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 |
| TBC (Metro) |
| 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 |
| TBC (Metro) |
| U13 – 16 Boys |
National Events
| National Youth Championships – Boys | |
| July (TBC) |
| VIC (Venue TBC) |
| U15 – 16 Boys |
| National Youth Championships – Girls | |
| July (TBC) |
| NSW (Venue TBC) |
| 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 |
The Futsal Fiesta arrives on the Sunny Coast 💃🚀
The finest futsal stars will take centre stage on the Sunny Coast this weekend, with all #FLeague and #FQAcademy Futsal Leagues in action across Nambour Christian College, the University of Sunshine Coast Arena, Caloundra Indoor Stadium and Currumnudi Recreation Centre this weekend!
📱 Check out all the fixtures on Squadi!
#ThisIsFutsal
Nov 8
Are you passionate about football and looking for an education pathway into the sports industry? ⚽
Football Queensland invites aspiring coaches, players, and students to an information session at TAFE Queensland’s South Bank Campus, to learn more about their Diploma of Sport (Coaching) (𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼`𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟭𝟮 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁) and TAFE at School program (𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟭 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀) to build foundational skills in the sport industry.
🎓 To take the first step towards a rewarding career in football click here 👉 bit.ly/3NXKkM3
Nov 8
This Saturday, @BrisbaneRoarFC host defending champions Sydney FC at Perry Park, in their Ninja A-League season opener! 🙌
With Matildas stars Tameka Yallop and Sharn Freier, plus a fresh lineup of Queensland talent, this is set to be a showdown you won’t want to miss.
U16’s attend for free with a Ninja Pass and adult tickets just $20 if you purchase online. Visit the Roar website for more.
Nov 6
From start to finish, the weekend was filled with energy, connection, and celebration! 🎉
Over 900 members of our football community came together at our Cocktail Networking Event, Queensland Football Convention, and Football in Queensland Awards Night to share ideas, celebrate achievements, and elevate the game.
Thank you to all the players, coaches, clubs, volunteers and referees who joined us, we are truly stronger together—here’s to pushing the game forward and reaching new heights!
Nov 6
