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League’s 30th Anniversary Nationals Returns to Greater Cincinnati Region Where It All Began
WARREN COUNTY, Ohio & UNITED STATES – The United States Australian Football League (USAFL) is proud to announce that the 2027 USAFL National Championships will be held in Warren County, Ohio, October 15-17, 2027 at the Lebanon Sports Complex, marking a historic return to the Greater Cincinnati region as the league celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The 2027 Nationals will bring together hundreds of athletes, officials, volunteers, and fans from across the United States for the league’s premier annual championship event. The tournament carries special significance as it returns just north of Cincinnati, the location of the very first three USAFL National Championships and one of the foundational regions in American Australian Rules Football history.
“We are excited to partner with Warren County to deliver a memorable championship weekend worthy of our 30th anniversary,” said Doren James, USAFL Executive Director. “Returning to the Greater Cincinnati region, where our National Championships began, gives us an opportunity to honor the pioneers who built this league while celebrating the clubs, players, and volunteers who continue to drive its growth.”
“The USAFL’s story and the Greater Cincinnati region have been connected since the league’s earliest days,” said Scott Hofmann, Director of Sports Tourism, Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We look forward to welcoming back the Australian football community and helping write the next chapter in that story.”
Warren County also hosted the 2009 and 2012 Nationals and offers an ideal setting for the milestone event, combining world-class sports facilities, a welcoming community, and convenient access for teams and supporters traveling from across the country. Located in southwest Ohio between Cincinnati and Dayton, the region provides a vibrant destination for competitors and visitors alike.
The 2027 National Championships will serve as both a celebration of the league’s past and a showcase for the continued growth of Australian Rules Football in the United States. Since its founding in 1997, the USAFL has expanded nationwide, fostering competition, community, and international connections through one of the world’s most exciting sports.
Additional details regarding accommodations, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, and event programming will be announced in the coming months.
About the USAFL
The United States Australian Football League (USAFL) is the governing body for Australian Rules Football in the United States. Founded in 1997, the USAFL supports clubs across the country and promotes the growth of Australian football through competition, development, and community engagement. The league’s National Championships is the largest Australian Rules Football tournament outside Australia.
Media Contact:
Doren James
Executive Director
United States Australian Football League
doren.james@usafl.com
aussierulesusa.com
