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 |
The state`s sharpest shooters 🦁
Standing above the rest in Queensland`s premier competition. Their exceptional goalscoring campaigns have earned them the #NPLQLD Men`s and Women`s Golden Boot awards as the leading scorers in their respective competitions.
The awards will be presented at the 2026 Queensland Football Gala Reception.
Join us at Brisbane City Hall on 10 October and secure your tickets now via the event page.
#QueenslandFootballGala
Sep 8
Leading the way in front of goal 🎉
When the moment called for a goal, these players consistently delivered throughout the 2026 season. Their outstanding attacking output has seen them claim the #FQPL 1 Men`s and Women`s Golden Boot awards, finishing as the leading goalscorers in their respective competitions.
The awards will be presented at the 2026 Queensland Football Gala Reception.
Join us at Brisbane City Hall on 10 October and secure your tickets now via the event page!
#QueenslandFootballGala
Sep 8
Goalscoring excellence ✨
They found the back of the net more than anyone else throughout the 2026 season. Through consistency, quality and clinical finishing, these players have claimed the #FQPL 2 Men`s and Women`s Golden Boot awards as their competitions` leading goalscorers.
The awards will be presented at the 2026 Queensland Football Gala Reception.
Join us at Brisbane City Hall on 10 October and secure your tickets now via the event page!
#QueenslandFootballGala
Sep 8
Take your Grand Final experience to the next level 🚀
Secure an 8-seat Corporate Box at Gioca Stadium (Spencer Park) and enjoy your selected Grand Final this Saturday, with the best seats in the house.
Expect giant LED screens, Brisbane City’s famous woodfired pizzas, the Beer Shack bar, food & beverage vendors, a dedicated Kids Zone and four massive Grand Finals.
🎟️ Limited Corporate Boxes available – visit our website to book now.
Sep 8
Grand Final, Ready 🎫
Gioca Stadium (Spencer Park) plays host to a blockbuster day of #NPLQLD and FQPL 1 action this weekend, as the state`s top teams battle it out for Grand Final glory.
Fans can enjoy an elevated Grand Final experience, with big screens, LED boards, additional food and bar trucks, woodfired pizzas and a dedicated Kids Zone creating a festival atmosphere worthy of one of Queensland football`s biggest days.
📣 Bring your colours, bring your voice. Get your tickets now via the Football Queensland website
Sep 7
