Gold Coast Classic | 2026 Wheelchair Rugby National League Round 1 key information

The 2026 Wheelchair Rugby National League gets underway on the Gold Coast, with the Gold Coast Classic bringing three days of fast-paced wheelchair rugby action to the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct from 19 to 21 September.

Watch some of Australia’s leading wheelchair rugby athletes compete across Division 1, Division 2 and Juniors, as teams battle for valuable competition time and look to make their mark in the opening round of the National League season.

Event Information

📅 Date: Saturday 19 – Monday 21 September 2026
📍 Venue: Gold Coast Recreation Precinct
🎟️ Entry: Free for spectators
🏐Team lists: Meet the teams in our National League hub.

Whether you're a long-time wheelchair rugby fan or new to the sport, come along and experience the speed, skill and physicality of wheelchair rugby live on the Gold Coast.

Match Schedule

Match times are subject to change. Follow Wheelchair Rugby Australia on social media for the latest schedule updates, results and event information.

The Gold Coast Classic National League is made possible thanks to our event partners:

• Major Sponsors and Partners: Lite n' Easy, Posca Hydrate, the Rugby Club Foundation

• Partners: Intersection, etrainu, Australian Sports Commission.

• Queensland State Partners: Bond University, University of Queensland, Suncorp, QAS, Wheelchair Rugby Queensland