Sport in Sunshine Coast

Brisbane Lions, Sunshine Coast Lightning, and the clubs, courts and ovals that make up grassroots sport across the Coast.

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Sunshine Coast Sport in Winter 2026: Surfing, Soccer and Community Competition

How the Sunshine Coast sports community trains, competes and connects through the dry season.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 27 June 2026

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Sport in Sunshine Coast

Fixtures, runs, and sporting events coming up around Sunshine Coast.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 26 June 2026

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School Holidays and Come-and-Try Sport on the Sunshine Coast: Where to Keep Kids Active All Year

Sunshine Coast councils, clubs and associations run a packed calendar of holiday sport programs and free come-and-try events that make it easy for kids to discover a new sport any time of year.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 22 June 2026

Mountain Biking and Trail Running in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland: Where to Ride and Run

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Mountain Biking and Trail Running in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland: Where to Ride and Run

The Glass House Mountains, Mapleton Falls, Maleny and the rolling hinterland behind the coast give mountain bikers and trail runners some of the most rewarding terrain in South East Queensland.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 18 June 2026

Sunshine Coast Lightning: The Netball Champions Who Put the Region on the Map

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Sunshine Coast Lightning: The Netball Champions Who Put the Region on the Map

The Super Netball club has made the Sunshine Coast a serious national sport destination.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 18 June 2026

Watching the Footy Finals on the Sunshine Coast: The Best Pubs, Clubs and Community Venues

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Watching the Footy Finals on the Sunshine Coast: The Best Pubs, Clubs and Community Venues

When the finals come around, the Sunshine Coast's sports clubs and community venues come alive with communal viewing that makes every game feel like a local event.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 13 June 2026

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The Best Public Sporting Ovals, Courts and Facilities Across the Sunshine Coast

From Sunshine Coast Stadium at Kawana to the council courts and open ovals scattered through every suburb, the Sunshine Coast has outstanding public sporting infrastructure for every code and level.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 6 June 2026

Swimming on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Squads and the Best Pools for Lap Swimming

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Swimming on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Squads and the Best Pools for Lap Swimming

With a string of quality aquatic centres and a thriving club scene, the Sunshine Coast is a swimmer's paradise both in the pool and in the ocean.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 30 May 2026

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How to Watch and Listen to Local Sport on the Sunshine Coast: Your Complete Guide

Whether you want to follow the Falcons on game day, catch a surf carnival live or stream Queensland Cup action from your couch, here is how to stay connected to Sunshine Coast sport.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 23 May 2026

Cycling on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Popular Routes and the High-Performance Scene

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Cycling on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Popular Routes and the High-Performance Scene

From hinterland climbs to coastal paths and UniSC's elite training precinct, the Sunshine Coast is one of Queensland's best regions for cyclists of every level.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 16 May 2026

Athletics and Little Athletics on the Sunshine Coast: Track, Field and Pathways to the Top

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Athletics and Little Athletics on the Sunshine Coast: Track, Field and Pathways to the Top

From tiny tots taking their first steps on the track to University of the Sunshine Coast athletes competing at state and national level, the athletics community here is thriving and welcoming.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 9 May 2026

Basketball on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Courts and the NBL1 North Connection

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Basketball on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Courts and the NBL1 North Connection

From beginner junior programs to NBL1 North competition, basketball on the Sunshine Coast has a club and a court to suit every level of player.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 2 May 2026

Touch Football on the Sunshine Coast: Midweek Competitions and Weekend Carnivals for All Ages

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Touch Football on the Sunshine Coast: Midweek Competitions and Weekend Carnivals for All Ages

Fast, social and open to everyone regardless of rugby league experience, touch football is one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular participation sports, with competitions running almost year-round.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 25 April 2026

Netball on the Sunshine Coast: Where to Play, Watch and Get Your Family Involved

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Netball on the Sunshine Coast: Where to Play, Watch and Get Your Family Involved

With competitions running from junior through to senior grades across the region, Sunshine Coast netball offers something for players and supporters of every age.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 18 April 2026

