List of international sports events in Australia

Australia has a rich history of bidding for and hosting major international multi-sport events and world championships. It has hosted two Summer Olympics, one Summer Paralympics and three Commonwealth Games.

Background

Australian Government provides funding for the hosting of major sports events in Australia. It provided $247.3 million in funding for the hosting of the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics.[1] In recent years, it has provided funding to 2015 Asian Cup, 2015 Cricket World Cup, 2015 Netball World Cup and 2018 Commonwealth Games.[2] For the 2015 Cricket World Cup, it provided $14 million in funding.[3] Its objectives in providing funding were to inspire Australian children to be active as well as providing a boost to the economy.[3] The event held in both Australia and New Zealand was expected to inject $360 million directly into both economies.[3]

Several Australian state and territory governments have established major event organisations to assist in the bidding and financing for major international sporting events in Australia. Their objectives are to improve their economies through tourism and further develop community and sporting facilities. Examples of these organisations are Victorian Major Events Company, Events New South Wales and Tourism and Events Queensland.

The cost of bidding and hosting sporting events has sometimes come under scrutiny. It was reported that Melbourne's 2014 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix cost taxpayers almost $60 million. This was an additional $9.3 million than 2013 and due to declining ticket sales and increased costs.[4] Australia unsuccessfully bidded for he 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2022 FIFA World Cups. The bid was managed by Football Federation Australia and was granted $42 million in Australian Government funding.[5] The bid came under scrutiny as only one vote out of 22 of the FIFA Executive Committee members was obtained and the ethics of Australia's bidding process.[5]

International multi-sport competitions

Includes international multi-sport events that are held on a regular schedule.

Year Dates International Event City Sports Countries Competitors Attendance
1938 5–12 February British Empire Games Sydney 8 15 464
1956 22 November – 8 December Summer Olympic Games[6] Melbourne 17 72 3,314 1,341,483
1962 22 November – 1 December British Empire and Commonwealth Games[7] Perth, Western Australia 9 35 863 224,987
1962 10–17 November Commonwealth Paraplegic Games[8] Perth, Western Australia 14 9 93 n/a
1977 20–27 November FESPIC Games Sydney 12 15 310 n/a
1982 30 September – 9 October Commonwealth Games[9] Brisbane, Queensland 11 46 1,583 481,313
1985 26 January – 5 February Australia Games[10] Melbourne 24 31 1,848 92,767[11]
1994 26 September – 8 October 1994 World Masters Games[12] Brisbane, Queensland 30 74 24,500 n/a
1995 26 February – 4 March World Police and Fire Games[13] Melbourne 62 44 6,820 n/a
1997 29 September – 5 October World Transplant Games[14] Sydney 58 1,000 (est) n/a
2000 15 September – 1 October Summer Olympic Games[15] Sydney 28 199 10,651 6.7 million tickets sold[16]
2000 18–29 October Summer Paralympic Games[17] Sydney 20 127 3,846 1,159,249 tickets sold[18]
2001 29 August – 9 September 5th Goodwill Games[19] Brisbane, Queensland 14 1300 280,135
2002 2–9 November Gay Games[20] Sydney 31 77 12,099 n/a
2002 5–13 October 2002 World Masters Games[21] Melbourne 26 98 24,886 n/a
2004 30 November – 3 December Commonwealth Youth Games Bendigo, Victoria 10 24 1,000 (est) n/a
2005 5–16 January Summer Deaflympics[22] Melbourne 14 63 2,038 n/a
2006 15–26 March Commonwealth Games[23] Melbourne 17 71 4,500 (est) 1.5 million tickets sold[24]
2007 16–25 March World Police and Fire Games[25] Adelaide, South Australia 75 60 8,000 (est) n/a
2009 10–18 October World Masters Games[26] Sydney 28 95 28,676 n/a
2009 22–30 August World Transplant Games[27] Gold Coast, Queensland 12 990 n/a
2013 1–7 December 2013 Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games[28] Newcastle, New South Wales 9 29 2,500 (est) n/a
2018 4–15 April Commonwealth Games Gold Coast, Queensland
2018 18-29 October Invictus Games Sydney, New South Wales 2019 13- 20 May World Rafting Championships [Tully, Far North Queensland]
2019 October INAS Global Games Brisbane, Queensland

(est) – estimate in reports
n/a – not applicable as event primarily for participants and low number of paying spectators

Other international multi-sport events that are held in an Australia on a regular basis are:

International sports championships

Includes world championships, regional championships and high profile international events. These events are held throughout the world on a regular schedule.

