PFA Northern Ireland membership
Independent support for players at every level of the game in Northern Ireland — on the pitch, off it and beyond it.
Choose your pathway
Membership and support shaped around where you are in the game.
Amateur membership
Amateur membership is available from £12.50 per month for Championship players and £15 per month for NAFL and NIWFA members.
More than membership
Football changes quickly. Your support should be ready whenever you need it.
Clear, independent guidance when decisions about your playing career matter most.
Learn more ↗Help understanding cover, making a claim and accessing appropriate scans or treatment.
Learn more ↗Confidential support for stress, anxiety, relationships, addiction and life in football.
Learn more ↗Courses, bursaries, career guidance and practical preparation for life beyond playing.
Learn more ↗An association that listens to players and represents their collective interests.
Learn more ↗Access to partner offers, specialist guidance and useful resources through the portal.
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PLAY / PROTECT / RECOVERAmateur player membership
Championship — £12.50 per month.
Membership includes injury insurance and is designed to help players access support when injury strikes, without feeling left to manage the process alone.
Sign Up Now ↗NAFL & NIWFA membership
Dedicated membership for male and female players competing in the NAFL and NIWFA, combining affordable monthly membership with meaningful financial protection when injury keeps you from work or football.
THE PLAYERS’ VOICETheir guidance and assistance proved invaluable at a challenging point in my career. Beyond the practical support, their consistent communication and willingness to listen gave me a genuine sense of security and confidence.
Membership questions
Still unsure? The PFA NI team can help you find the right membership and explain what is included.
Contact the team ↗PFA NI supports professional, women’s, Championship, amateur and young players across Northern Ireland.
Eligible players can register through the PFA NI player portal. If you are unsure which membership applies, contact the team and we will guide you.
Amateur membership is available from £12.50 per month for Championship players and £15 per month for NAFL and NIWFA members. Membership includes injury insurance and access to PFA NI member support.
Yes. Player conversations are handled sensitively and confidentially. PFA NI can explain the available options and help you take the next step.
Ready when you are
Register through the PFA NI portal and take your support team with you.
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