The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has today taken over the management of the Central Coast Mariners on an interim basis while a sales process is completed.
The operator of the Central Coast Mariners notified the APL of the forfeiture of the club participation agreement (CPA), and with this, the APL has taken the proactive action to terminate the CPA.
The APL has made this decision to ensure stability and continuity for the Club, its players, staff, partners and fans, whilst in the middle of the 2025-26 season.
For the short term, the APL’s focus will be to ensure the ongoing obligations of the Club are met and operations continue, whilst a sales process is run with interested parties.
APL Chair, Stephen Conroy said: “The APL Board is resolute in its commitment to fans and stakeholders to protect the game’s best interests, and make decisive action to ensure the ongoing growth, stability and integrity of the A-Leagues.
“As custodians of the game, we believe it is the best course of proactive action – for the short and long term interest of the Club – to terminate the current CPA under the current ownership, and run an expedited and robust sale process to find a new and stable long-term owner for the Mariners.”
“We believe in the value that Central Coast Mariners brings to the A-Leagues. They’ve shown with the right investment and community engagement, they have a vibrant fanbase and a proven ability to consistently compete for on field success.
“We are confident that with the engaged local and international interest, we can find the right buyer for the Mariners to take the Club forward and ensure their long term success.”
The Club’s management has indicated they will work with the APL to assist the transition and the forthcoming sale process.
There will be no changes to the Central Coast Mariners’ fixtures this weekend, when they face Macarthur FC at home in the Isuzu UTE A-League Men, and against Perth Glory also at polytec Stadium in the Ninja A-League Women
