COFFS Harbour is set to once again host Australia’s premier touch football competition.
The National Touch League’s The Championships will be held from Wednesday, 4 March to Saturday, 7 March 2026 at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
As Australia’s premier national championship event for adult participants, The Championships attracted more than 150 teams in 2025 and is expected to again welcome strong participation and vibrant supporter engagement when it returns to the Coffs Coast in March.
A flagship of the national Touch Football calendar, The Championships will return in a refreshed format in 2026 following review and consultation with key stakeholders.
The refinements are designed to balance participation growth with pathway development, while enhancing the overall experience for participants, referees, and spectators alike.
Key updates include the return to a four-day schedule, revised game lengths, updated eligibility requirements to align with other major competitions, and new player permission rules across specified divisions.
City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams was looking forward to once again hosting Australia’s premier touch football event.
“The City takes great pride in being the home of Touch Football and it will be a blast to once again host the premier event, The Championships,” she said.
“For the players, officials, supporters, and for the City, this is not just about the on-field action at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium, it’s the total package of experiences that embrace the tournament – the warm welcome by locals through to all the things to do and see on the Coffs Coast, from the stunning beaches through to the lush rainforest hinterland.”
By Aiden BURGESS
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