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One Epic Football Celebration
From Grand Final showdowns to State Team clashes, the Mitre Festival of Football returns bigger than ever in 2026, bringing together the very best of Queensland football across five massive weeks and 15 unmissable matches.
The festival kicks off on Saturday 5 September as Goodwin Park hosts the FQPL 2-6 Metro Grand Finals, before the spotlight shifts to Spencer Park for the NPL Queensland and FQPL 1 Grand Finals on Saturday 12 September.
Representative football then takes centre stage as the Queensland Men’s State Team, featuring the brightest emerging talent from NPL Queensland, faces off against the exciting challenge of Brisbane Roar in back-to-back clashes at Spencer Park and AJ Kelly Park.
The festival concludes on the Sunshine Coast as the Queensland Women’s State Team takes on Brisbane Roar at Sunshine Coast Stadium as part of the Pacific Championships, showcasing the very best of the women’s game in Queensland.
5 September
6 September
12 September
19 September
26 September
2 October
FQPL 2-3 Metro Grand Finals
Date: Saturday, 5 September
Location: Goodwin Park
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The FQPL 2 & 3 Men’s and Women’s Grand Finals are set to light up the field with exhilarating action and fierce competition all weekend long! Watch the FQPL 2 and FQPL 3 Metro Men’s and Women’s teams go head-to-head for ultimate glory on Saturday at Goodwin Park! Don’t miss this chance to witness some of Queensland’s rising stars in action looking to end the season on a high.
11:00am – FQPL 3 Women’s Grand Final
1:30pm – FQPL 3 Men’s Grand Final
4:30pm – FQPL 2 Women’s Grand Final
7:00pm – FQPL 2 Men’s Grand Final
FQPL 4-6 Metro Grand Finals
Date: Sunday, 6 September
Location: Goodwin Park
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It all comes down to this — the FQPL 4, 5 & 6 Grand Finals at Goodwin Park. Watch as some of Queensland’s most ambitious teams go all in for the chance to lift the trophy and etch their names into Grand Final history.
11:00am – FQPL 6 Men’s Grand Final
1:30pm – FQPL 5 Men’s Grand Final
4:30pm – FQPL 4 Women’s Grand Final
7:00pm – FQPL 4 Men’s Grand Final
NPL – FQPL 1 Grand Finals
Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026
Location: Spencer Park
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Four electrifying finals will bring the 2026 NPL and FQPL 1 seasons to a dramatic close. Soak up the atmosphere as Queensland’s top teams clash at Spencer Park, fighting for glory and bragging rights. This is your chance to witness the best of the best men’s and women’s teams battling it out for the ultimate prize. Don’t miss your front-row seat to all the thrilling action!
11:00am – FQPL 1 Men Grand Final
1:30pm – FQPL 1 Women Grand Final
4:30pm – NPL Women Grand Final
7:00pm – NPL Men Grand Final
Queensland Men vs. Roar – Game 1
Date: Saturday 19 September | 6pm
Location: Spencer Park
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This isn’t just any match, it’s a clash of Queensland titans where our state’s top men’s players face off against A-League stars! Watch as our emerging talent from the NPL take on the Brisbane Roar in two blockbuster matches that’s bound to be packed with edge-of-your-seat action. Don’t miss the chance to see Queensland’s future stars take on the Roar, as they prepare for their upcoming A-League season.
Queensland Men vs. Roar – Game 2
Date: Saturday 26 September | 6pm
Location: AJ Kelly Park
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Our Queensland Men’s State Team will be in action again, taking on the Brisbane Roar in a second action packed showdown in front of a packed-out crowd on the Redcliffe Peninsula.
Queensland Women vs. Brisbane Roar
Date: Friday, 2 October | 7:30pm
Location: Sunshine Coast Stadium
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Watch as our emerging talent from the NPL Women take on the Brisbane Roar in a game that’s bound to be packed with edge-of-your-seat action. This game is the perfect chance to see Queensland’s future stars take on the Roar, as they prepare for their upcoming Ninja A-League Women’s season. Don’t miss out, come cheer for your team and be part of the excitement!
