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Female Football Week
Female Football Week is a nationwide initiative to celebrate the immense growth of women’s football at all levels of the game and acknowledge and promote the important role women play in developing football.
The objective of Female Football Week is to drive female participation at all levels of the game.
2026 Female Football Week will be held from Friday, May 8th to Sunday, May 17th.
Throughout the week Football NSW and our Associations/Clubs will be actively involved in the delivery of female football events including:
- Female Football Rounds
- Come + Try Sessions
- Free Skills Clinics
Female Football Week Awards
The Female Football Week Awards provide a valuable opportunity to recognise and celebrate the significant contributions of women and girls in football, highlighting the vital role they play in all aspects of the game. Now is the time to celebrate the exceptional female champions within your club by nominating them for one of the following categories:
- Female Player of the Year
- Female Coach of the Year
- Female Referee of the Year
- Female Volunteer of the Year
- Community Champion of the Year (Any Gender)
Each category winner will receive a prize and will be nominated as Football NSW’s representative for the National Female Football Week Awards.
Event submissions close: Sunday 5th April
Event Submission
To celebrate Female Football Week, we invite Associations and Clubs to register your events.
By registering your come and try sessions, MiniRoos gala days, coaching courses, referee courses, mentoring events, schools’ gala days, Football NSW can advertise your event and support your event where possible.
The first 80 associations and/or clubs to register will also receive special giveaways to distribute at their events, helping to make them even more memorable. We look forward to receiving your submission.
Event submissions close: Friday 24th April
Female Football Week Events
| Event Name | Event Host | Event Date | Venue Name | Event Start Time | Event Finish Time | Contact Name | Contact Email | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabulous Female's in Football | Blue Mountains Football Club | 09/05/2026 | Knapsack Park | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Sarah Boswell | femalefootball@bmfc.com.au | Over female football week our Club is celebrating Female Players. We will be highlighting females in our Club (coaches, referees, players, administrators). We will have female football trivia, walk ons with mothers and kids for Mother's Day, a specialist come and talk about fitness and wellness for our female footballers, Football challenges and most of our female teams will play at home. |
| Festival of Female Football | Leichhardt Saints FC and Balmain FC | 03/05/2026 | Leichhardt Oval | 8:30 AM | 7:00 PM | Kay Harris | admin@leichhardtsaints.com | A full day of celebrations of Female Football! Held at iconic Leichhardt Oval, we will kick off with junior matches, flowing into All Age Women's matches and then Premier League under lights. In the morning, there will be stalls, activities, food and drink and giveaways available. |
| Female Football Week | Southern Phoenix FC | 17/05/2026 | Cookbundoon Sports Complex | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Kristen Morris | marketing@southernphoenixfc.com.au | Our Club is celebrating Female Players through female football week. We will be highlighting females in our Club (coaches, players, administrators). We will have walk- ons with mothers and kids for Mother's Day. |
| Female Football Round | Albury Wodonga Football Association | 09/05/2026 | Ian Barker Fields | 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Bree Kusic | admin@awfa.asn.au | All female matches will be hosted at one venue for the day. While our regular competition fixtures are played on Sundays, we will be showcasing all girls’ and women’s games — from U12 through to Division 1 Women — on the Saturday. Bringing every fixture together in one location will help generate strong crowd attendance and create a vibrant atmosphere, ensuring our women and girls feel genuinely supported, valued and celebrated. |
