OSMAC Northern Australia Beach 5s Championship
THE STRAND, TOWNSVILLE
OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 1, 2026!
Now entering its eighth year, the OSMAC Beach 5s Northern Australian Championships returns to Townsville’s iconic Strand, bringing together teams from across Queensland and beyond for one of Australia’s most unique beach sporting festivals.
Set against the stunning beachfront backdrop of The Strand, the Championships combine fast-paced Beach 5s action with a vibrant festival atmosphere, creating an unforgettable experience for players, families and supporters.
A feature of the event is its extended programming, with matches played under lights on both Friday and Saturday nights. Combined with live commentary, music, food vendors and beachfront entertainment, The Strand comes alive after dark, delivering a unique summer footy experience in Northern Australia.
Experience the excitement of Beach 5s as Townsville once again hosts the northern season showcase of the Summer of Footy.
Venue: The Strand
Location: Townsville, Queensland
Where Beach Footy Comes Alive After Dark.
WEEKEND PROGRAM
Friday 30th October – Saturday 31st October (Twilight Games)
- Masters, Men’s Prems, Open Men, Open Women’s, U17/18 Boys & Girls
Saturday 31st October – Sunday 1st November
- Youth & Schools (U12 Mixed, U13 – 16 Boys & Girls)
- Depending on registrations age groups may be split playing on one day only.
Winners of Seniors categories receive FREE Team Entry to another Beach 5s event of their choice
TOWNSVILLE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
~ HOW TO REGISTER ~
Select the TEAM CATEGORY from the links below for the team you wish to register. Be mindful to select the correct category as each link is unique. You will be redirected to a Registration page provided by Rugby AU. Please create a new RugbyAU account or login with your existing account and follow the prompts to register your team according to the instructions.








