China Reds Co-Captains for the 2026 South China Cup Invitational.

Both players have consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment and passion for growing Australian Football in China. We look forward to seeing them lead the China Reds into battle tomorrow in Shenzhen.

Congratulations, Whisker and Jerry!

🇨🇳 Go China Reds! 🔥🏆

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Australian Rules Football Continues to Grow in Xiamen!

Earlier this week, Australia Rules Football was introduced to students at Xiamen Institute of Technology through a collaborative campus exchange event organised by the Australia Chapter of the Xiamen Overseas-Educated Scholars Association, together with Xiamen Institute of Technology and supported by the


Students participated in a hands-on introduction to AFL, learning the fundamentals of kicking, handballing, movement, and team-based drills under the guidance of experienced coaches. The session provided a unique opportunity for students to experience one of Australia's most exciting sports while gaining exposure to international sporting culture.
The energy, enthusiasm, and engagement shown by the students throughout the evening were fantastic, with many expressing a strong interest in learning more about the game and participating again in the future.

A big thank you to all organisers, coaches, and students involved in making the event a success. We look forward to continuing to grow Australian Rules Football across Xiamen and creating more opportunities for young people to connect through sport.

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The 🐉 are set to host the in Shenzhen on June 27! Plus, we’re thrilled to announce that the .china Reds will join us for the South China Cup Men’s Invitational. It promises to be an electrifying match and a great preparation game leading up to the Asian Champs in August in Thailand. 💥Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of footy! 🌟❤️🏉

INTERNATIONAL RULES RETURNS TO SHANGHAI!

Tomorrow, players from across Eastern China will come together for an afternoon of footy and cross-code competition in Shanghai.

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Australian Rules Football meets Gaelic Football as clubs from across the region come together to celebrate sport, mateship, and community.

📍 Putuo Stadium ⏰ 3:00 PM

Bring your boots, bring your mates, and bring your best banter.

See you at Putuo Stadium! 🔥🏉

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Xiamen Foxes joined with the Xiamen Rugby Association for a combined training session and scratch match.

Bringing together players from different sporting backgrounds, the session was packed with skill development, competitive contests, and plenty of learning on both sides. What started as a training session quickly turned into a spirited scratch match, with players embracing the challenge and enjoying the opportunity to try something new.

These collaborations are a fantastic way to grow the game, introduce AFL to new audiences, and strengthen connections across the wider sporting community in Xiamen.

A huge thank you to the Xiamen Rugby Association and everyone who joined us on the day. We look forward to many more opportunities to work together in the future.

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