| Female Football Week Festivities | Narromine Soccer Club | 09/05/2026 | Dundas and Payten Ovals | 8:30 AM | 1:30 PM | Sara McGilchrist | narrominesoccer@gmail.com | Female Football Week Festivities at Narromine Soccer Club Home Game Narromine Soccer Club is proud to host a special Female Football Week Festivities Home Game on Saturday 9th May, celebrating the important role women and girls play in all areas of football. The day will recognise the players, coaches, volunteers and supporters who continue to help grow the female game within our club and the Narromine community. Our celebration will create a fun festival atmosphere at our home ground, with free giveaways, match day activities and prizes awarded to the most enthusiastic female football stars. Players and supporters will be encouraged to get involved, show their team spirit and celebrate everything that makes women’s football strong. Female Football Week is an annual initiative aimed at elevating women and girls and recognising their contribution across all aspects of the game. It celebrates the continued growth of women’s football and the strong partnerships between clubs and their grassroots communities that make this growth possible. This event will also provide a great opportunity for Narromine Soccer Club to welcome new female players, promote participation and continue building an inclusive, supportive and positive football environment for women and girls now and into the future. |
| FFW Ladybats Training Session | Berkeley Vale Soccer Club | 14/05/2026 | Chittaway Oval | 4:45 PM | 9:00 PM | Jennifer Duncan | jen.got.duncd@gmail.com | Junior (U5-U12) followed by Senior (U13 - AA and O35) all club Female Training Session & Skills Lab BBQ Special Guests Announce Nominees for Awards 100Club Purple Merchandise and Socks ahead of games on the weekend |
| Female Football Week 2026 | Hazelbrook Hawks Football Club | 09/05/2026 | Gloria Park | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Jess Fox | jessf@hazelbrookhawks.com.au | Celebrating all female players, coaches, volunteers and supporters. |
| MJSC Queens of the Pitch Trivia Night | Millthorpe Junior Soccer Club | 16/05/2026 | Club Millthorpe | 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Kate Wright | female_coordinator@mjsc.org.au | To celebrate Female Football Week 2026, Millthorpe Junior Soccer Club is hosting a special community trivia night at Club Millthorpe. This fun and social evening will bring players, families, supporters and the wider community together to celebrate the growth of women and girls in football. Expect a great mix of football knowledge, general trivia, laughs and friendly competition. Tables of six are available, so gather your teammates, friends or family and join us for a fantastic night supporting female participation in football. |
| Girls of Gunners Colour Run | Gunners Soccer Club | 14/05/2026 | Bensley Road Sporting Complex | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Kimberley Bertram | secretary@gunnerssc.com.au | We will be holding our Annual Female Football week Girls of Gunners Colour Run. A night of fun for our female players and coaches. Our Women’s M League will be helping out throwing the colour and running the course with the girls. It’s a night of fun to connect and complete a soccer training course while having to run through colour zones. We will finish this up with a club BBQ and photo opportunities. That weekend we will also have the fields line marked pink |
| In Her Boots | Holroyd Rangers Soccer Club | 07/05/2026 | Guildford West Sportsground | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Danny Rizk | rangerspresident@gmail.com | Inflatables, women’s premier league match activities and prizes! |
| Super Sunday | The Ponds Football Club | 10/05/2026 | Jonas Bradley Oval | 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Stevie Talbot | rsjsc@hotmail.com | We have super Sunday happening where our elite Mens and Women's team play at home one after the other We also have all girls teams at home on the same day Expect giveaways, entertainment, music, mini challenges and plenty of action across the day. Bring the family, support the teams and enjoy a huge day at the club. |
| AC United Celebrates Female Football Week! | AC United Football Club | 12/05/2026 | Powhatan Park | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Giovanna Romeo | sponsors@acunited.com.au | AC United is excited to celebrate Female Football Week with a fun-filled community event for players, families, and supporters. Join us for a special day featuring player appearances, where you can meet and be inspired by talented footballers. Enjoy delicious pizza and sweet treats while taking part in interactive activities like “Kick the Goal” challenges. There will also be plenty of chances to win with lucky door prizes and a fun “Guess the Lolly in the Jar” competition. It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate women and girls in football, build community spirit, and enjoy a great day out with AC United! |
