Six action-packed days of football

Football Queensland will welcome junior teams from across the state, nation and overseas for a six-day showcase event from 29 September to 4 October 2026, as the Pacific Championships come to the Sunshine Coast.

Hosted at University of the Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Wanderers, and delivered in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council, the tournament will bring together emerging talent in a vibrant, high-energy festival of football.

If you have any questions get in touch with FQ’s events team via events@footballqueensland.com.au.

U10-14 boys & U11-14 girls Age Groups

29 Sep - 2 Oct 2026
Boys: U10, U11, U12, U13 & U14,
Girls: U11/12, U13/14
Minimum four matches per team
2 x 30-minute halves
$57 per player
FQ Academy League 3, 4 & Community teams accepted
U9 boys & U9/10 girls Age Groups

2 Oct - 4 Oct 2026
Boys: U9
Girls: U9/10
Minimum four matches per team
2 x 25-minute halves
$63 per playerr
FQ Academy League 3, 4 & Community teams accepted

Official Event Apparel

Purchase Pacific Championships event apparel produced by FQ in collaboration with FineDesigns

Welcome to the Pacific Championships

On behalf of Football Queensland, I’d like to welcome all players, coaches, referees, and families to the beautiful Sunshine Coast for the 2026 Pacific Championships.

An expanded edition of the tournament will see additional age groups feature this year, providing more opportunities for the next generation of up-and-coming stars to test their skills as they play high-quality match minutes against new opposition.

We’re also excited to host the Pacific Championships at the University of the Sunshine Coast for the first time in 2026 as we continue to elevate the event experience for participants and spectators.

From the beautiful beaches to the local attractions, the Sunshine Coast will continue to provide the perfect backdrop to the tournament this year, and we thank the Sunshine Coast Council and Visit Sunshine Coast for their ongoing support of the Pacific Championships.

Best of luck to all our participating players, coaches and referees – we look forward to seeing your talent and passion on full display as we gather for six days of exciting competition!

Tom Laxton

State Technical Director

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University of Sunshine coast

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Hospitals

Buderim Private Hospital ER
12 Elsa Wilson Drive, Buderim QLD 4556
PH: (07) 5430 3303

Sunshine Coast University Hospital
University Hospital 6 Doherty Street, Bertinya QLD 4575
PH: (07) 5202 0000

Chemists

TerryWhite Chemmart Chancellor

Cnr Sippy Downs Dr &, Mawson St, Sippy Downs QLD 4556
PH: (07) 5445 8944

Priceline Pharmacy Chancellor Park

Woolworths Marketplace, Shop 4/5 University Way, Sippy Downs QLD 4556

PH: (07) 5445 1922

SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT

Spectators attending a Match or otherwise involved in any activity staged or sanctioned by Football Australia or an affiliate Member Federation, District Association or Club must:

1. Respect the decisions of Match Officials and teach children to do the same.

2. Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake.

3. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, race, colour, religion,

language, politics, national or ethnic origin.

4. Never use violence in any form towards another person including fellow spectators, Players or Match/Team Officials (including Coaches).

5. Not engage in acts of discrimination, harassment or abuse towards any person, including:

a. the use of obscene or offensive language and/or gestures;

b. the incitement of hatred or violence.

6. Comply with all Terms of Admission including provisions relating to security screening, intoxication, and items that are prohibited by law or restricted by policy from being brought into the Venue.

7. Not display, or attempt to display, the following items within the Venue:

a. National, political or racial flags or emblems except for the recognised National flags of the competing teams;

b. offensive or inappropriate banners in either English or a foreign language.

8. Never throw missiles, projectiles or objects of any description at Players, Match Officials or fellow spectators.

9. Not enter or attempt to enter the field of play or playing arena without lawful authority.

10. Refrain from any disorderly conduct or conduct that may injure the reputation and goodwill of Football Australia and the code of Football generally.

Any person who does not comply with this Spectator Code of Behaviour or who otherwise causes a disturbance may be evicted from the Venue and may be banned from attending future Matches.

Can I invite players from other clubs to join
my team?

Yes. Players registered with other clubs may be invited to join your squad, provided they are eligible to play within the relevant tournament division age range.

Can players who are older or younger than
the age group my team competes in during the season be included?

Yes. Teams may include players who fall outside the usual age group by applying for a dispensation. A dispensation form will be shared once your
team registration has been completed. If your team already holds an approved dispensation in your current league competition, approval for the Pacific Championships will not be an issue and will be granted.

Will my team need to have both home and
away kits?

Yes. Teams will be required to have both home and away playing kits. Once teams are registered, the Football Queensland Competition Department will contact clubs/schools to complete and submit a Playing Kit Form.

My club wants to register more than three (3) teams at once. Can we pay via invoice?

Yes. Clubs or schools wishing to register more than three (3) teams may request invoice payment by contacting events@footballqueensland.com.au.
Upon request, Football Queensland will complete the registrations on your behalf and issue an invoice for payment.

When requesting invoice registration, please provide the following information:

Information Required	Details to Provide
Club / School Name	Full registered name
Age Group(s)	e.g. Boys U12, Girls U11/12
Team Name(s)	As they should appear in the competition
Primary Contact Name	Person registering the teams
Contact Email	Primary email address
Contact Phone Number	Preferred contact number

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PROUD PARTNERS

Pacific Championships is delivered in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council & Visit Sunshine Coast and supported by Radio partners Sea FM & Mix FM.