Lawn Bowls on the Sunshine Coast: Friendly Clubs, Social Rolls and a Great Excuse to Be Outside

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Lawn Bowls on the Sunshine Coast: Friendly Clubs, Social Rolls and a Great Excuse to Be Outside

With a sunny climate that makes outdoor sport a pleasure almost year-round, lawn bowls clubs across the Sunshine Coast offer some of the warmest welcomes in local sport.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 11 April 2026

Junior Cricket on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Formats and How to Get Your Child Started

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Junior Cricket on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Formats and How to Get Your Child Started

From Blast cricket for tiny players to structured weekend competitions for teens, the Sunshine Coast Cricket Association runs a thriving junior program across the region.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 4 April 2026

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All-Abilities and Inclusive Sport on the Sunshine Coast: Everyone Gets to Play

From wheelchair-accessible beaches to inclusive athletics programs, the Sunshine Coast has built one of regional Queensland's most welcoming sporting landscapes for people of all abilities.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 28 March 2026

Getting Your Child into Football on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, the Season and How to Register

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Getting Your Child into Football on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, the Season and How to Register

Sunshine Coast Football runs one of Queensland's most active junior competitions, with clubs from Caloundra to Noosa welcoming players of all ages and abilities.

By The Daily Sunshine Coast · 21 March 2026

AFL

Brisbane Lions

Next: vs Sydney Swans
Sat, 4 July, 9:25 am · The Gabba, Brisbane

Super Netball

Sunshine Coast Lightning

Next: vs Adelaide Thunderbirds
Sun, 5 July, 3:00 am · USC Stadium, Sippy Downs

Recent results

Brisbane Lions

vs Geelong Cats

14.11 (95)vs12.9 (81)

AFL Round 14 · 21 June

Brisbane Lions

vs Collingwood

10.8 (68)vs13.10 (88)

AFL Round 13 · 14 June

SCL

Sunshine Coast Lightning

vs NSW Swifts

67vs62

Super Netball Rd 11 · 20 June

Local Sport Spotlight

MCF

Maroochydore Cavaliers FC

Sunshine Coast Football

The Cavaliers sit second on the Sunshine Coast Premier League ladder heading into their derby clash with Caloundra Rangers this weekend. Coach Renee Halligan has named an unchanged side, with striker Tom Bevilacqua chasing a fourth goal in as many fixtures.

Saturday, 3:00pm · Cotton Tree Park, Maroochydore · Entry by gold-coin donation.

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Sunshine Coast Sport in Winter 2026: Surfing, Soccer and Community Competition

Sport in Sunshine Coast

School Holidays and Come-and-Try Sport on the Sunshine Coast: Where to Keep Kids Active All Year

Mountain Biking and Trail Running in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland: Where to Ride and Run

Sunshine Coast Lightning: The Netball Champions Who Put the Region on the Map

Watching the Footy Finals on the Sunshine Coast: The Best Pubs, Clubs and Community Venues

The Best Public Sporting Ovals, Courts and Facilities Across the Sunshine Coast

Swimming on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Squads and the Best Pools for Lap Swimming

How to Watch and Listen to Local Sport on the Sunshine Coast: Your Complete Guide

Cycling on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Popular Routes and the High-Performance Scene

Athletics and Little Athletics on the Sunshine Coast: Track, Field and Pathways to the Top

Basketball on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Courts and the NBL1 North Connection

Touch Football on the Sunshine Coast: Midweek Competitions and Weekend Carnivals for All Ages

Netball on the Sunshine Coast: Where to Play, Watch and Get Your Family Involved

Lawn Bowls on the Sunshine Coast: Friendly Clubs, Social Rolls and a Great Excuse to Be Outside

Junior Cricket on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, Formats and How to Get Your Child Started

All-Abilities and Inclusive Sport on the Sunshine Coast: Everyone Gets to Play

Getting Your Child into Football on the Sunshine Coast: Clubs, the Season and How to Register

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Sunshine Coast Lightning

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