| Wollemi FC Womens Week | Wollemi Football Club | 09/05/2026 | Wollemi Football Club | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Shane Leggatt | info@wollemifootballclub.com.au | Female Football Week to recognise and promote the incredible contribution women and girls make to our game — as players, coaches, volunteers and supporters. During the season, we will host a special event at Wollemi to bring our football community together to celebrate participation, inclusiveness and opportunity for women in sport. This event will highlight the importance of creating pathways, building confidence and inspiring the next generation of female footballers while showcasing the strong values and culture of our club. On-field activities Penalty shoot-out competition with small prizes Recognition awards – celebrate female volunteers, players and supporters BBQ / food stall / coffee van to create a social environment Music & MC announcements to build energy on the day Sponsor activation or raffle to raise funds for women’s programs Merchandise stall promoting your women’s teams |
| Back to Berowra - Annual Community Event | Berowra FC & Northern Galaxy FC | 17/05/2026 | Berowra Oval | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Lee Surace | leesurace@gmail.com | A community event hosted by Berowra FC and Northern Galaxy FC. The event showcases our female football players, coaches, managers and supporters. The program highlights female football games throughout the day including the eagerly awaited WPL derby between local rivals Northern Galaxy and Hornsby Heights . The events includes football match ups across various age groups, all day BBQ and canteen and other football activities. |
| STALLIONS FFW 2026 | Marconi Stallions FC | 17/05/2026 | Marconi Stadium Field #2 | 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Adriana Jesic | ajesic@clubmarconi.com.au | - Guard of honour for each game - Striker the Mascot: showcasing our mascot, Striker can be a little in the morning at GJDL and cross over to GYL start of games - Parade: GYL to parade around at half time for the 1st Grade match which would be approx. 5:45pm (half time) - Half time mini games: GJDL to participate in a half time mini games approx. 5:45pm (half time) Followed by the Skills/Training Development sessions with our Senior Women on suggested date Wednesday 7th May (TBC by Mariana). Ball girls and possible half time mini games at Senior Mens game on 10th May. Social Media Spotlight – 6 females from in and around the Club |
| Cocktails On The Pitch | Blacktown & District Soccer Football Association | 12/05/2026 | Blacktown Football Park | 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Owen Liv | gm@bdsfa.com | Sip, Support & Celebrate! A night to honour the women in our game. Cocktails ON The Pitch is an elegant cocktail evening at the home of Blacktown Football to celebrate the incredible women of the BDSFA who help to shape our sport — from players and coaches to administrators and volunteers. Holding the event on the number one pitch itself places the celebration at the heart of the game, creating a powerful connection between the women we honour and our main ground where the sport they love and contribute to comes alive. It will be a night of recognition and celebration, where we will raise a glass to the passion, dedication, and impact of every woman who makes our association great. |
| Female Football Week | Miranda Magpies | 01/05/2026 | Miranda Magpies Football Club | 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Rebecca Edgell | rebeccaedgell@yahoo.com.au | We will begin with an event for all females players in the Friday night , we will celebrate women across the weekend at games and Dinah with celebrating our mothers on Mother’s Day |
| HLFC Female Football Week | Henry Lawson Football Club | 09/05/2026 | Parkes Ave Reserve | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Nicole Ellison | secretary@henrylawsonfc.com.au | Celebrating & Supporting Women in Our Club We want to create a game day experience that genuinely celebrates and supports the women and girls in our club — not just in words, but in action. Game Day Initiatives A player tunnel led by our male players and supporters to welcome all female teams onto the pitch — showing visible support, unity, and respect every single game day we can. All players and supporters encouraged to wear a pink armband or ribbon (available for purchase) to show their backing. Pink ribbons available for players to wear in their hair, along with our pink jerseys across the day. Club Activities A pink bake sale, with all teams contributing — raising funds and bringing the whole club together. A Mums vs Kids fun match and/or inclusive training sessions to get everyone involved, regardless of skill level. Pink hats, beanies and themed gear to build a strong visual presence across the grounds. Community & Visibility A Women’s Game Watch Party at the grounds (Matildas or WSW), pending streaming permissions — bringing everyone together to support the elite level of the game. Player spotlight posts/videos shared on our page — highlighting the stories, journeys and voices of our girls and women. Sharing personal stories from players about what football means to them — building connection and inspiration across the club. This isn’t just about one day — it’s about creating a culture where our female players feel seen, supported, and celebrated by the entire club |
