FQ Academy Events
The FQ Academy is Football Australia’s only recognised and approved advanced pathway program in Queensland for state team selection and progression to national teams.
Based locally throughout the state, the FQ Academy provides integrated advanced junior competitions, carnivals and clinics across the state paired with extensive talent identification opportunities for state and national team programs.
The FQ Academy connects all talent across the state from advanced clubs and regional development centres, aligning with national programs for technical direction and delivery, coach education and development. It is heavily focused on club development and building capacity which drives technical outcomes through FQ’s ‘best practice’ model in player development, which includes extensive club assessment criteria and quality control measures.
FQ Academy Advanced Centres are provided with extensive development opportunities throughout the season with players participating in regional and state carnivals.
Designed for talent identification and data gathering and to allow players to implement key skills and learning from training sessions in a game-based environment against peers from neighbouring regions.
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 |
Some opportunities come once in a lifetime 🌅
Ahead of tonight`s Hahn @australiacup Semi Final, @lionsfc1 legend Colin Bennett delivers an open letter to a squad standing on the edge of history. From fierce battles with South Melbourne in the late 1970s to a Semi Final showdown nearly 50 years on, the next chapter is ready to be written against one of Australia`s most famous footballing institutions.
With an unprecedented four trophies already secured in 2026, Lions now sit just two wins away from a place in Australian footballing folklore.
⏰ 7:30pm AEST, tonight
🏟️ Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
📺 Watch live on Paramount+
Sep 14
The wait is over, meet your 2026 Queensland Men`s State Team ⭐
The Queensland Men`s State Team squad for the 2026 Mitre Festival of Football has been locked in, with Head Coach Aaron Philp and his coaching staff selecting a group ready to showcase the very best of the #NPLQLD against the @brisbaneroarfc in two blockbuster clashes.
🎟️ Get tickets for this weekend`s match via the Football Queensland website now
Sep 14
Double delight for @rochedale_rovers 🏆 🏆
Congratulations to Rochedale Rovers, who are the 2026 #NPLQLD U23 Men Champions after defeating Moreton City 2-0 in the Grand Final. Already crowned Premiers, the Rovers completed a superb season by adding Championship honours to their trophy cabinet, securing the coveted double and cementing their status as the competition`s standout side in 2026.
Congratulations to everyone at Rochedale Rovers on a great season!
Sep 13
Grand Final Glory for @easternsuburbsfc 🐅🏆
Congratulations to Easts, who are the 2026 #NPLQLD U23 Women`s Champions after defeating Brisbane City in the Grand Final at Heath Park this afternoon. Facing the competition`s reigning Premiers, Easts rose to the occasion with a composed and determined performance, feeding off the energy of a large and vocal crowd to claim Championship glory on home turf.
A fantastic achievement for everyone involved at Eastern Suburbs, enjoy the celebrations!
Sep 13
A @northlakesunitedfc Clean Sweep 🧹🏆🏆🏆🏆
Congratulations to North Lakes United, who are the 2026 #FQPL 1 U23 Women Champions after a 3-0 Grand Final victory over Mitchelton at Heath Park this afternoon.
Having already secured the Premiership, North Lakes completed the double in style, adding the Championship trophy to an outstanding campaign. The success caps off a dominant year for the club`s women`s program, with the club`s FQPL 1 Women side also claiming both the Premiership and Championship this season.
A fantastic achievement across all levels. Congratulations to the players, coaches and everyone involved at North Lakes United on a sensational year!
Sep 13
