UniSport Nationals Head to Perth in 2026, 2030
Perth is set to host the 2026 and 2030 UniSport Nationals, bringing thousands of university athletes to Western Australia to participate in the multi-sport games.
The event, which has been secured as part of a two-event-deal by the Cook Government through Tourism WA, gathers students from universities across Australia to compete in 32 different sports.
UniSport Nationals is Australia’s oldest and largest multi-sport event and was last held in Perth in 2022, when it brought almost 5000 out-of-State visitors to WA, generating more than $10 million for the State’s economy.
Arriving in September next year, the competition will be staged at a range of locations across Perth, including the Bendat Basketball Centre, Gold Netball Centre, Perth High Performance Centre, and Champion Lakes Regatta Centre.
Securing the UniSport Nationals for 2026 and 2030 aligns with the Cook Government’s economic diversification strategy to attract greater out-of-State visitation to Western Australia with an always on, year-round calendar of major, regional and mass-participation events.
More information can be found at: www.unisport.com.au/nationals
As stated by Acting Tourism Minister Don Punch:
“Welcoming thousands of out-of-State university students back to WA is fantastic news for our local business and economy.
“We’re proud to once again host the UniSport Nationals in Perth and urge all athletes, officials and spectators to explore our wonderful State during their stay.
“Mass participation events are an incredibly important part of our diverse events strategy, as they offer a timely reason for participants to travel to WA and experience all we have to offer as a world-class tourism destination.”
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
“We are very excited to be hosting the 2026 and 2030 UniSport Nationals, bringing thousands of university athletes to Western Australia.
“It’s yet another massive sporting event being hosted in WA, which is going to generate a major boost for our tourism and hospitality businesses, add vibrancy to the city, and support local jobs.
“Our world-class facilities provide incredible venues for major events and deliver experiences that often result in events like this returning to Perth.”
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook Labor Government/Game-on-Perth!-UniSport-Nationals-head-west-in-2026-and-2030-20250707