NNSW Futsal Schools Tournaments, Regional and State information 2026

We invite all previous and new Schools wishing to participate in this year's 2026 competition to register their interest in playing and the number of teams they would like to enter. The team's final numbers must be confirmed by the school organiser at least two weeks before the Tournament.

NNSW Futsal is in its 16th year of providing Schools with the best indoor competition in Australia. Any School, Private or Public, from Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, and the Central Coast is invited to enter teams.

Cost of Fees Primary School teams – $160 per team High School teams – $160 per team

Fees cover venue hire, qualified referees, NNSW administration fees, and winners' and runners-up' medallions.

We are an NSW Government-certified supplier for those schools using the NSW Schools government system.

Age Groups The age each child turns this year determines their age group. For example, if a child turns 9 or 10 this year, they will play U/10s. If they turn 11 or 12, they will play U/12, etc.

Primary Schools

U/8 ( Boys or can be mixed) U10 Boys @ 10 Girls U12 Boys & U12 Girls

High Schools U14 Boys & Girls U16 Boys & Girls U19 Boys & Girls

We suggest you choose your School Futsal teams in February/March so you can nominate them to us before the end of the term. The final player's numbers do not need to be given until two weeks before the event.

School Regionals Tournament Dates

Central Coast ROUND 1 Venue – Niagara Park Youth Centre, Niagara Park 27th April 2026 – U14, U16 & U19 Girls 28th April 2026 – U14, U16 & 19 Boys Boys 30th April 2026 – U8, U10 & U12 Boys + Girls

Newcastle Round 2 Venue – Genesis / Howzat Darby Street Newcastle 11th May 2026– U8, U10 & U12 Boys + Girls (Primary Schools) 12th May 2026 - U14, U16 & U19 Girls + U19 Boys 13th May 2026– U14 & U16 Boy.

Maitland & Surrounds ROUND 3 Venue – Maitland Basketball Stadium, Maitland 25th May 2026– U8, U10 & U12 Boys + Girls (Primary Schools) 26th May 2026– U14, U16 & U19 Girls 27th May 2026– U14, U16 & U19 Boys

Lake Macquarie / Newcastle ROUND 4 Venue – Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium, Broadmeadow , Newcastle. 3rd June 2026 – U14 & U16 Boys 4th June 2026 – U14, U16 & U19 Girls + U19 Boys 5th June 2026– U8, U10 & U12 Boys + Girls (Primary Schools)

NNSW Futsal Association State Championships All winning teams and runners-up in each age group will progress to our State Championship Competition, held at Niagara Park Stadium on the Central Coast.

Players from our competitions are eligible to trial for selection in our State teams to compete at School Nationals, held in Brisbane / Gold Coast during the Sept/October School Holidays.

The AFA (Australian Futsal Association) National School Tournament is recognised as the biggest National School Tournament in Australia, with the best players from all over the country competing at the highest level. A highlight of the Tournament is the trophy presentation at Dreamworld.

NNSW Football / Futsal State titles.

Winning and runner-up school-based teams from the Association State championships can progress to the NNSW Football Futsal state titles. Venue TBA. This is a school team-based competition for ages 12 to 18, held sometime in November, with schools from NNSW Regions all the way to Tweed Heads competing.

AFA East Coast Championship.

Schools from our state championships may also want to compete in the AFA East Coast Championships. Again, this is a team, school-based competition for ages 8 to 18, with schools from Sydney through to Townsville along the East Coast competing.

State Championship Dates Venue – Niagara Park Youth Centre, Niagara Park Central Coast 22nd June 2026 – U8, U10 Boys & U12 Boys + Girls (Primary Schools) 23rd June 2026 – U14 , U16 Boys + 19 Boys 25th June 2026 – U14 & U16 Girls + 19 Girls

All Dates are correct at the time of writing. However, they may change or alter slightly depending on the numbers.

As more schools enter teams, we may need to add a day here or there or change venues.

We understand that it would be hard for school organisations, so it is imperative to get your teams in ASAP so we can advise on any changes quickly.

We hope to hear from you very soon. If you require more information, don't hesitate to contact George @ ceo@northernnswfutsal.com.au or secretary@northernnswfutsal.com.au