Sport Year Dates Event City Countries Competitors Attendance
Aquatic sports – Swimming, Diving,
Water Polo, Synchronized swimming		19913–13 JanuaryFINA World ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia59114242,000[29]
Aquatic sports – Swimming, Diving,
Water Polo, Synchronized swimming		19988–17 JanuaryFINA World ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia
Aquatic sports – Swimming, Diving,
Water Polo, Synchronized swimming		200718 March – 1 AprilFINA World ChampionshipsMelbourne1672,158
Athletics19854–6 OctoberIAAF World CupCanberra, Australian Capital Territory
Athletics198729 November – 6 DecemberWorld Masters Athletics ChampionshipsMelbourne
Athletics199620–25 AugustWorld Junior ChampionshipsSydney
Athletics20011–14 JulyWorld Masters Athletics ChampionshipsBrisbane, Queensland
Athletics201626 October – 6 NovemberWorld Masters Athletics ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia
Archery19778 – 11 FebruaryWorld ChampionshipsCanberra, Australian Capital Territory
Archery1987MarchWorld ChampionshipsAdelaide, South Australia
Baseball1985Asian Baseball ChampionshipPerth, Western Australia5
Baseball198526 February – 7 MarchAsian Baseball ChampionshipPerth, Western Australia7
Basketball19942–12 JuneFIBA World Championship for WomenSydney16192
Basketball202223 Sept - 3 OctFIBA Women’s World CupSydney12
Bowls196610–23 OctoberWorld Outdoor Championship (Men)Sydney
Bowls19694–12 DecemberWorld Outdoor Bowls Championship (Women)Sydney
Bowls198017 January – 2 FebruaryWorld Outdoor Championship (Men)Melbourne
Bowls198513 February – 4 MarchWorld Outdoor Championship (Women)Melbourne
Bowls199618–31 MarchWorld Outdoor Championships (Men)Adelaide, South Australia
Bowls20008–26 MarchWorld Outdoor Championship (Women)Moama, New South Wales
Bowls201224 November – 9 December 2012World Outdoor ChampionshipsAdelaide, South Australia31
Bowls202023 May – 7 JuneWorld Outdoor ChampionshipsGold Coast, Queensland[30]
Boxing199115–23 NovemberWorld Amateur ChampionshipsSydney
Canoeing200530 September – 4 OctoberICF Canoe Slalom World ChampionshipsSydney
Cricket198829 November – 18 DecemberWomen's World CupAustralia
Cricket199222 February – 25 MarchMen's World CupAustralia and New Zealand9
Cricket20097–22 MarchWomen's World CupAustralia8
Cricket201514 February – 29 MarchMen's World CupAustralia and New Zealand142101,016,420 (20,743 per match)
Cycling1989World BMX ChampionshipsBrisbane, Queensland
Cycling199620–22 SeptemberUCI Mountain Bike & Trials World ChampionshipsCairns, Queensland
Cycling199727–31 AugustUCI Track Cycling World ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia
Cycling200323–27 JulyUCI BMX World ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia
Cycling200426–30 MayUCI Track Cycling World ChampionshipsMelbourne
Cycling20091–6 SeptemberUCI Mountain Bike & Trials World ChampionshipsCanberra, Australian Capital Territory
Cycling200924–26 JulyUCI BMX World ChampionshipsAdelaide, South Australia
Cycling201029 September – 3 OctoberUCI Road World ChampionshipsMelbourne and Geelong, Victoria
Cycling20124–8 AprilUCI Track Cycling World ChampionshipsMelbourne
Cycling2017UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World ChampionshipsCairns, Queensland
Football19813–18 OctoberFIFA World Youth ChampionshipAustralia16288443,094
Football19935–20 MarchFIFA World Youth ChampionshipAustralia16288478,003
Football20159–31 JanuaryAFC Asian CupAustralia16368649,705
Football202310 July–20 August2023 FIFA Women's World CupAustralia and New Zealand32736
Gliding197412–27 JanuaryWorld ChampionshipsWaikerie, South Australia
Gliding1987World ChampionshipsBenalla, Victoria
