The ultimate guide to the Queensland State Titles Water Polo 2026
Sunday 12 January - Tuesday 20 January
The Brisbane Aquatic Centre is proud to welcome the 2026 Water Polo Queensland State Titles back to Brisbane, and this year they're back bigger than ever. Queensland's top clubs, schools as well as visiting interstate teams will battle it out for state honours.
Please refer to the event that you are attending below and check regularly for updates and more information.
Event Timings and Details
Queensland State Titles Water Polo 2026 Day Timings
Week 1 | 12-15 January 2026: 18 and under, 14 and under age groups
Week 2 | 17-20 January 2026: 16 and under, 12 and under age groups
| Date | Start Times | What's On |
| Day 0 Sunday 11 January View program of events here. | 2:15pm Gates 3:00pm Start | Open men and women competition |
| Day 1 Monday 12 January View program of events here. | 7:30am Gates 8:00am Start | 18 and under age groups Open men and women competition |
| Day 2 Tuesday 13 January View program of events here. | 7:30am Gates 8:00am Start | 18 and under age groups Open men and women finals |
| Day 3 Wednesday 14 January View program of events here. | 6:30am Gates 7:00am Start | 18 and under age groups 14 and under age groups |
| Day 4 Thursday 15 January View program of events here. | Session 1 6:30am Gates 7:00am Start AWL Games 6:00pm Gates 7:00pm Game 1 8:30pm Game 2 | Session 1 AWL Games |
| Day 5 Friday 16 January Free Entry View program of events here. | Session 1 7:30am Gates 8:00am Start AWL Games 6:00pm Gates 7:00pm Game 1 8:30pm Game 2 | Session 1 6-8 Challenge AWL Games Queensland Thunder v Hunter Hurricanes |
| Day 6 Saturday 17 January View program of events here. | Session 1 7:30am Gates 8:00am Start AWL Games 6:00pm Gates 6:30pm Game 1 8:00pm Game 2 | Session 1 16 and under age groups 12 and under age groups AWL Games Queensland Thunder v UNSW Wests |
| Day 7 Sunday 18 January View program of events here. | Session 1 AWL Games | 16 and under age groups 12 and under age groups AWL Games Queensland Thunder v UNSW Wests |
| Day 8 Monday 19 January View program of events here. | 6:30am Gates 7:00am Start | 16 and under age groups Open men and women finals |
| Day 9 Tuesday 20 January View program of events here. | 6:30am Gates 7:00am Start | 16 and under age groups finals 12 and under age groups finals |
Quick Tips
The 2026 Water Polo Queensland State Titles returns to the Brisbane Aquatic Centre. This year there are more than 145 teams coming together from across the state, and proudly welcoming visiting teams from New South Wales, Victoria and New Zealand. The WPQ State Titles enriches the experience of athletes, coaches and officials and reflects the growing reputation of this event as one of the premier junior water polo tournaments in Australasia.
Running alongside the State Titles this year are the Griffith University Queensland Thunder's Australian Water Polo League home games, giving developing athletes the opportunity to watch elite level performance.
This event will be broken into a Week 1 and Week 2 format:
Week 1 | 12-15 January 2026: 18 and under, 14 and under age groups
Week 2 | 17-20 January 2026: 16 and under, 12 and under age groups
Australian Water Polo League (AWL) games will also take place over the 10 days.
Enjoy a carnival-like experience with activation zones, athlete engagement spaces, entertainment offerings, merchandise stalls, a chill-out zone and more!
Tickets can be purchased for single days, weeks or for the entire event.
Click here to get your tickets now.
For more information visit Water Polo Queensland's website here.
Share your tickets with family and friends before arrival.
Plan your journey to the venue in advance.
View the program of events here.
The best car parking will be available in Car Park 3. With accessible parking available in Car Park 2 and 3. If you require further assistance getting from your parked vehicle to the venue please contact Aquatic Reception on (07) 3131 9620.
There will be free parking at Sleeman Sports Complex for this event. Car park 1, 2 and 3 will be available for both athletes and spectators. Parking is subject to availability and limited.
There are three main entrances to the Sleeman Sports Complex:
Tilley Road 1 (Main Entrance)
Tilley Road 2
Old Cleveland Road
Public transport is available to and from the venue. Translink operates various services to and from Sleeman Sports Complex. The bus stop is located at the northern end of the Complex on the Ring Road outside car park 3. Plan your journey on Translink today.
Accessible seating is available for this event. Please chat to the ushers upon arrival and they will assist with finding the best seat for you.
There is limited accessibility parking at the Sleeman Sports Complex for patrons. These spaces are taken on a first come, first served basis. The PWD car parks are located in Car Park 2 and Car Park 3.
If you require further assistance getting from your parked vehicle to the venue, please contact Aquatic Reception on (07) 3131 9620.
- Soft eskies over 40cm x 40cm x 40cm are not permitted
- No banners/flags permitted
- No external commercial food
- Homemade food, bottled water, tea and coffee in a thermos are permitted. Other liquids are not permitted.
Standard Venue Conditions of Entry apply. View here.
Food and beverage is available for sale at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre café next to reception. Additional concession stand will be operating on Level 4 of the Aquatic Centre. View the table below for the opening hours of the different food outlets.
Homemade food, bottled water with an unbroken factory seal (up to 1.25L personal quantities only) in plastic bottles and tea and coffee in a thermos are permitted.
Saturday 11 January
| Time | Food Outlets |
| 8:00am-6:30pm | Aquatic Cafe |
| 1:30pm-6:30pm | Coffee Corner |
Monday 12 January - Tuesday 13 January, Friday 16 January - Saturday 17 January
| Time | Food Outlets |
| 7:00am-9:00pm | Aquatic Cafe |
| 7:00am-3:00pm | Coffee Cart |
| 7:00am-9:00pm | Coffee Corner |
| 10.30am-9.00pm | Freestyle Kitchen |
| 7:30am-9:00pm | Street Eats |
| 10:30am-9:00pm | Frozen Coke |
| Event Times | Gluten Free Donuts |
| Event Times | Boost |
Wednesday 14 January - Thursday 15 January, Sunday 19 January - Tuesday 20 January
| Time | Food Outlets |
| 7:00am-9:00pm | Aquatic Cafe |
| 7:00am-3:00pm | Coffee Cart |
| 7:00am-9:00pm | Coffee Corner |
| 10:30am-9:00pm | Freestyle Kitchen |
| 7:30am-9:00pm | Street Eats |
| 10:30am-9:00pm | Frozen Coke |
| Event Times | Gluten Free Donuts |
| Event Times | Boost |
Thursday 15 January - Sunday 18 January
| Time | Food Outlets |
| 6:00pm-10:00pm | Bar |
