There have been some changes to the upcoming 2026 JYSL Season. The Junior Boys Youth State League as a tier in the Boys National Premier League Pyramid and part of Football Victoria’s aspirational tier of football for boys participating at the U13-U18 age levels. This coming season the YSL structure has changed and consists of 27 round season, inclusive of more training sessions under qualified coaches, enhanced facility standards and game day management standards that provide players with the best opportunity to develop their game.
The NPL is overseen by Football Federation Australia (FFA), in partnership with Football Victoria (FV).
48 clubs compete in the Victorian BJNPL/YSL across four regions (north, south, east and west). Bendigo City FC competes in the North-West region competition, playing against teams such as Preston Lions, Werribee City, Keilor Park, and Brimbank Stallions.
The YSL is designed for players with qualitative aspirations for their football development. This is for players looking to participate in more advanced and intensive programs than those offered at the Community level.
This means that requirements on players will be more significant. Not only are players expected to have higher levels of technical ability, but they must also be prepared to commit to a longer season and more training sessions than at the Community level.
All clubs are required to participate in a season that is >38 weeks long, playing 27 games and includes three (3) training sessions per week. Coaches must possess FFA coaching qualifications and facilities must reach certain standards.
The season requires players to be available for training and playing across most long weekends and school holiday.
The first part of the U14, U15, U16 and U18 season comprises 27 home and away rounds. This season is different to past NPL seasons as the 11 Qualification rounds have been replaced with a new grading structure, which was carried out at the end of Season 2025.
Regular Season:
Based on the results Bendigo City FC has been Graded in the YSL in the North-West Division.
The regular season will be a ‘home-and-away’ season consisting of 27 matches (18 Home games).
The top 6 of each division will qualify for Finals in Season 2026.
The changes this season mean all U13, U14, U15, U16 and U18 teams will play as a club each and every week against the same opponent. YSL kick of times for Season 2026 have been set, noting that as we are a regional team these kick off times are slightly delayed to normal, to support travel requirements.
Regular season dates
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