Toowoomba named host of 2027 Senior State Age

Netball Queensland has officially announced that the Toowoomba Netball Association will host the 2027 Senior State Age carnival.

The decision follows the successful conclusion of the 2026 event in Townsville, where Redcliffe Leagues Netball Association claimed the prestigious 18 Championship title and Hinterland District secured a Championship double in the 15 and 16 divisions.

The Senior State Age remains one of the largest participation events in Queensland, attracting thousands of athletes aged 15 to 18. The selection of Toowoomba marks a significant milestone for the region, which has not hosted the state-wide carnival in over 40 years. The event is scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 April 2027.

Noting the strategic importance of the upgraded facilities, Netball Queensland CEO, Kate Davies, said: “Their newly upgraded facilities will provide an outstanding venue and we’re looking forward to teams from across the state visiting Toowoomba to take part in what promises to be an exceptional event.”

Highlighting the commercial and community benefits for the Darling Downs region, president of Toowoomba Netball Association, Adam Marjoribanks, added: “This event will provide a fantastic opportunity to highlight our newly upgraded facilities and our players will enjoy the benefits of playing on their home courts whilst sleeping in their own beds.”

“For the community, the economic benefits of hosting an event this large will be greatly welcomed by the region’s businesses and provides an opportunity to showcase the Toowoomba Region,” Marjoribanks said. 

The bid’s success was bolstered by Toowoomba’s recent completion of a $2 million major redevelopment of its courts.

The project was supported by a $1.65 million grant from the Australian Government’s Play Our Way program, ensuring the venue meets elite standards for the thousands of players, coaches, and officials expected to attend.

The 2026 carnival recently celebrated the growth of the game with the inclusion of the First Nations Academy of Excellence, which claimed the 18 Division 3 title, and the continued expansion of the Senior Boys division. 

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