Australian Water Polo League
The Australian Water Polo League (formerly known as the Australian National Water Polo League) is the premier Australian domestic water polo competition. The men's league was established in 1990 with the women's league following in 2004. The league is administered by Water Polo Australia (WPA), and is contested by eleven clubs, each fielding a women's and a men's team. As of 2024 five clubs are based in Sydney and one each in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Fremantle, Newcastle and Perth.
| Formerly | Australian National Water Polo League |
|---|---|
| Sport | Water Polo |
| First season | 1990 |
| Organising body | Water Polo Australia |
| No. of teams | 11 |
| Country | Australia |
| Most recent champion(s) | Men: UNSW Wests Magpies (7th title) Women: Sydney University Lions (3rd title) |
| Most titles | Men: Fremantle Mariners & UNSW Wests Magpies (7 titles) Women: Queensland Thunder (7 titles) |
| Official website | https://www.waterpoloaustralia.com.au/wpal-events/ovo-awl |
Seasons of the AWL run from January to April and include a 28-round regular season, followed by a finals series playoff involving the six highest-placed teams, which culminates in a grand final match.
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