2026 National Finals

The Road
Ends Here

October 24 & 25, 2026
Sunshine Coast Stadium, Bokarina QLD
Presented by
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Key Event Info

Everything you need to know

Dates
Oct 24 & 25

Two day event weekend. Time slots confirmed post registration.

Location
Sunshine Coast Stadium

31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina QLD 4575

Teams
Teams of 8

Capped at 25 teams. Captain registers the team first.

Entry
From $100PP

Early bird pricing. Spectator entry by donation via Eventbrite.

The Veteran Games National Finals are Australia’s premier military inspired team competition for Veterans. Across two days, teams from around the country compete in demanding physical and tactical challenges that showcase purpose, community, service and excellence, while bringing veterans, families and the public together. Every event is scored on Time, Technique and Teamwork.

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I am a Veteran

Compete

Any person who has served within the Military is eligible to compete. Former or current serving personnel, Australian or overseas. Form your team of 8 and take on the country’s best.

Entries via Race Roster · Team Captain registers first

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I am a Supporter

Spectate

Come along and enjoy the family friendly event weekend. Cheer the teams through the course, explore the vendor village and be part of something bigger.

Spectator entry by donation via Eventbrite

What to Expect

The Course Awaits

Run Dodge Jump

The Ninja Wall

Tug of War

Medical Stand

Casualty Evac

Water Course

Get ready

Know before you Register

Eligibility

Team Rules

What to wear

Train for it

Nine Things to Drill Before October

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The Story So Far

Past Years of the Veteran Games

2025 · Expansion

13 teams on the Gold Coast, 9 in Darwin. Champions: Brisbane Veterans RLFC and 5/7 RAR.

2024 · Momentum

10 teams, 100 Veterans. Champions: 2 SECFOR SQN.

2023 · Proof of Concept

5 teams, 40 Veterans. Champions: Tropic Thunder.

Good to know

FAQ, Insurance & Cancellation

Any person who has served within the Military is eligible to compete in the Veteran Games. Competitors may be former or current serving personnel, Australian or overseas.

Teams are 8 competitors. The Team Captain registers the team and team name first, then manages check in and communications on the weekend. The Finals are capped at 25 teams.

We have obtained Public Liability coverage to ensure the safety and protection of all attendees. All stalls and vendors must hold their own Public Liability insurance and provide proof of coverage prior to the event. We also recommend personal insurance to protect against unforeseen accidents and travel insurance for interstate teams.

If for some reason, including Force Majeure, the Veteran Games must be cancelled, all competitors and supporters will be notified immediately. Registrations automatically carry forward to the following year and full refunds will be provided to any competitors that choose to withdraw as a result of the cancellation.

Every activity is scored on Time, Technique and Teamwork. The team with the strongest combined performance across the weekend takes the title.

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