UniSport Nationals
UWA Maali became the first university outside the big 3 (the University of Sydney, the University of Melbourne, and Monash University) to win the Overall Title since 1994, when we clinched the title on our home turf in Perth at the 2010 games. UWA were crowned overall champions once again when the competition returned to Perth in 2016. In 2022, UWA were crowned West Per Capita Champions and Overall West Champions in 2025!
Nationals Div 1 and 2
Nationals provides the opportunity for students from more than 40 universities from across Australia to compete head-to-head in a number of sporting competitions.
In 2026, the Nationals Division 1 and 2 will be held on Saturday 26 September - Friday 2 October in Perth, WA. Standalone events will be held across the country throughout the year.
In 2026, UWA is eligible to compete in the following sports and events:
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National Championships
Sport Competition Dates Location Triathlon 19 April Wollongong, NSW
Athletics 22 April - 24 April Gold Coast, QLD 3x3 Basketball 6 May - 8 May Canberra, ACT Swimming 15 May - 17 May Sydney, NSW 3x3 Basketball 27 May - 29 May Melbourne, VIC Indigenous National 23 June - 27 June University of Newcastle, NSW Distance Running 4 July - 5 July Gold Coast, QLD T20 Cricket 27 July - 31 July Sunshine Coast, QLD Surfing 28 July - 30 July Sunshine Coast, QLD Cheer and Dance 10 August Melbourne, Victoria Cross Country 22 August - 23 August Ballarat, Victoria Snow 31 August - 2 September Mt Buller, Victoria -
UniSport Nationals Div 1 & 2
AFL 9s Badminton Basketball Beach Volleyball Cycling Dodgeball Fencing Football (Soccer)
Futsal Handball Hockey Golf Judo Kendo Lacrosse Lawn Bowls Leagues 9s Netball Oztag Rowing Rugby 7s Sailing Squash
Table Tennis
Taekwondo Tennis Tenpin Bowling Touch Ultimate
Volleyball Water Polo
Open Sessions
| Sport | Open Sessions Dates | Location |
| Badminton |
Thursday 5 March, 8am-9:30am Wednesday 11 March, 4pm-5:30pm |
UWA Sports Hall |
| Dodgeball |
Tuesday 17 March, 5pm - 6pm |
UWA Sports Hall |
| Futsal |
Thursday 12 March, 11am - 12:30pm Tuesday 17 March, 1pm - 2:30pm Friday 20 March, 8am - 9:30am |
UWA Sports Hall |
| Handball |
Wednesday 4 March, 6pm - 7pm Friday 13 March, 6pm - 7:30pm |
UWA Sports Hall |
| Hockey |
Wednesday 4 March, 3:30pm - 5pm Tuesday 10 March, 3:30pm - 5pm |
UWA Sports Park - Superturf |
| Lacrosse |
Monday 23 February, 6pm - 7pm Monday 2 March, 6pm - 7pm Wednesday 11 March, 6pm - 7pm Wednesday 18 March, 6pm - 7pm Wednesday 25 March, 5:30pm - 7pm |
UWA Riley Oval |
| Netball |
Tuesday 3 March, 8am-9:30am Monday 9 March, 4pm-5:30pm Wednesday 18 March, 4pm-5:30pm |
UWA Netball Courts |
| Rugby 7s | Thursday 12 March, 4:00pm - 5:30pm | UWA Riley Oval |
| Soccer |
Wednesday 4 March, 5pm - 7pm Monday 9 March, 5pm - 7pm |
UWA Riley Oval |
| Squash | Thursday 19 March, 4:00pm - 5:30pm |
UWA Squash Courts |
| Tennis |
Friday 13 March, 1pm - 3pm Tuesday 17 March, 7:30pm – 9pm Thursday 19 March, 7:30 – 9pm Tuesday 24 March, 7:30 – 9pm Thursday 26 March, 7:30 – 9pm |
UWA Tennis Courts |
| Touch |
Wednesday 11 March, 4pm - 6pm |
UWA James Oval |
| Ultimate |
Tuesday 3 March, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 10 March, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Thursday 12 March, 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
UWA James Oval |
| Volleyball |
Tuesday 3 March, 4pm - 6pm Tuesday 10 March, 4pm - 6pm Thursday 12 March, 8:30am - 10am Monday 16 March, 3:30pm - 5:30pm |
UWA Sports Hall |
| Wheelchair Basketball | Wednesday 18 March, 1:30 - 2:30pm | UWA Sports Hall |
UWA Maali Sport Coach Managers Program
Lead the Maali on home soil in 2026!
As a UWA Maali Sport Coach Manager, you'll be be responsible for managing and coaching a team in the lead-up to the 2026 UniSport Nationals. This exciting volunteer opportunity to be amongst a team during the Perth nationals as the primary point of contact for our student athletes competing, gaining valuable sport management experience and making an impact on young sportspeople.
World University Games and Championships
The World University Games (WUG) and World University Championships (WUC) are held every two years under the banner of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and are hosted by countries around the world. World University Championships for individual sports alternate annually with the World University Games.
For more information, contact [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
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(Wednesday, March 25, 2026)