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
Trial Dates
| Sport | Dates & Times | Location |
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AFL 9s |
Womens: Monday 25 May, 5-6pm Men's: Tuesday 26 May. 4-5pm |
UWA Sports Park |
| Badminton |
Friday 8th May 4pm-5:30pm Tuesday 12th May 2:30pm-4pm Monday 18th May 4pm-5:30pm |
UWA Sports Hall |
| Basketball |
Tuesday 12 May, 6-7:30am Thursday 14 May, 6-7:30am Thursday 21 May, 6-7:30am |
UWA Sports Hall |
| Beach Volleyball |
Monday 11 May, 4-6pm Tuesday 12 May , 9-11am Thursday 14 May, 9-11am |
UWA Sports Hall |
| Cycle | Wednesday 27 May, 9-10am | Margaret Fairweather |
| Dodgeball | Friday 22 May, 11am - 1pm | UWA Sports Hall |
| Fencing | Wednesday 27 May, 9-10am | Margaret Fairweather |
| Futsal |
Wednesday 20 May, 12- 2pm Friday 22 May, 9:30-11am |
UWA Sports Hall |
| Golf | Wednesday 27 May, 9-10am | UWA Sports Hall |
| Hockey |
Wednesday 6 May, 2-3:30pm Tuesday 26 May, 3-4:45pm |
UWA Superturf 1 UWA Superturf 2 |
| Judo | Wednesday 27 May, 9-10am | Margaret Fairweather |
| Kendo | Wednesday 27 May, 9-10am | Margaret Fairweather |
| Lacrosse |
Wednesday 20 May, 5-7pm |
UWA Sports Park |
| League 9s | Thursday 28 May 4-5:30pm | UWA James Oval |
| Netball |
Monday 11 May, 4-5:30pm |
UWA Netball Courts |
| Oztag | Wednesday 27 May, 5-6:30pm | UWA James Oval |
| Rugby 7s | Thursday 28 May, 4-5:30pm |
UWA James Oval |
| Sailing | Wednesday 27 May, 9-10am | Margaret Fairweather |
| Soccer |
Thursday 21 May, 4pm Friday 29 May, 4-5.30pm |
UWA Riley Oval |
| Squash | Wednesday 27 May, 9-10am |
Margaret Fairweather |
| Table Tennis | Tuesday 12 May, 4-5pm Tuesday 19 May, 3-4pm |
UWA Sports Hall |
| Taekwondo | Wednesday 27 May, 9-10am | Margaret Fairweather |
| Tennis |
Tuesday 4 May, 7:30-9:30pm |
UWA Sports Park - Clay Courts |
| Tenpin Bowling | Wednesday 27 May, 9-10am | Margaret Fairweather |
| Touch Football |
Thursday 21 May, 5-6:30pm |
UWA James Oval |
| Ultimate |
Tuesday 12May, 6:30-8:30pm |
UWA James Oval |
| Volleyball |
Monday 11 May, 4-6pm |
UWA Sports Hall |
| Water Polo | Tuesday 12 May, 3:30-5:30pm Tuesday 19 May, 3:30-5:30pm Tuesday 26 May, 3:30-5:30pm |
UWA Aquatic Centre |
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)