Coffs Harbour Retains DoorDash National Youth Championships for 2026

Touch Football Australia, in conjunction with Destination NSW and the City of Coffs Harbour, has today confirmed that the 2026 DoorDash National Youth Championships (DoorDash National Youth Championships ) will return to C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

Scheduled to run from Monday, 28 September to Thursday, 1 October 2026, the event marks the third consecutive year the premier youth tournament has been hosted on the Mid-North Coast.

The tournament remains a significant commercial driver for the region, contributing more than $5 million in economic benefit annually to the New South Wales and Coffs Harbour economies.

As one of the two flagship events on the national touch football calendar, the DoorDash National Youth Championships serves as a critical talent pathway for junior participants, bridging the gap between grassroots competition and elite representative levels.

Expressing the organisation’s appreciation for the ongoing government support, Touch Football Australia CEO, Marcus Ashcroft, said: “The DoorDash National Youth Championships plays such a key role in our sport’s pathways, and we’re grateful for the continued support from Destination NSW and City of Coffs Harbour in what has become a fantastic home for the event.”

“We’re excited to once again showcase the next generation of Touch Football talent on the national stage, and the exceptional facilities and hospitality in Coffs Harbour ensure our participants continue to enjoy a positive experience at the NYC,” Ashcroft said. 

The 2025 edition saw a highly competitive showcase of talent, where Queensland Representative School Sport secured the Under-18 Girls title, while NSW Combined Independent Schools claimed a dramatic victory in the Boys division. C

ity of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams highlighted the precinct’s unique ability to host mass-participation events. “The C.ex Coffs International Stadium-anchored sports precinct enables this mass-participation gala to be held at the one venue in a laidback family-friendly city where it’s easy to get around and catch the sights,” Williams said.

Touch Football Australia confirmed it is currently working with strategic partners to secure venues and dates for the subsequent three-year cycle from 2027 to 2029.

For the 2026 event, fans nationwide will be able to access the action via a free, exclusive livestream on the BarTV website and app.

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