A New Era: The 2027 Queensland Water Polo Championships (incorporating State Titles) is here
Published Fri 02 Oct 2026
A new era of competition begins in 2027 with the Queensland Water Polo Championships (incorporating State Titles). The premier event will deliver four competition days for each age group, with every team scheduled to play a minimum of six games.
Competition Schedule
18&U & 14&U: January 16 – 19, 2027
16&U & 12&U: January 21 – 24, 2027
Opens Division: TBC
Location
Sunshine Coast Region
All venues and venue information for the 2027 Queensland Water Polo Championships will be accessible via the WPQ website once confirmed.
Team Nominations Now Open
Secure your spot today by submitting your team nominations.
⏰ Team Nominations close 9am Monday October 26, 2026
🔗 Submit your nomination - here.
Supporters Tickets
For 2027, spectator admission at Championships venues will be included in the team fee. Parents, family members and supporters can attend without purchasing separate spectator tickets.
Merchandise
WPQ is currently working on some exciting merchandise options so you can take home a piece of the action, so stay tuned for more information on pre-ordering your merchandise!
Team Fee Information
The early bird team fee is $2,596 including GST, for payment received by 30 November 2026. The standard team fee is $2,789.60 including GST.
The fee structure has changed from 2026, when team entry and spectator admission were charged separately. Comparing the combined charges provides a clearer picture of what the change means for teams and their families.
For example, a 14-athlete team paying the 2026 early bird fee of $1,760 including GST, together with one $110 family-spectator pass per athlete, paid $3,300 in combined tournament charges.
For 2027, the early bird team fee, including spectator admission, is $2,596. In this example, that represents a saving of $704 or approximately $50.29 per athlete.
The comparison will vary according to team size and the number of spectator passes purchased. Travel and accommodation remain additional expenses.
The team fee contributes to tournament delivery costs, including venue hire, referees and officials, balls and equipment, insurance, first aid, lifeguards, and event operations, while also providing spectator admission throughout each team’s four-day competition.
Want to Referee at The Queensland Water Polo Championships?
WPQ are accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for qualified referees to officiate during the tournament. If you're interested, the EOIs are open and close November 1, through this link - here.
WPQ 6-8 Challenge Day Is Back
Save the Date! WPQ are running the WPQ 6-8 Challenge Day on the 20th of January.
The 6-8 Challenge is a performance measure combine designed to assess the core skills of water polo athletes. Featuring six drills (for both field players and goalkeepers), the Challenge was created by Tony Azevedo & Maggie Steffens as a personal benchmarking tool to help athletes track and elevate their game.
More details to be provided about this amazing opportunity!
All Event Information
All information surrounding the 2027 Queensland Water Polo Championships can be found on the WPQ website - here.
