Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.6.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # NQ Games 2026 Mackay North Queensland Games ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/news/) - [Minister for Sport speaks ahead of 2024 NQ Games in Cairns](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/minister-for-sport-speaks-ahead-of-2024-nq-games-in-cairns/) - Michael Healy, The Queensland State Government’s Minister for Tourism and Sport was in Cairns at the NQ Games Registration Hub today ahead of the Opening on Friday. Speaking with media, Minister Healy was delighted to show his support for a major event in his own electorate of Cairns. “The North Queensland Games represents a wonderful - [Family Affair on Wheels: Parents and Children Share the North Queensland Games Experience](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/family-affair-on-wheels-parents-and-children-share-the-north-queensland-games-experience/) - 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 - [Celebrating a Proud Legacy at the 2026 North Queensland Games](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/celebrating-a-proud-legacy-at-the-2026-north-queensland-games/) - 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 - [ICYMI: Opening Ceremony Lights Up the Start of the 2026 North Queensland Games](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/icymi-opening-ceremony-lights-up-the-start-of-the-2026-north-queensland-games/) - 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 - [Fireworks Notice | May 1st 2026](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/fireworks-notice-may-1st-2026/) - North Queensland Sports Foundation is set to host the NQ Games Opening Ceremony. This ceremony will be staged on Friday 1st May from 6pm until 9pm at Harrup Park - one of Mackay’s top leisure and sporting facilities. An exciting program of evening activities has been scheduled to cater to all ages – but specifically targeting families. A site layout has been created to cater for - [North Queensland Games Opening Ceremony Set to Ignite Mackay](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/north-queensland-games-opening-ceremony-set-to-ignite-mackay/) - The 2026 North Queensland Games will officially kick off with a spectacular Opening Ceremony, bringing the community together for a vibrant celebration of sport, culture and regional pride. Held on Friday 1 May at Harrup Park, Mackay, the free, family-friendly event will transform the venue into a hub of activity, welcoming thousands of locals, athletes - [PEAK^ partners with 2026 North Queensland Games to support athlete performance and wellbeing](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/peak-partners-with-2026-north-queensland-games-to-support-athlete-performance-and-wellbeing/) - The North Queensland Games have announced a new partnership with PEAK^ (peak.app), the performance and wellbeing platform founded by North Queensland Olympian and Heptathlete Tori West, ahead of the 2026 North Queensland Games to be held in Mackay from 1-4 May. The partnership will see PEAK work alongside Games organisers to champion athlete preparation, recovery - [NQ Games Merchandise Shop NOW Live!](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/nq-games-merchandise-shop-now-live/) - Get ready to gear up and show your Games spirit! We have everything you need including basketball singlets, shirts, shorts, polos, bucket hats, socks and drink bottles. Simply select the "SHOP" button on the top right of the website to be redirected to the Struddy's merchandise store. Get in quick so you don't miss out!! - [Registrations now open for 2026 North Queensland Games](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/mackay-to-host-the-2026-north-queensland-games/) - Mackay is set to host regional Australia’s largest and most iconic multi-sport event, with the 2026 Mackay North Queensland Games to be held from May 1 to May 4, 2026. Running since 1984, The North Queensland Games will bring together thousands of athletes, officials and supporters from across the region, celebrating grassroots sport, community pride - [Pedro the Platypus wins popular vote](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/pedro-the-platypus-wins-popular-vote/) - After receiving over 80 entries and nearly 400 votes across 3 weeks, the drawing of Pedro the Playtpus, from the mind of 11-year old Georgia from Marian has won the popular vote in the North Queensland Sports Foundation’s contest to design the next mascot for the 2026 North Queensland Games. Run and promoted in conjunction - [The Countdown Is On: 365 Days until the 2026 Mackay NQ Games](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/the-countdown-is-on-365-days-until-the-2026-mackay-nq-games/) - The 2026 Mackay NQ Games is just 1 year away! The North Queensland Sports Foundation has been hard at work overhauling it’s web and digital content, upgrading registration platforms, creating new branding, working with merchandise suppliers, and planning for the 21st NQ Games (May 1st - May 4th 2026) to be the biggest in 20 - [Highlights from the Opening Ceremony: 2024 NQ Games](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/highlights-from-the-opening-ceremony-2024-nq-games/) - Last night the 2024 NQ Games was officially opened at Cairns' Fogarty Park - the rain just barely impacting and estimated 1,500 in the athletes march and another couple thousand attendees over a couple of hours. The traditional athlete's march was led by a precession of Cairns Regional Council staff and representatives including Mayor Amy - [From the Vault: 1984 first ever NQ Games](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/from-the-vault-1984-first-ever-nq-games/) - Whilst hard at work on the 2026 iteration of the NQ Games, we stumbled across these photographs sent in from the community of the original NQ Games; the motorcade, the Games Torch (held by Ron Grant OAM), the parade in front of 15,000 and more. If you want to learn more about the 1984 edition - [2022 NQ Games Launch](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/2022-nq-games-launch/) - The NQ games launched in true North Queensland style with Townsville sprinter Jake Doran challenging Cowboys superstar Matty Bowen to a race amongst a mass of sporting hosts and media at The Ville Resort and Casino. Townsville is set to host the largest multi-sport event in regional Australia from April to May this year, attracting - [RECAP – 2022 Townsville NQ Games](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/recap-2022-townsville-nq-games/) - After a false start during COVID in 2020, the Townsville NQ Games were more than a solid hit out! From the 4 days across April 29th to May 2nd 2022, The NQ Games saw 4,349 competitors take place in competition across 35 sports – bringing an additional 6700+ people in support with them. Initial estimates - [Final call for registrations – 2024 Cairns NQ Games](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/final-call-for-registrations-2024-cairns-nq-games/) - Time is running out to secure your spot in the 2024 NQ Games! With more than 3,000 participants expected across 24 sports, the 2024 NQ Games promises to be the largest multi-sport event in regional Australia… and there is still time for athletes and enthusiasts to register and be part of this iconic event. Whether - [North Queensland Games put Cairns in the spotlight](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/north-queensland-games-put-cairns-in-the-spotlight/) - Michael Healy, The Queensland State Government’s Minister for Tourism and Sport was in Cairns at the NQ Games Registration Hub today ahead of the Opening on Friday. Speaking with media, Minister Healy was delighted to show his support for a major event in his own electorate of Cairns. Minister Healy took time to take photos ## Pages - [Home](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/) - North Queensland Games: A dynamic event where athletes of all abilities compete and celebrate sports across all competition levels. - [Sports](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sports/) - Home | Sports Sports at the 2026 GAMES Thank you for attending the 2026 NQ Games! Please click on the icon to find out more information about each sport. 56er’s Torchbearers 1500m Prized Race 7 News 100m Sprint – Invitational AFL Masters 9s Athletics Basketball 3 x 3 Baton Twirling Beach Volleyball BMX Boxing Cricket - [Sports Through the Years](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sports/sports-through-the-years/) - Home | Sports | Sports Through the Years Sports Through the Years Sports Earliest Appearance Aerobics 1996 AFL 2008 Archery 1996 Arm Wrestling 1996 Artistic Skating 2006 Athletics 1996 Badminton 2014 Ballroom Dancing 1996 Barrel Racing 2018 Baseball 1996 Basketball 2004 Baton Twirling 2018 Beach Volleyball 2000 Blokart 2012 BMX 1996 Bocce 1996 Boccia 2006 - [2024](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/2024-2/) - Home | History | 2024 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 2024 Feature events of the 2024 NQ Games included a National invitational Taekwondo - [2026](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/2026-2/) - Home | History | 2026 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 2026 The 2026 North Queensland Games were hosted across Mackay, Isaac and the - [History](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/) - Home | History Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports History of the NQ Games We've had an incredible history, jump into each year and - [FAQs](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/games/faqs/) - Home | Games | FAQs Games Overview Game Fees FAQs Sponsors & Partners Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports FAQs If your question isn't answered here, you can always contact us via this site or reach us on our - [Sponsors](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/games/sponsors/) - Home | Games | Sponsors Games Overview Game Fees FAQs Sponsors & Partners Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports Gold Partners Silver & Bronze Supporters Members of the North Queensland Sports Foundation Major Sponsor The North Queensland Games - [How to Register](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/games/how-to-register/) - Home | Games | How to Register Games Overview Game Fees FAQs Sponsors & Partners Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports How to register The NQ Games Portal Most sports during the 2026 North Queensland Games will require registration - [Game Fees](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/games/game-fees/) - Home | Games | Game Fees Games Overview Game Fees FAQs Sponsors & Partners Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports Game Fees The NQ Games is all about coming together as a community and celebrating/participating (may for the first - [Games](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/games/) - Home | Games Games Overview Game Fees FAQs Sponsors & Partners Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports The 2026 NQ GAMES Welcome to the NQ Games – The Ultimate Sporting Festival! Get ready, North Queensland! The NQ Games are - [Subscribe](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/subscribe/) - Home | Subscribe Get the latest Updates Want to learn more? We want to share more! We're hard at work on this iteration of the NQ Games, so we recommend you joint our mailing list by popping in your email address here. The North Queensland Sports Foundation doesn't spam you (we barely ever email!) but - [2018](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/2018-2/) - Home | History | 2018 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 2018 The 2018 Mackay City Auto Group NQ Games consisted of 29 sports, - [2000](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/2000-2/) - Home | History | 2000 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 2000 The launch for the 2000 Games was held in Townsville on 1 - [1984](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/1984-2/) - Home | History | 1984 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 1984 Named the SGIO North Queensland Games after a major sponsor was fruitfully - [2022](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/2022-2/) - Home | History | 2022 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 2022 COVID-19 shut down the world mere weeks before the 2020 NQ Games - [Prelude](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/1983-2/) - Home | History | Prelude Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports The Beginning In 2004, the NQSF commissioned Intern Cathy Nilbett to write a - [1998](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/1998-2/) - Home | History | 1998 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 1998 The 1998 edition was heavily supported in the lead-up by Mackay Regional - [1996](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/1996-2/) - Home | History | 1996 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 1996 The 1996 Suncorp North Queensland Games took place over 5-8 April – - [1994](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/1994-2/) - Home | History | 1994 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 1994 In 1994, the Suncorp North Queensland Games were again hosted by Mount - [1992](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/1992-2/) - Home | History | 1992 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 1992 Now known as the Suncorp North Queensland Games, up to 20,000 visitors - [1990](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/1990-2/) - Home | History | 1990 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 1990 The 1990 edition was held in Mackay for the first time, completing - [1988](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/1988-2/) - Home | History | 1988 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 1988 The 1988 Games in Cairns coincided with the celebration of Australia’s bicentennial. - [1986](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/history/1986-2/) - Home | History | 1986 Games Prelude 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2018 2022 2024 2026 Register Most sports are now open to register! Check out the list of sports to see if you're ready to play! Sports 1986 The Mount Isa games in 1986 attracted 54 different sports. The Games - [Contact](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/contact/) - Home | Contact Get in Touch We’re currently taking expressions of interests from sports clubs or sports associations interested in hosting events or competitions (EOIs – Sports Clubs). If that sounds like you, get in touch via the link or reach out on our social media pages or contact details below "*" indicates required fields ## Sports - [56er’s Torchbearers 1500m Prized Race](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/56ers-torch-bearers-1500m-prized-race/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games 56er’s Torchbearers 1500m Prized Race Competition. Learn more about 56er’s Torchbearers 1500m Prized Race registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Basketball 3 x 3](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/basketball-3-x-3-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Basketball 3 x 3 Competition. Learn more about Basketball 3 x 3 registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Skateboarding](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/skateboarding/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Skateboarding Competition. Learn more about Skateboarding registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Athletics](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/athletics/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Athletics Competition. Learn more about Athletics registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Sprint Triathlon](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/triathlon-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Sprint Triathlon Competition. Learn more about Sprint Triathlon registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Disc Golf](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/disc-golf-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Disc Golf Competition. Learn more about Disc Golf registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [AFL Masters 9s](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/afl-masters/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games AFL Masters 9s Competition. Learn more about AFL Masters 9s registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Para Powerlifting](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/para-powerlifting-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Para Powerlifting Competition. Learn more about Para Powerlifting registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Swimming](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/swimming-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Swimming Competition. Learn more about Swimming registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Pickleball](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/pickleball-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Pickleball Competition. Learn more about Pickleball registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Cricket](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/cricket-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Cricket Competition. Learn more about Cricket registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Western Horse Performance](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/western-horse-performance-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Western Horse Performance Competition. Learn more about Western Horse Performance registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Equestrian](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/equestrian-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Equestrian Competition. Learn more about Equestrian registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Boxing](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/boxing-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Boxing Competition. Learn more about Boxing registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Gymnastics](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/gymnastics-3/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Gymnastics Competition. Learn more about Gymnastics registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [7 News 100m Sprint - Invitational](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/100m/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games 7 News 100m Sprint – Invitational Competition. Learn more about 7 News 100m Sprint – Invitational registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Indoor Bowls](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/indoor-bowls-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Indoor Bowls Competition. Learn more about Indoor Bowls registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Beach Volleyball](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/beach-volleyball/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Beach Volleyball Competition. Learn more about Beach Volleyball registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Baton Twirling](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/baton-twirling-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Baton Twirling Competition. Learn more about Baton Twirling registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [BMX](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/bmx-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games BMX Competition. Learn more about BMX registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Outrigger Canoe Racing](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/outrigger-canoe-racing-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Outrigger Canoe Racing Competition. Learn more about Outrigger Canoe Racing registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Mountain Bike Riding](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/mountainbiking2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Mountain Bike Riding Competition. Learn more about Mountain Bike Riding registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more. - [Special Olympics Mackay Fire](https://www.northqueenslandgames.com.au/sport/special-olympics-2/) - Become part of the North Queensland Games Special Olympics Mackay Fire Competition. Learn more about Special Olympics Mackay Fire registration, eligibility requirements, fees and more.