UNISPORT NATIONALS
UniSport Nationals is the largest multi-sport intervarsity carnival in Australia.
The Adelaide University team represents Adelaide University Sport and Fitness, and Adelaide University. Nationals brings together roughly 7,000 student-athletes from 41 universities nationwide, competing across 30 different sports for national titles. More than just a competition, Nationals is a celebration of university spirit, athletic excellence, and social connection.
Adelaide University will be looking to send teams for Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cycling, Fencing, Hockey, Judo, Kendo, Lacrosse 5s, Netball, Rowing, Rugby 7s, Table Tennis, Tennis, Touch, Ultimate, and Volleyball.
In 2026, UniSport Nationals will be held in Perth, Western Australia from September 26 to October 2. UniFest, a midweek festival introduced in 2025, provides students with a unique opportunity to connect beyond the field of play. Set against some of Perth’s most iconic backdrops, UniFest offers live music, entertainment, cultural activations, and a vibrant social atmosphere, cementing the Nationals as a truly holistic student experience and something not to be missed.
READ THE FULL 2025 NATIONALS RECAP!
2026 UNISPORT NATIONALS TRIALS
| UniSport Nationals |
Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2026 Perth, WA |
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| Badminton |
Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026 Kingsway Indoor Stadium |
Complete EOI |
| Basketball |
Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026 Bendat Basketball Centre |
Trials Complete |
| Beach Volleyball |
Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2026 City Beach |
Trials: Wednesday 1 July, 12:30-2:30pm Glenelg Beach Volleyball Courts |
| Cycling | TBC | |
| Fencing |
Sep 26 - 29, 2026 Murdoch University Active |
Interested? Contact AU Fencing Club |
| Hockey |
Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026 Hale Hockey Club UWA Hockey Club |
Trial: Monday 22 June, 6:30-8:00pm West Beach Hockey Centre |
| Judo |
Sep 26 & 27, 2026 UWA Recreation & Fitness Centre |
Interested? Contact AU Judo Club |
| Kendo |
Sep 26 & 27, 2026 ECU Sport & Fitness Centre |
Interested? Contact AU Kendo Club |
| Netball |
Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026 Arena Joondalup |
Trial: Sunday 21 June, 1:30-3:00pm Pridham Hall |
| Rowing |
Sep 30 - Oct 2, 2026 Champion Lakes Regatta Centre |
Interested? |
| Rugby 7s |
Sep 29 & 30, 2026 UWA Sports Park |
Interested? |
| Table Tennis |
Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026 Jim Satchell Recreation Centre |
Interested? Contact AU Table Tennis Club |
| Tennis |
Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026 State Tennis Centre |
Trials TBC |
| Touch |
Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2026 UWA Sports Park |
Trials Complete |
| Volleyball |
Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2026 Warwick Stadium |
1st & 2nd Trials Complete |
2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE
UniSport National Championships are a series of standalone sporting events held across Australia throughout the year.
Adelaide University teams represent Adelaide University Sport and Fitness, and Adelaide University.
Adelaide University will be looking to send teams for Triathlon, Athletics, 3x3 Basketball, Swimming, and Distance Running, with other sports dependant upon interest from students. Fill in the Nationals EOI or contact the Intervarsity team if you wish to compete.
| Triathlon | April 19, 2026 | Wollongong, NSW |
| Athletics | April 22-24, 2026 | Gold Coast, QLD |
| 3x3 Basketball | May 6-8, 2026 | Canberra, ACT |
| Swimming | May 15-17, 2026 | Sydney, NSW |
| Distance Running | July 4-5, 2026 | Gold Coast, QLD |
| T20 Cricket | July 27-31, 2026 | Sunshine Coast, QLD |
| Surfing | July 28-30, 2026 | Sunshine Coast, QLD |
| Cheer & Dance | August 10, 2026 | Melbourne, VIC |
| Cross Country | August 22-23, 2026 | Ballarat, VIC |
| Snow | August 31 - September 2, 2026 | Mt. Buller, VIC |
