The Sunshine Coast will host the 2023 AFL Masters National Carnival, the 40th staging of the annual event and the first time the region has held the event since 2011. The announcement was made at the conclusion of the 2022 AFL Masters National Carnival in Adelaide earlier this month.
Key points of this announcement:
What: The AFL Masters National Carnival, the largest mass participation football event in Australia.
When: Sunday, 1 October 2023 – Saturday, 7 October 2023
Where: Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Matches at Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex
Who: In excess of 1200 players and 1500 participants from all eight Australian states and territories.
Estimated economic impact: More than $4 million, with 60% visitation expected by participants.
Previous National Carnivals on the Sunshine Coast: 2006, 2011