| BUFC Girls Training | Barnstoneworth United FC | 11/05/2026 | Jack Brabham Park | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Tim Leach | bufcorange@gmail.com | An all-female, all-ages training session - including juniors and friends of the club with a sense of community and encourage participation across the board. Training session to be led by our female senior club players and coaches. Depending on numbers we will run stations of drills/activities and one senior player takes a group around each station. BBQ or iceblock for participants Considering additional options for junior girls to mascot the senior team during the week too, waiting on the draw details for the season. |
| Female Football Activation | Quakers Hill Tigers | 16/05/2026 | Paterson Reserve | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Shanna Schoer | quakerstigers@gmail.com | Join us for a Female Football Week training session! Get involved in games and skills drills, and have some fun with face painting and a BBQ. |
| Female Football Weekend | Highland Soccer Association | 16/05/2026 | David Wood Playing Fields | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Ali Bartlett | dir.women@hsa.org.au | All female rounds of football played at David Wood Playing Fields! Come and cheer on the girls and women of Highlands Football with games from 9am until 3pm! |
| Giants Heart, Teal Goals | Jamisontown FC | 16/05/2026 | Eileen Cammack Reserve | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Michelle Darwen | jamofctreasurer@gmail.com | Fundraising for Ovarian Cancer Australia Giveaways Going Teal for a great cause Ruby League mentoring Player of the week rewards Skills challenges Senior vs Junior girls friendly |
| SD Raiders Girls and Women's Female Football Celebration | SD Raiders FC | 14/05/2026 | Cirillo Reserve | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Julia Chernoukha | girlsfootball@sdsfa.com | A fun night for our girls and womens program with games and player engagement between teams, coaches and parents. |
| Women's Premier League Open Training Session | Normanhurst Eagles Football Club | 14/05/2026 | Thornleigh Oval | 7:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Natalie Mikhael | natalie.mikhael@normoeagles.com.au | All female junior players at our club are invited to attend a fun training session with the WPL squad. This is the 2nd year running, and we are planning a repeat of the popular format which included junior players (U9+) split into teams (led by a WPL player) and choosing fun team names. The teams compete in football themed mini challenges eg relays, keep it up challenges, rondo challenge etc. This is followed by playing small sided games in their teams. All challenges and games are awarded points/bonus points. There are prizes for most points, along with individual prizes to reward skill, spirit and effort. We invite coaches, parents and senior players to come along and help, and celebrate female football week. |
| Female Football Week - Female Skills Session | Balgownie Junior Football Club | 13/05/2026 | Judy Masters Oval | 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Daniel Rowan | secretary@balgowniejuniors.com.au | Wednesday night of Female Football Week. Judy Masters Oval - Main Ground 1. 4:30pm to 520pm for our U6 to U9 female players, and then 5:30pm to 6:30pm for U10 to U16 female players. Setup our Ground 1 in seperate skills zones, so that the players can complete Special Skills Training on our feature Ground 1. Skills Development sessions will be designed by our Technical Committee and we will also invite Football South Coast Coaching Development Cooridinator - Jonothan Forster and his team to support the evening as well. Open the Canteen and BBQ, put up balloons and branding and provide each player with a free sausage sizzle at completion. |
| Oran Park Rovers Festival of Female Football | Oran Park Rovers FC | 09/05/2026 | Doohan Reserve | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Catherine Kerrison | jnrvp@oranparkroversfc.com | Oran Park will host a festival style event at our home fields during the span of the day's matches. Face painting, decorations, themed hair ties for all our female players and lucky door prize tickets for home team players during the day. |
| EFC Female Football Week Celebration | Epping Football Club | 03/05/2026 | West Epping Park | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Kim Ross | president@eppingfootballclub.com.au | Celebration of female football. We will have a number of our female teams playing games throughout the day on our home ground, we will have face painters & a BBQ for players, their families and the general community to enjoy. |
