National Championships
These are standalone, single-sport events, hosted at different cities across Australia. Get involved in this annual event that brings together athletes from 42 universities to compete in over 30 sports.
Schedule
Date: 19 April 2026
Location: Wollongong, NSW
Event Website: Triathlon | UniSport Nationals | Australian University Sports
Timelines:
Registrations open 2 December 2025
Registrations close 19 April
Eligibility checks deadline 22 April
Dates: 22–24 April 2026
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
Event Website: Athletics | UniSport Nationals | Australian University Sports
Timelines:
Team nominations open 27 January
Registrations open 2 February
Early bird registrations close 1 March
Standard registrations close 29 March
All registrations close 7 April
Eligibility checks deadline 15 April
Date: 6–8 May 2026
Location: University of Canberra, ACT
Event Website: 3×3 Basketball | UniSport Nationals | Australian University Sports
Timelines:
Team nominations open 27 January
Team nominations close 27 February
Registrations open 2 February
Early bird registrations close 1 March
Standard registrations close 29 March
Withdrawal and minimum numbers deadline 30 March
All registrations close 29 April
Eligibility checks deadline 3 May
Dates: 15–17 May 2026
Location: Sydney, NSW
Event Website: Swimming | UniSport Nationals | Australian University Sports
Timelines:
Please refer to the host event website: NSW Sydney Open
Registrations open 1 March
Registrations close 5 May
Eligibility checks deadline 8 May
Dates: 29 June-3 July 2026
Location: University of Newcastle, NSW
Event Website: Indigenous Nationals | UniSport
Timelines:
Team nominations open 9 March
Team nominations close 20 March
Registrations open 23 March
Standard registrations close 24 May
Withdrawal and minimum numbers deadline 25 May
All registrations close 22 June
Eligibility checks deadline 25 June
Dates: 4-5 July 2026
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
Event Website: Distance Running | UniSport Nationals | Australian University Sports
Timelines:
Registrations open 2 December 2025
Registrations close 4 July
Eligibility checks deadline 8 July
Dates: 27-31 July 2026
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Event Website: T20 Cricket | UniSport Nationals | Australian University Sports
Timelines:
Team nominations open 20 April
Team nominations close 17 May
Registrations open 26 April
Early bird registrations close 24 May
Standard registrations close 21 June
Withdrawal and minimum numbers deadline 22 June
All registrations close 20 July
Eligibility checks deadline 23 July
Dates: 28-30 July 2026
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Event Website: Surfing | UniSport Nationals | Australian University Sports
Timelines:
Team nominations open 20 April
Registrations open 26 April
Earlybird registrations close 24 May
Standard registrations close 21 June
All registrations close 20 July
Eligibility checks deadline 23 July
Dates: 22-23 August 2026
Location: Ballarat, VIC
Event Website: Cross Country | UniSport Nationals | Australian University Sports
Dates: 31 August-2 September 2026
Location: Mt Buller, VIC
Event Website: Snow | UniSport Nationals | Australian University Sports
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