Summer sports events in Queensland

Experience Queensland’s summer sporting events, from world surfing comps to million-dollar horse races, your ultimate guide to sport in the sun.Experience the thrill: Top summer sports events to catch live in QueenslandMagic Millions Carnival | Gold Coast Festival of Touch | Gold Coast When: 28 November - 7 December 2025 Where: Coomera Sports Park, Coomera Details: One of Australia’s biggest touch football festivals, the Festival of Touch packs five events - including the Queensland State Cup and All Nations Cup - into 10 action-packed days. More than just competition, it’s a chance for the community to come together on and off the field. The highlight, the Queensland State Cup, draws thousands of domestic and international players, making it a true hallmark of the touch football calendar. School Basketball Championships, Basketball Australia | Gold Coast When: 30 November - 5 December 2025 Where: 296 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara, Gold Coast Details: As Australia’s largest s