Who We Are: New Zealand’s Leading American Football and Flag Football Club

Metro Lions is New Zealand’s top American football club, uniting dedicated players, skilled coaches, and passionate fans in a shared love for American football and flag football. With a legacy that spans from our junior U16 teams to our premier gridiron leagues, we offer competitive games, community events, and development programs across all age groups.

Read Our Story

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Play, Compete, and Grow with Metro Lions

Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, there’s a place for you at Metro Lions. We welcome players of all levels to join one of our exciting teams, including our Premier Men's, Colts U19, Juniors U16, and Flag Football teams.

• Premier Men's Team
• Women's Open Lionesses
• Colts U19 Team 
• Juniors U16 Team 

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New to Flag Football? Learn the Basics and Join the Fun!

Flag football is a non-contact version of American football, perfect for all ages. Learn the basics, find out how to play, and join our community events and tournaments across New Zealand.

Learn Flag Football Rules