Football Australia is delighted to confirm the Gold Coast will host the National Futsal Championships through until 2028.
Delivered by Football Queensland, in partnership with Experience Gold Coast, the 2026-2028 editions will showcase the best emerging futsal talent from eight Member Federations across Australia against the backdrop of one of Queensland's most iconic locations.
The 2026 National Futsal Championships will be held from Tuesday, 13 January to Saturday, 17 January 2026 across the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre and Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium.
The new agreement secures a hat-trick of National Futsal Championships for the Gold Coast, providing consistency and stability for Australia's largest futsal competition.
The Championship will also create opportunities to grow the game, strengthen community engagement, deliver significant tourism benefits to the region and support continued growth over the next three years.
The 2025 National Futsal Championships will feature players from U12-U16 Boys, Youth Men and Open Men, plus U13, U15, U17 Girls, Youth Women, Open Women, and Open AWD (Athletes with Disabilities) Mixed.
Football Australia Interim Chief Executive Officer Heather Garriock said:
"As part of our strategy to elevate futsal across the country, we are focused on working hand-in-hand with Member Federations and local partners to create world-class experiences for players, coaches, and fans.
"We are confident the Gold Coast will provide an exceptional backdrop for 2025 National Futsal Championships and applaud Football Queensland's vision in driving futsal growth.
"The National Futsal Championships are the cornerstone of our futsal pathway, and we are thrilled that Queensland will host this celebration of talent, community, and competition over the next three years."
Football Queensland Chief Executive Officer Robert Cavallucci said:
"Football Queensland is delighted to have secured the hosting rights for the National Futsal Championships for the next three years, cementing our state as the home of Australia's pinnacle futsal event as we build on the unprecedented success of the 2024 tournament hosted on the Gold Coast.
"Today's announcement is fitting recognition of Football Queensland's significant investment in Futsal in recent years and will enable the ongoing delivery of FQ's Futsal strategy as we continue to drive strong outcomes for the game in Queensland.
"Together with Experience Gold Coast, we can't wait to deliver an unforgettable experience for participants and their families from across the country as they meet on the beautiful Gold Coast to enjoy an action packed tournament showcasing futsal's most talented players.
"The National Futsal Championships are also set to provide a major boost off the court as attendees take advantage of the chances to explore the Gold Coast's iconic beaches, theme parks and attractions.
"With the eyes of the football community firmly set on Queensland for the next three years, we look forward to establishing the National Futsal Championships as an unmissable event for locals and visitors alike."
