Trial Information for 2026

Do you want to challenge yourself against some of the strongest teams and players from all over Sydney?

If you’re up for the challenge, look no further than The Football Factory Academy.

Registrations to trial are currently open for The Football Factory Academy. Before the start of a season we invite any and all players who want to take their football to the next level to trial for our Academy teams.

If you would like to trial for our Academy, or check trial dates, times and locations, please do so using the register to trial button above. As always, you can subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you don’t miss out on announcements including future Academy trial dates.

Our Academy gives players a platform to challenge themselves against quality opposition. If you are a current or previous Development Squad member we suggest the Academy as the next step in advancing your football development. If you’re looking to improve your child’s football skills in preparation for the Academy, we recommend our Development Squad programs.

 

Training 

Date	Location	Training  times
		5pm: U7s, U8s 6pm: U9s, U10s, U11s
		5pm: U7s, U8s & U9s 6pm: U10s, U11s & U12s

 

Competition dates 

Winter Season

Round 1	April 26
Round 2	May 3
Round 3	May 10
Round 4	May 17
Round 5	May 24
Round 6	May 31
Round 7	June 7
Round 8	June 14
Round 9	June 21
Round 10	June 28
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Round 11	July 26
Round 12	August 2
Round 13	August 9
Round 14	August 16
Round 15	August 23
BACK-UP	August 30
BACK-UP	September 6
BACK-UP	September 13
BACK-UP	September 20
BACK-UP	September 27

 

Summer Competition 

Round 1	October 11
Round 2	October 18
Round 3	October 25
Round 4	November 1
Round 5	November 8
Round 6	November 15
BACK-UP	November 22
BACK-UP	November 29
BACK-UP	December 6
BACK-UP	December 13
BACK-UP	December 20

Additional Information

The Football Factory Academy provides members a platform to challenge themselves against quality opposition in up to 80 competitive games each year.

For Academy teams, the Independent Football Australia Cup involves playing 2 matches per team each Match Day played on Sundays at Wanderers Football Park at Blacktown.

If you would like further information about The Football Factory’s Academy please contact us on (02) 9972 7766.

If you have been sent an offer after trials to register for the Academy, please register using the accept your offer button on this page.

Elite Development Classes

The Football Factory Academy recommends our Elite Development Classes to a select few that our coaching staff have identified will benefit from the program. If you have received an offer for these classes you can register using the button below.