| Celebrating Women In Football at MPGFC | Marsden Park Galaxy FC | 10/05/2026 | Elara Oval | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Russell Ferrao | president@marsdenparkfc.com.au | Mother's Day Champagne Breakfast. Female soccer fun activities. Education on Women's Sport Football Entertainment. This will all take place amongst our normal Sunday Female Games. |
| Wentworth Falls Football Celebration | Wentworth Falls Football Club | 10/05/2026 | Wentworth Falls Football Club | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Female Football Representative | femalefootball@wentworthfallsfc.com.au | A weekend of football fun celebrating Female Football Week, Mother's Day, and a Ruby League match between the Wenty Warriors and the Hazelbrook Hawks. Throughout the weekend we will be encouraging all the Mums out there to walk their children onto the pitch for their matches; there will be various games and competitions (think penalty shootouts, skills showcase, a beep-test challenge); the canteen will be open with fresh coffee and canteen goodies; and the BBQ will be going. There will also be a raffle (to be drawn on Sunday 10 May). The main event will be Sunday 10 May where our very own Ruby League Team play a home match against the Hazelbrook Hawks FC Ruby League Team at 1pm. This is the first year WFFC has entered a team in the Ruby League competition. |
| Future Firsts | Shellharbour City FC | 12/05/2026 | Myimbarr Community Park | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Kristy Rohrer | technicaldirector@cityfc.com.au | As part of Female Football Week, Shellharbour City FC will host an open training session for girls alongside the Senior Women’s Squad. The session aims to strengthen connection between junior and senior players, support retention, and build a positive female football culture within the club. |
| Female Football Week - Dinner & Movie Night | Twin City Wanderers FC | 09/05/2026 | Kelly Park Pavillion Wodonga | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Jessica Felder | jess_manzie@hotmail.com | Celebrate Female Football Week with a special night dedicated to supporting and empowering the women and girls of our club! Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Dinner & Movie Night, where we’ll come together as a community to recognise the incredible contribution of female players, coaches, and supporters. Enjoy a shared meal (bring a plate), great company, and settle in for a screening of the iconic football film Bend It Like Beckham. This event is all about connection, encouragement, and celebrating the growth of women’s football within our club. Whether you’re a player, parent or supporter, everyone is welcome to be part of the night. |
| Ladies Mini World Cup | Ingleburn Eagles SC | 13/05/2026 | Ingleburn Eagles SC | 5:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Shannon Spiteri | shannon_spiteri@hotmail.com | Female Football Week 2026 – Mini World Cup Join us for an exciting celebration of girls’ football! The Female Football Week 2026 Mini World Cup is a one-day tournament bringing together girls aged 6 to 16 for a day of fun, skill, and friendly competition. Teams will represent different countries in a mini World Cup format, playing fast-paced, age-appropriate matches that encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence on the pitch. Alongside the games, there will be skills challenges, football clinics, and interactive activities, making it a memorable experience for every player. All participants will receive certificates, with trophies and awards for winners and standout players. Families and friends are welcome to cheer on the young stars as they enjoy a day full of energy, laughter, and football magic! Date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026 Ages: 6–16 years |
| Her Game. Her Way. – Move. Nourish. Think | Umina United Soccer Club | 09/05/2026 | Ettalong Diggers | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Jessica Schumann | community@uminaeagles.com.au | Umina United is proud to launch Her Game. Her Way. – Move. Nourish. Think. during Female Football Week this May. Originally inspired by the International Women’s Day 2026 theme, Balance the Scales, this initiative expands the conversation around female football — moving beyond performance to support health, recovery, mindset, and overall wellbeing for women and girls at every stage of the game. This free community event is designed to support and connect women and girls across all ages and levels of football. Expect inspiring talks, practical workshops, and meaningful conversations with local wellbeing businesses — covering topics such as periods and participation, recovery and nervous system regulation, and simple tools like breathwork to support confidence, resilience and wellbeing both on and off the field. You’ll also find interactive elements including a Confidence Corner, where participants can leave messages of encouragement for others, along with giveaways from our stallholders — all contributing to a supportive, empowering and inclusive event experience. Free event, but registration is essential as capacity is limited. |
