Kiribati National Championship


The Kiribati National Championship is the top division of competitive football in the nation of Kiribati, founded in 1984 by the Kiribati Islands Football Association, the nations football governing body. The association and the National Championships are based in the capital city, South Tarawa.
The competition reunites only temporary council teams and is disputed during Te Runga, the National Games held every two years. Previously, the competition consisted of 23 teams, divided into four groups. Currently, the league is divided into the Kiribati National Championship and the Second Kiribati League. There are 16 teams competing in the top division at this level.

Current champions (2023)

TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
Betio Town CouncilBairikiBairiki National Stadium2,500

Current clubs

These are the clubs in Kiribati National Championship :
  • Banaba
  • Betio F.C
  • Betio Town Council F.C.
  • Butaritari
  • Christmas FC
  • Kuria
  • Maiana FC
  • Makin FC
  • Marakei F.C.
  • Nikunau
  • Nonouti FC
  • North Tarawa Island Terunga
  • Onotoa Islands F.C
  • Poland F.C..
  • Tarawa Urban Council F.C.
  • Temana Team FC

Previous winners

Previous winners are: