Applications for Football Victoria (FV) Media Accreditation for the 2024 season are now open.
If granted accreditation, the pass will allow the bearer access to:
- Matches played in the 2024 National Premier League Men’s and the National Premier League Women’s of Victoria (NPLM, NPLW).
- Matches played in the 2024 Victorian Premier League Men's and Women's (VPLM 1, VPLM 2, VPLW and VPLW Reserves).
- Relevant cup competitions associated with NPLM, VPLM 1, VPLM 2, NPLW and namely Victorian Qualifying Rounds of Australia Cup, Dockerty Cup and Nike F.C. Cup in 2024.
- FV State League Men’s and Women’s 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 matches during the 2024 season, including finals.
- All FV Futsal competitions.
However, it does not grant access to:
- National Premier Leagues Finals matches are staged outside Victoria.
- Australia Cup fixtures from the national Round of 32 onwards.
- Any A-League Men, A-League Women, or A-League Youth fixtures.
- Any international matches.
MEDIA TERMS OF ACCREDITATION
Please familiarise yourself with FV's Media Terms of Accreditation, which we encourage you to review prior to applying.
2024 Media Accreditation Terms & Conditions
ACCREDITATION TYPES
1. Media
For individuals associated with publications (digital or print), radio, or other media platforms that provide football coverage throughout Victoria. These passes will provide successful applicants with venue access and where applicable, press boxes and interview areas. During your application, you will be asked to submit examples of your work.
2. Club Media Employee or Club Media Volunteer
FV recognises the importance of club-made media, be it videography, photography or social media. Club media employees and volunteers must submit a letter of endorsement from their club with their application - see the application form for further details. The Club Media Employee or Volunteer pass grants access for matches in which the Club name printed on the front of the pass is playing.
3. Photographer/Videographer (including official live streaming partners)
Freelance or FV commissioned photographers/videographers, including those associated with official FV live-streaming partners will be granted venue access and access to the area between the assigned perimeter fence and touch/goal line. For further information, please refer to the Media Terms of Accreditation.
4. FV Commentators
Commentators will receive access to the venue and where applicable, press boxes and interview areas. Commentators are permitted to enter Club rooms to only to gain official team sheets from the referees, or seek clarity on player numbers, names or other key information from Club officials that is associated with their role.
5. Data or livescore service
For approved data or livescore services. Successful applicants will be granted venue access.
KEY INFORMATION
Applications close at 11:59PM Friday, January 5, 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed, but if your pass is approved delivery may be delayed.
The deadline has been set to allow pass production and delivery prior to the opening round of NPL Victoria Competition.
Successful applicants will be notified by email in January and a pass will be sent by post to the address provided in the application form.
Please remember that applying for accreditation does not guarantee a pass.
If you have any questions about media accreditation, please contact FV via email at: communications@footballvictoria.com.au