| Female Football Celebration | Menai Hawks FC | 08/05/2026 | Buckle Reserve | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Kim Popp/ Eleni Vasilareas | eleni_p84@hotmail.com | Hosting a skills and gala night for our junior female players and alongside this a coaching clinic for current and potential female coaches. A night of fun, games, prize give-aways and more. We will also be doing some player profiles on our female members and a celebration for Mother’s Day. |
| YBSC Female Football Week | Yerrinbool Bargo Soccer Club | 09/05/2026 | Joe Smith Oval | 9:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Sheree Smith | eventsybsc@gmail.com | Female Football Week at Yerrinbool Bargo Soccer Club celebrates our junior girls from U6 to U14, promoting participation, confidence, and connection within the club. The highlight is a Match Day “Guard of Honour”, where junior players walk onto the field with our senior men’s teams and experience the excitement of game day. The event creates a fun and inclusive environment that encourages continued involvement in football and strengthens club spirit. |
| Celebrating Girls and Women at Lilli Pilli FC | Lilli Pilli Football Club | 09/05/2026 | Lilli Pilli FC Clubhouse @ Lilli Pilli Oval | 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Elly Muir | elly@lillipillifc.com.au | Lilli Pilli Football Club will celebrate FFW with an afternoon event dedicated to celebrating the girls and women who are part of our football community. Our event is open to players, managers, coaches, supporters, and newcomers, with a focus on promoting female participation, building confidence, and fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment. We also take the opportunity to recognise the important role women and girls play in our club and enjoy a fun, supportive celebration of football at Lilli Pilli. |
| Blayney Senior Women’s Football Club Celebrating Females in Football Day | Blayney Senior Women's Football Club | 09/05/2026 | Napier Park | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Jasmine Goodfellow | blayneywomenssc@outlook.com | Females in Football – Home Game Day 9th May | Napier Park Join us for a special home game day celebrating females in football, held the day before Mother’s Day This day is about recognising the women and girls who play, coach, volunteer, support, and help make our football community what it is. On the day there’ll be: • A home game atmosphere • Bake sale • Mother’s Day raffle (drawn on the day) • Capture the moment at our giant Females in Football photo frame • Females in Football merch handed out on the day • Plaster painting for kids, with take-home packs available for purchase • Nominate a female involved in football who deserves to be celebrated — write her name and why she’s special, with a small prize drawn on the day A relaxed, feel-good day to celebrate the incredible females who make football possible — on and off the field. |
| Redbacks Women's High Tea on the Greens | Caringbah Redbacks Football Club | 17/05/2026 | The Willarong | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | Stel Matos | stel@redbacksoccer.com.au | As part of Female Football Week, Caringbah Redbacks Football Club is proud to host the Redbacks Women’s High Tea on the Greens — a community celebration recognising the vital role women play across all areas of our game. Hosted by our Major Partner - The Willarong, this event brings together women and girls from across our club and wider community — including players, coaches, referees, volunteers and families — for an afternoon of connection, recognition and celebration. The event will feature a high tea-style luncheon alongside social lawn bowls, creating a relaxed and inclusive environment that encourages participation, strengthens relationships and celebrates the growth of the women’s game at grassroots level. Aligned with the objectives of Female Football Week, this initiative aims to: Recognise and celebrate the contribution of women in football Promote female participation both on and off the field Strengthen community connections within a family-oriented club environment Provide a welcoming and inclusive space for women of all ages and backgrounds Caringbah Redbacks FC is committed to continuing the growth of our female football program and creating meaningful opportunities that support, connect and inspire women in our game. |
Get in touch
For more information on Female Football Week, please contact the Female Football Coordinator, Emma Griffin.