One year to go: 10 more sports confirmed for the 2027 Australian Masters Games

With one year until the Australian Masters Games arrive in Newcastle and the Central Coast, 10 more sport opportunities have been confirmed for the 2027 programme, with registrations set to open on 23 February 2027.

From 13–20 November 2027, thousands of Masters athletes from across Australia will descend on Newcastle and the Central Coast for eight days of competition as the Australian Masters Games mark their 40th anniversary.

The sporting programme continues to take shape, giving prospective participants more opportunities to find their sport and start planning their trip to the two host regions.

10 more sports confirmed

Newcastle will host short-course fleet racing in sailing, netball (including men’s, mixed and walking competitions), beach volleyball, touch football and pétanque.

The Central Coast will welcome indoor volleyball, fencing, baseball, walking football and sailing (off the beach classes).

These additions build on the sporting programme already announced, with further sports expected to be confirmed in the lead-up to November 2027.

One Games, two destinations

For the first time, the Australian Masters Games will be hosted across Newcastle and the Central Coast, offering participants the opportunity to combine their sporting competition with a visit to two of New South Wales’ coastal destinations.

Newcastle offers beaches, a vibrant harbour, restaurants and cultural experiences, while the Central Coast brings its own combination of coastal communities, natural attractions and relaxed seaside experiences.

With competition taking place across both regions, participants are encouraged to start thinking about where they will compete, where they might stay and how they can make the most of their time beyond the sporting programme.

Traditionally held in October, the Australian Masters Games will move to November in 2027, with the new dates accommodating Australia’s hosting of the Rugby World Cup and allowing participants to enjoy both major sporting events.

Registrations open 23 February 2027

Prospective competitors can now mark Tuesday, 23 February 2027 in their calendars as the official opening date for registrations.

Further information about the sporting programme, competition venues and participation options will be released in the coming months.

Team captains and sporting clubs are encouraged to start conversations with their members, while returning participants can begin reconnecting with friends and teammates ahead of the Games.

The 2027 Australian Masters Games will take place from 13–20 November 2027, celebrating 40 years of Mastres sport.

Find your sport, start planning your trip and get ready for registrations opening on 23 February 2027.

For the latest information, visit australianmastersgames.com.

To sign up as a team organiser and to receive information about your sport, click here: https://australianmastersgames.com/team-organiser-registration/