u18 & U16 tackle national championships
2026
JUNIOR tackle nationals
The 2026 U16 & U18 Tackle Nationals will take place in April in Slacks Creek, Queensland.
The youth tackle competition will see the best of the states' U16 & U18 athletes face off to be crowned the 2026 National Champions. Can QLD retain the U18 #1 spot, will VIC remain the best of the U16 talent? During the April school holidays, 4 states will compete and bring the junior tackle football pathway to life in Queensland.
Dates: Sun 12th - Sat 19th April 2026
Location:
Mabel Park State High School
72/116 Paradise Rd, Slacks Creek QLD 4127
Teams:
U18 - NSW, QLD, SA, VIC
U16 - QLD, VIC
Keep up to date with the fixtures and results below and see all the livestream action on the AFA YouTube Channel
FIXTURES
Use the drop down menu below to view the fixtures for BOTH divisions.
ladder
Use the drop down menu below to view the LADDERS for BOTH divisions.
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