2012 Victorian Premier League
The 2012 Victorian Premier League was the one-hundredth season of the top tier of club football in Victoria. The home and away season commenced on 23 March 2012. Green Gully were the defending champions. Dandenong Thunder defeated Oakleigh Cannons in the Grand Final, becoming the first side in thirty one years to secure a Victorian football treble, having won the State Knockout Cup, VPL League Title and their first VPL Grand Final this year.
Teams
| Team | Home city | Home ground |
| Bentleigh Greens | Cheltenham, Melbourne | Kingston Heath Soccer Complex |
| Dandenong Thunder | Dandenong, Melbourne | George Andrews Reserve |
| Green Gully | Keilor, Melbourne | Green Gully Reserve |
| Heidelberg United | Heidelberg, Melbourne | Olympic Park |
| Hume City | City of Hume, Melbourne | John Ilhan Memorial Reserve |
| Melbourne Knights | Sunshine, Melbourne | Knights Stadium |
| Northcote City | Thornbury, Melbourne | John Cain Memorial Reserve |
| Oakleigh Cannons | Oakleigh, Melbourne | Jack Edwards Reserve |
| Richmond SC | Richmond, Melbourne | Kevin Bartlett Reserve |
| South Melbourne FC | South Melbourne, Melbourne | Lakeside Stadium |
| Southern Stars FC | Dingley, Melbourne | Kingston Heath Soccer Complex |
| Moreland Zebras | City of Moreland, Melbourne | Epping Stadium |
On 16 December 2011, Whittlesea Zebras announced it would change its name to Moreland Zebras effective this season.
Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from Victorian State League Division 1:- Whittlesea Zebras
- Southern Stars FC
- Springvale White Eagles
- St Albans Saints
Regular season