FQ Academy Events
The FQ Academy is Football Australia’s only recognised and approved advanced player pathway program for state team selection and progression to national teams for Queensland footballers aged seven to seventeen.
FQ Academy Advanced Centres are provided with extensive development opportunities throughout the season with players participating in regional and state carnivals.
These carnivals are essential for players to express their skills in a game-based environment and for FQ Academy coaches to track player development as part of the year-long talent identification process.
Upcoming Events
Regional Carnivals
| Central Conference Carnival | |
 | 1 – 2 March |
 | Fraser Coast Sports Precinct |
 | All Age Groups |
 | Central Coast, Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast |
| Northern Conference Carnival | |
| 1 – 2 March |
| Paradise Park Townsville |
| All Age Groups |
| Northern, Whitsunday Coast, Far North & Gulf & Mt Isa |
| Inter-Conference Carnival | |
| 3 – 5 May |
| Mackay Football Park |
| All Age Groups |
| All Regional Academies |
| Central Conference Carnival | |
| 10 August |
| Norbridge Park Rockhampton |
| All Age Groups |
| Central Coast, Wide Bay, Whitsunday Coast |
| Northern Conference Carnival | |
| 16 – 17 August |
| Endeavour Park (Cairns) |
| All Age Groups |
| Northern, Far North and Gulf, Mt Isa |
State Carnivals & Tournaments
| FQ Academy State Carnival | |
| 9 – 12 April |
| South Pine Sports Complex |
| U13 – 16 Boys & U14 – 17 Girls |
| Junior Cup | |
| 29 June – 1 July |
| Maroochydore FC, Sunshine Coast |
| U12 Boys, U12 & U13 Girls |
| Winterfest 2025 | |
| 2 – 6 July |
| Maroochydore FC |
| U10 – U11 Boys (2 – 4 July) |
| U9 Boys & U9 – U11 Girls (4 – 6 July) |
| FQ Academy State Championships | |
| 8 July – 12 July |
| South Pine Sports Complex |
| U13 – 16 Boys & U14 – 17 Girls |
National Events
| Emerging Socceroos Championships (NYC) | |
| 6 – 11 July |
| Home of the Matildas (VIC) |
| U15 – 16 Boys |
| Emerging Matildas Championships (NYC) | |
| 15 – 20 July |
| Valentine Sports Park (NSW) |
| U15 – 16 Girls |
| Pacific Championships/ State of Origin Cup | |
| 30 September – 5 October |
| Maroochydore FC |
| Junior Championships U10 – 14 State of Origin Cup U14 Boys & U14 – 17 Girls |
Strap yourself in for a bumper weekend of Grand Final action 🏎️
The #MitreFestivalofFootball kicks off this weekend and stage is set as the best FQPL 2–6 teams battle it out for Grand Final glory across two of Queensland’s most iconic football venues.
🎟️ Beat the rush at the gate and secure your tickets now via the FQ website!
Sep 2
Congratulations to Queenslander and Logan Lightning midfielder Taj Sorensen, who`s earned selection in the Subway Joeys squad for the 27th International Youth Football tournament in Japan! 👏
After a standout #FQPL 1 season and eye-catching performances at the Emerging Socceroos Championships, Taj now gets his chance on the international stage.
#QueenslandProud
Sep 2
