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The 2026 North Queensland Games celebrated over 2200 competitors across Mackay, The Whitsundays and Isaac regions. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers and sport hosts who helped make the NQ Games possible.
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Established 1984, The North Queensland Games offers a diverse, unique and dynamic event for athletes of all abilities, at all competition levels to celebrate and compete in their chosen sports.
From future Gold Medallists to first time entrants - we provide sports opportunities for all ranges of life!
Thank you for attending the 2026 North Queensland Games in Mackay.
One of the most heartwarming stories to emerge from the skateboarding competition at the North Queensland Games was seeing parents and children competing alongside one another at the Sugarbowl. For Jay McCaskill and his family, the event was about much more than medals and results; it was about sharing an experience together and creating memories […]
The North Queensland Sports Foundation is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the 1956 Torchbearers Club, the association of runners who carried the Olympic flame during the historic 1956 Olympic Torch Relay more than 70 years ago. The 1956 Olympic Torch Relay was the first Olympic flame relay ever held in Australia, carrying the […]
The 2026 North Queensland Games officially got underway on Friday 1 May 2026, with a huge Opening Ceremony at Great Barrier Reef Arena that brought together athletes, families and the wider community for a spectacular night of celebration. Despite some challenging weather conditions, around 1,500 people attended the event, creating an electric atmosphere to officially […]
The North Queensland Games is proudly supported by the Queensland Government
Interested in becoming a partner for the North Queensland 2026 games? Get in touch
