There’s nothing better than donning your team colours and cheering on your favourite squad on home soil. This summer, Canberrans look forward to a number of codes being showcased right here in the nation’s capital. Before the rugby league, union and AFL kick off, get into some friendly competitive spirit with one of our local leagues.
Baseball
Head out to watch the baseball, eat great food, and have an amazing night at Narrabundah Ballpark when Canberra Cavalry (pictured) verse teams from around the country.
Canberra Cavalry vs Perth Heat
Thursday 15 – Saturday 17 December | 7:00pm
Sunday 18 December | 12:00pm
The Fort at MIT Ballpark, Narrabundah
Tickets $18 – $70
Canberra Cavalry vs Melbourne Aces
Thursday 12 January – Saturday 14 January | 7:00pm
Sunday 15 January | 1:00pm
The Fort at MIT Ballpark, Narrabundah
Tickets $18 – $70
Canberra Cavalry vs Brisbane Bandits
Thursday 26 January – Sunday 29 January | 7:00pm
The Fort at MIT Ballpark, Narrabundah
Tickets $18 – $70
Basketball
Women’s National Basketball heats up over summer when the University of Canberra Capitals compete with rival basketball elite to take out top position in the league.
University of Canberra Capitals vs Townsville Fire
Saturday 14 January | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Southern Cross Stadium
22 Cowlishaw Street Greenway
University of Canberra Capitals vs Bendigo Spirit
Saturday 21 January | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Southern Cross Stadium
22 Cowlishaw Street Greenway
University of Canberra Capitals vs Sydney University Flames
Thursday 26 January | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Southern Cross Stadium
22 Cowlishaw Street Greenway
University of Canberra Capitals vs Bendigo Spirit
Wednesday 11 February | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Southern Cross Stadium
22 Cowlishaw Street Greenway
University of Canberra Capitals vs Adelaide Lightning
Thursday 16 February 2017 | 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Southern Cross Stadium
22 Cowlishaw Street Greenway
Soccer
Canberra United Football Club is the capital’s women’s soccer team, which competes in the country’s premier competition, the W-League. Come and watch our girls play against Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne over the summer.
Canberra United Women vs Adelaide United Women
Saturday 7 January | 6:00PM
McKellar Park
5 Walkley Place, McKellar
Canberra United Women vs Perth Glory Women
Saturday 14 January | 4:00PM
McKellar Park
5 Walkley Place, McKellar
Canberra United Women vs Melbourne Victory Women
Saturday 28 January | 4:00PM
McKellar Park
5 Walkley Place, McKellar
Tennis
The 2016 Canberra Challenger event was the first of its kind in the ACT, attracting 54 players from 20 countries and over 3,000 spectators. The event attracted a quality international field with ten top 100 players featuring. 32 players went on to compete at the 2016 Australian Open in singles, doubles, and junior events.
Canberra Challenger 2017
Saturday 7 – Saturday 14 January | 9am – 5pm
Canberra Tennis Centre
Riggall Place, Lyneham
Cricket
See the crafty Sri Lankans take on the future of Australian cricket in a night of action, excitement and fun as the most explosive form of cricket lights up our nation’s capital.
Prime Minister’s XI vs. Sri Lanka
Wednesday 15 February | 7:15pm
Manuka Oval
Manuka Circuit, Griffith
Tickets $10 – $80
