UniSport Nationals

27 Sept - 3 Oct 2025

The 2025 UniSport Nationals will be held in Gold Coast, Queensland and will see over 6,000 participants from across the country battle it out to be crowned national champions in one of 32 different sports.

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UniSport Australia respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners of the land of which the 2025 UniSport Nationals will take place. We pay respects to their Elders past and present and recognise the important contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders make to the Gold Coast community.

Gold Coast

What are UniSport Nationals?

UniSport Nationals provide an opportunity for students at our 42 member universities from across Australia to compete head to head in a number of national standard sporting competitions.

Nationals are comprised of our flagship event, UniSport Nationals, and a number of standalone national championships throughout the year.

The winners from each sport in UniSport Nationals will be combined with the winners of the various Nationals Championships throughout the year to name one university the Overall Nationals Champions.

Who will become champions in 2025?

View full event calendar here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does my registration fee cover?

A: Your registration covers a wide range of products and services required for a safe, successful and enjoyable competition. This includes accreditation, venue hire, competitions, risk management, activations, ceremonies and experiences, and livestreaming. For more information see the flyer at the button below.

Q: Who is eligible to take part in the competition?

A: Currently enrolled students of member universities who are working towards a certificate or high and are recognised by the University Team Manager are eligible to participate in the competition. See UniSport Policies and Guidelines for further details.

Q: How can I participate in UniSport Nationals?

A: Contact your University Team Manager (UTM) to obtain your team code and register online. To find your university contact refer to Member University Contacts.

Q: How can I get more information about a sport that I am interested in?

A: Check out the sport pages above for sport specific details including schedule, venues and more.

Q: When will the Nationals schedule be published?

A: The Nationals schedule will be made available via the UniSport website once finalised, likely in mid-September.

Q: Where can I access sport draws and results?

A: Sport draws and results will be available via the sport pages once published.

Q: What is my accreditation?

A: Your accreditation is your proof of registration and eligibility to compete, without your accreditation you will not be able to compete. This is provided digitally by the ID123 App and will need to be shown on venue to receive your sports stamp to be able to compete. This process needs to be completed each day of competition.

Q: What do I do if I lose my accreditation?

A: If you lose your phone or are unable to access your digital accreditation, hard card replacements can be purchased at Nationals HQ for $22 apiece $20 apiece (EFTPOS only). You will need to present your replacement accreditation at the accreditation desk to be stamped before taking the field of play for your next game or match.

Q: Will there be food available at sporting venues?

A: There will be food available at most sporting venues in the form of in-house canteen services, food trucks or other options. Refer to the sport pages for specific venue and sport details.

FAQ Flyer - What does my registration fee cover?

UniSport Nationals 2025 Partners

We would like to thank all the UniSport Partners that have come onboard the UniSport Nationals to create a memorable experience for all participants! See our partners below. Click on them to find out if they're offering some exclusive discounts!

Nationals GC Guidebook - Coming Soon

Gold Coast What's On Guide

Partner with us

Principal Partner

Nationals Supply Partners

More information coming soon!

Official Medical Provider

Official Merchandise Partner

Supporting Partners

Participant Exclusive Offers

ATHENA Sports Nutrition is excited to announce that they will be providing a huge 50% discount to all UniSport Nationals participants to their online store! Click the logo on the left to find out more and use discount code UNISPORT50 at check out!

About the Event

The 2025 UniSport Nationals will be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland and will see over 6,000 participants from across the country battle it out to be crowned national champions in one of 32 different sports.

Event information

Schedule

27 September - 3 October 2025

Sport Schedule coming in 2025!

Nationals HQ
Nationals HQ to be announced 2025

Venue Map

Venue Map coming in 2025!

Catering
Food Truck Directory coming 2025!

Special Events

Special Events to be announced 2025

UniSport Nationals Official Event Merchandise

We are thrilled to announce that Belgravia Apparel & New Balance is the official merchandise partner for the UniSport Nationals Canberra! Merchandise will be available at select locations in Canberra.

What is in the store?

Official Merchandise - tees, jerseys, hoodies, vests.
Accessories - bags, bottles, beanies, caps and more!
Exclusive Apparel - limited edition New Balance items you will not be able to find anywhere else!

Volunteer Opportunity

We have started the search for our Team UniSport Volunteer Team for the UniSport Nationals Canberra for 2024.

Please check our volunteer recruitment page and register your interest today!

Volunteer at Nationals

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Calling all Officials!

Attention all umpires/referees/officials!

We want YOU to be part of the officiating team at Nationals 2025 in Gold Coast.

Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with intense matchups, national recognition, and competitive rates that reflect your experience.

Don't miss this chance to showcase your skills on a grand stage and be part of a thriving community of referees dedicated to excellence.

Secure your spot today and be ready to make every call count! 🌟

Expressions of Interest Open! Click here to submit your interest.

Rates (further sports rates available on request):

Basketball - TBC

Netball - AA Badge $50 per game, A Badge $40 per game, B Badge $35 per game, C Badge $30 per game

Touch Football - 1 Referee Matches: $40 per game, 2 Referee Matches: $20 per game, 3 Referee Matches: $15 per game

Volleyball - TBC

Basketball Digital Promotion (coming soon)

Netball Digital Promotion (coming soon)

Touch Football Promotion (coming soon)

Volleyball Football Promotion (coming soon)

What is Unity Day?

Unity Day will take place on Wednesday 11 September and is a celebration of inclusivity through sport.

Unity Day objectives:

To unite, celebrate, and support everyone.
To ensure no voice shall go unheard.
To make sure all people feel safe and included as we unite to foster an environment of acceptance and understanding.

What will UniSport do?

UniSport will deliver onsite activations at each sport hub together with a digital and onsite campaign to highlight key messaging of Unity Day.

UniSport will be working with university student ambassadors to engage their university student attendees to participate and support Unity Day objectives.

How to get involved?

Universities can choose to celebrate Unity Day as they would like to, where uniting to celebrate and support everyone is key.

To find out more about becoming a student ambassador for your university, contact your university team manager.

Celebrating 2024 Unity Day through #UnityVibes