The annual tournament is AFL Asia’s premier event and see’s Asian national sides face off to contest for the title of champions of Asia. More affectionately known as the ‘Champs’, the event has been in circulation since 1999 and now sees over 20 teams and 500+ players attend.
AFL Asia’s All-Asian team is also awarded to the best female and male players from across Asia following their performances at the Asian Championships. Presented by Advance Australia Council – Thailand, the best of the best walk away with the most sought-after award and guernsey in Asia.
Location: Chon Buri, Thailand
Date: August 31, 2024
Current Champions: PNG Muruks (Men) and Vietnam Swans (Women)
Previous Winners | ||||
Year | Men Division 1 | Women | Men Division 2 | Men Division 3 |
1999 | Singapore Wombats | – | – | – |
2000 | Indonesian Bintangs | – | – | – |
2001 | Singapore Wombats | – | – | – |
2002 | Indonesian Bintangs | – | – | – |
2003 | Hong Kong Dragons | – | – | – |
2004 | Hong Kong Dragons | – | – | – |
2005 | Singapore Wombats | – | – | – |
2006 | Singapore Wombats | – | – | – |
2007 | Hong Kong Dragons | – | – | – |
2008 | Dubai Heat | – | – | – |
2009 | Dubai Heat | – | – | – |
2010 | Dubai Heat | – | – | – |
2011 | Singapore Wombats | – | – | – |
2012 | Hong Kong Dragons | – | – | – |
2013 | Hong Kong Dragons | – | – | – |
2014 | Singapore Wombats | – | – | – |
2015 | Hong Kong Dragons | – | Laos Elephants | – |
2016 | Philippine Eagles | – | Bali Geckos | – |
2017 | Malaysian Warriors | – | Bali Geckos | – |
2018 | Indonesian Volcanoes | Vietnam Swans | PNG Muruks | – |
2019 | PNG Muruks | Malaysian Warriors | Vietnam Swans | Japan Goannas |
2020 | Cancelled | |||
2021 | Cancelled | |||
2022 | PNG Muruks | Singapore Wombettes | Thailand Tigers | Pakistan Markhors |
2023 | PNG Muruks | Vietnam Swans | Malaysian Warriors | Philippine Eagles |