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Sport in Canberra

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Sport in Canberra

Canberra is a city that thrives on match day energy and weekend competition. Whether you are heading to Bruce to cheer on the Raiders and Brumbies at GIO Stadium or crossing the bridge to Manuka Oval for a summer of cricket and AFL, there is always a game to catch. From elite professional leagues to local grassroots matches, the capital offers a diverse sporting calendar that reflects its active community spirit.

Beyond the major arenas, you will find plenty of action across the suburbs. Tuggeranong and Belconnen host a variety of indoor and outdoor fixtures, while the mountain biking trails at Stromlo Forest Park draw crowds from across the region. If you are looking for live scores and local competition, you can find all the upcoming fixtures in the list below.

Canberra’s sport calendar

Canberra hosts national-league fixtures across rugby league, rugby union, basketball, football, netball, cricket and ice hockey, plus a steady run of weekend community sport. The events feed below lists every confirmed fixture in the next two weeks. This guide is the year-round map.

National league teams

Canberra Raiders (NRL) play at GIO Stadium in Bruce, winter season March to September. ACT Brumbies (Super Rugby) play at Canberra Stadium across autumn and winter. Canberra Capitals (WNBL) play at the AIS Arena. Canberra United (A-League Women) play at McKellar Park. Canberra Cavalry (Australian Baseball League) play summer at Phillip Oval.

Cricket and summer sport

T20 and ODI fixtures play at Manuka Oval, with two to four international or Big Bash dates each summer. ACT Comets play interstate cricket through the warmer months.

Participation events

The Canberra Times Marathon (April), the Canberra Trail Marathon, the Bilbys Fun Run series and weekly parkruns at Tuggeranong, Lake Ginninderra, Acton, Gungahlin Pond, Ginninderry and the Arboretum are open to all.

What’s on this week

The live feed below lists every confirmed fixture, marathon and community sport day in the next 14 days. For wider weekend planning see things to do this weekend, or the family events guide for kid-friendly game days.

Frequently asked questions

Where do the Raiders play in Canberra?
Canberra Raiders play home games at GIO Stadium (Canberra Stadium) in Bruce, north Canberra, across the NRL season from March to September. Tickets are sold through Ticketek.
When is the next parkrun in Canberra?
Every Saturday at 7.45 am (Canberra time) at Tuggeranong, Lake Ginninderra, Acton, Gungahlin Pond, Ginninderry and the Arboretum. All are free, timed 5 km runs – just register once at parkrun.com.au.

On this week (17)

Live event feed, updated as venues confirm.

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