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 |
Our Queensland Para team are through to the bronze medal match! ⚽🔥
The team wrapped up their final group games yesterday with a strong 2-0 win over Northern NSW, with goals from Jarrod Larkins-Law and Harry Hobbs. They’ll now take on NSW in the bronze medal match this morning at 9am AEDT.
📺 Watch LIVE on Football Australia’s YouTube channel.
📸 Mark Avellino / Football Australia
Dec 11
Another massive year of #FQAcademy events ahead! ⚽
Across the year, ten Football Queensland carnivals will provide consistent opportunities for FQ Regional Academies, FQ Academy League clubs and community clubs to compete and continue their development in 2026.
These events reinforce FQ`s commitment to delivering meaningful match opportunities for players and referees across the state, with the Pacific Championships also giving community clubs the chance to compete against a diverse range of teams to gain valuable experience beyond their region.
The FQ Academy remains the only nationally recognised pathway in Queensland to state and national team selection, and these carnivals support talented players on their progression into a high-performance environment.
#FootballInQueenslandUnited
Dec 11
Generational transformation is coming for Queensland officials in 2026 as Football Queensland delivers record investment in referee development in a landmark announcement for the state ⚽
The rollout of the 10-point transformational plan includes the game-changing ‘Play for Free’ fee reforms for match officials and statewide club referee revolution as FQ increases investment in match day coaching, enhanced support for regional match officials, and improved technology to streamline appointments and fixturing.
Find out more on the FQ website.
#FootballinQueenslandUnited
Dec 11
The next generation made their mark at Meakin Park over the weekend ⭐
Some of Queensland’s top young #FQAcademy players from across the state came together for an important Emerging Socceroos Selection Camp, giving FA and FQ coaches a valuable look at players in a shared high-performance environment as selections take shape for April’s Emerging Socceroos tournament.
The showpiece of the weekend arrived on Saturday, with two key FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) matches providing an important platform for some of our brightest prospects to test themselves in front of national and state technical staff.
Dec 11
#FQAcademy Futsal Finals Fever 🥵
The biggest day on the futsal calendar has arrived. This Sunday, Nissan Arena becomes the home of Finals action as the FQ Academy leagues serve up three Semi Finals and all Grand Finals across the age groups, with the state`s best Futsal teams competing for Championship glory!
📲 Check out the event page for everything you need!
Dec 11
