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Kent Amateur Football League (KAFL)
Weekly 11-a-side football league open to students, staff, and alumni.
KAFL Trials
The KAFL trial dates have now been confirmed ahead of the 2026/27 season. You can either trial for an existing team or enter a new team. Please contact captains of the existing teams using the link below. If you are a new team and would like to book a trial/training slot, please email us using the link below.
Saturday 24th October
| Time | 3GX | 3GX |
| 12:00-13:30 | UKC Thunder | |
| 13:30-15:00 | Old Boys | Panthers |
| 15:00-16:30 | False 9 | Classic XI |
Join or Create a KAFL Team
KAFL 11-a-side league is starting again soon for the 2026/27 season. Please email sportsdevelopment@kent.ac.uk to register interest in joining a team. More information on the league can be found below:
Who: Any UKC student, staff and alumni. All levels of playing experience welcome! (Kent FC players cannot join a team)
Games: Every Saturday (during term time)
Time: Between 11am and 5pm on Saturday
Location: Park Wood 3G/3GX pitches
Entry fee: TBC for 2026-27 season
ALL players must have a Kent Sport membership to play. This can include a Pay To Play membership, which is free to purchase and activate.
- With a Pay To Play membership each game will cost £6.75 for students*
- With a Plus or Premium Plus membership each game will be FREE for students*
- *Team entry fee is in addition to the above facility entry fees.
College affiliation doesn't restrict who can play, however KAFL teams can only register 7 college players in their squad, and only name four in a matchday squad.
KAFL Teams 2026/27 Season
KAFL 2025-26 Update
In a high stakes final game of the season, Classic XI drew with second place Panthers to clinch the title by a single point. A full review of the 2025-26 league season can be found through the link below.
In term 3, Classic XI were also crowned cup champions after a thrilling final saw them defeat Average Old Boys 3-2.
KAFL has now concluded for the 2025/26 season. Please email sportsdevelopment@kent.ac.uk to register your interest in joining a team for the new academic year.