2026 Football Queensland School state championships
The FQ School Futsal Championships is a statewide premier futsal competition for secondary schools, featuring high-quality, school-based futsal competitions to support the development of futsal programs within Queensland schools.
The FQ School Futsal Program will include the FQ School Futsal Regional Championships, State Championships, Northern State Championships and National Championships, as well as the Queensland School Futsal Cups.
Competition Categories
2026 Competition Categories
Under 13 Boys (born 2013 and later)
Under 13 Girls (born 2013 and later)
Under 15 Boys (born 2011 and later)
Under 15 Girls (born 2011 and later)
Open Boys (born 2008 and later)
Open Girls (born 2008 and later)
Competition Format
The FQ School Futsal Championships will run across three stages with boys and girls in the U13-Open age groups competing within their own QSS region to be crowned Regional Champions.
The winner and runner-up teams from each region will qualify for the second stage at the FQ School Futsal State Championships, where they will compete against other qualifying schools and vie for the title of State Champions. Schools in North Queensland will also qualify for the FQ School Northern State Championships in Townsville.
The Champions, runners-up and semifinalists from the State and Northern State Championships will qualify for the third stage where schools will compete at the School Futsal National Championships.
Key Dates
2026 Regional Futsal Championships
Metropolitan North | 24,25 & 26 March 2026 | South Pine Sports Complex, Brendale |
South Coast | 21,22 & 23 April 2026 | Coomera Indoor Sports Centre |
Sunshine Coast | 12,13 & 14 May 2026 | Caloundra Indoor Stadium |
Darling Downs | 29,30 & 31 July 2026 | Highfields Aquatic & Fitness Centre |
Peninsula | 27,28 & 29 May 2026 | Redlynch Central Sports Stadium |
Northern | 25,26 & 27 May 2026 | Townsville Sports Precinct, North Ward |
Metropolitan West | 15,16 & 17 June 2026 | Nissan Arena, Nathan |
Capricornia – Whitsunday | 18 & 19 May 2026 | Mackay Basketball Stadium |
Metropolitan East | 18,19 & 22 June 2026 | Nissan Arena, Nathan |
Wide Bay Region | 20,21 & 22 July 2026 | Bundaberg PCYC |
Capricornia – Central | 25 & 26 June 2026 | CQU Rockhampton |
2026 State Futsal Championships
FQ Northern Queensland School Futsal Championships | 18 & 19 August 2026 | Townsville Sports Precinct |
FQ School Futsal State Championships | 15 – 16 September 2026 | Nissan Arena |
2026 National Championships
National Championships | 23 – 25 November 2026 | Coomera Indoor Sports Centre |
Queenslands Night of Nights ✨
A reminder of timings ahead of an amazing week ahead the evening will commence with the Gala Reception from 5:00pm, where the FQPL 2, FQPL 1 and NPL Awards will be presented, with the exception of the NPL Coach of the Year and NPL Player of the Year awards.
The official Gala Ceremony will begin at 6:30pm, celebrating excellence across Queensland football with presentations for our Community, Service to Football, Advanced Club, Referee and Futsal Awards, as well as the prestigious NPL Coach of the Year and NPL Player of the Year honours.
📅 Saturday, 10 October
📍 Brisbane City Hall
View all award nominees via the event page.
Oct 5
What a night on the Sunny Coast 😍
On Friday night, we celebrated our #PacificChampionships Champions before an exciting clash between the Queensland Women’s State Team and Brisbane Roar in front of more than 2,000 fans at Sunshine Coast Stadium, wrapping up another brilliant #MitreFestivalofFootball 👏
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Oct 5
The full Queensland Football Convention program is now live! 💡
Explore sessions covering:
🧠 Coaching & player development
📈 Club growth & leadership
🤖 AI & technology
⚽ Talent pathways & high performance
🏟️ Facilities, funding & the future of the game
Across two days, you`ll hear practical insights from leading voices from Australia and around the world, with sessions designed to help coaches, club leaders, administrators and volunteers take their next step.
🎟️ Tickets are still available. Explore the full program and join us on 10-11 October at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Oct 3
Young Queenslanders from four local clubs got the once-in-lifetime chance to take part in a training session at Suncorp Stadium yesterday ahead of the Brazil national team`s open training session 🤩⚽
As the Queensland Football Series drew to a close, the Coles MiniRoos players took to the pitch before forming a guard of honour for the Brazilian stars.
Oct 2
AI is rapidly transforming the way clubs operate, coaches plan and players develop. Those who embrace it now may shape the future of the game. 🤖⚽
At the Queensland Football Convention, Professor Sam Robertson will provide practical AI tools that attendees can start using immediately, while exploring the broader implications AI will have for football clubs, coaches and organisations.
Join Sam at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on 10-11 October, visit our website to get your tickets.
Oct 2