Gliding20017–27 JanuaryWorld ChampionshipsGawler, South Australia
Gliding2016JanuaryWorld ChampionshipsBenalla, Victoria
Golf195918–21 NovemberMen's World CupMelbourne
Golf19689–12 OctoberEisenhower TrophyMelbourne
Golf19728–12 NovemberMen's World CupMelbourne4488
Golf19888–11 DecemberMen's World CupMelbourne
Golf19981–13 DecemberPresidents CupMelbourne
Golf20013–7 JanuaryWGC-Accenture Match Play ChampionshipMelbourne
Golf20077–9 DecemberLexus CupPerth
Golf200816–19 OctoberEisenhower TrophyAdelaide
Golf201117–20 NovemberPresidents CupMelbourne
Golf201321-24 NovemberWorld Cup of GolfMelbourne
Golf201624–27 NovemberWorld Cup of GolfMelbourne
Golf201822–25 NovemberWorld Cup of GolfMelbourne
Golf201912–15 DecemberPresidents CupMelbourne[31]
Gymnastics199419–24 AprilWorld Artistic Gymnastics ChampionshipsBrisbane, Queensland54281[32]
Gymnastics19989–11 OctoberTrampoline World ChampionshipsSydney
Gymnastics200521–27 NovemberWorld Artistic Gymnastics ChampionshipsMelbourne5330040,000[33]
Field hockey199423 November – 4 DecemberMen's World CupSydney12
Field hockey19902 – 13 MayWomen's World CupSydney12
Field hockey200224 November – 8 DecemberWomen's World CupPerth, Western Australia16
Karate198621–25 NovemberWorld ChampionshipsSydney
Lacrosse1974World Men's ChampionshipsMelbourne4
Lacrosse1989Women's World CupPerth, Western Australia
Lacrosse1990World Men's ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia5
Lacrosse20027–15 JulyWorld Men's ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia16
Lifesaving1956World ChampionshipsTorquay, Victoria
Lifesaving1956World ChampionshipsTorquay, Victoria
Lifesaving1988AprilWorld ChampionshipsGold Coast, Queensland
Lifesaving2000MarchWorld ChampionshipsSydney
Lifesaving200610–26 FebruaryWorld ChampionshipsGeelong, Victoria and
Lorne, Victoria		323,497[34]
Lifesaving20127–18 NovemberWorld ChampionshipsAdelaide, South Australia404,398[35]
Lifesaving201626 October – 6 NovemberWorld ChampionshipsSydneyPerth, Western Australia
Modern pentathlon1966World ChampionshipsMelbourne
Modern pentathlon1985World Championships (Men)Melbourne
Netball1967World ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia
Netball1991JulyWorld ChampionshipsSydney20
Netball20157–16 AugustWorld CupSydney
Orienteering19854–6 SeptemberWorld Orienteering ChampionshipsBendigo, Victoria
Polo2001World Polo ChampionshipMelbourne, Victoria
Polo2017tbaWorld Polo ChampionshipSydney
Roller skating199116–20 OctoberArtistic Skating World ChampionshipSydney
Roller skating200728 October – 10 NovemberArtistic Skating World ChampionshipGold Coast, Queensland
Rowing199031 October – 4 NovemberWorld Rowing ChampionshipsLake Barrington, Tasmania
Rugby league1957World CupSydney and Brisbane, Queensland
Rugby league1968World CupAustralia and New Zealand
Rugby league1977May – JuneWorld CupAustralia and New Zealand4109,688
Rugby league1985–1988World CupAustraliaSeveral countries including Australia
Rugby league1989–1992World CupAustraliaSeveral countries including Australia
Rugby league2017World CupAustralia and New Zealand
Rugby union198722 May – 20 JuneWorld CupAustralia and New Zealand16
Rugby union200310 October – 22 NovemberWorld CupAustralia206001,837,547
Rugby union2021Women's World Cup]]Newcastle, New South Wales
Sailing198731 January – 4 February 1987America's CupFremantle, Western Australia
Sailing20113–18 DecemberISAF World ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia76789
Shooting19917–13 NovemberWorld Shotgun ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia
Short track speed skating1991World ChampionshipsSydney
Softball1965FebruaryFirst Women's World ChampionshipMelbourne
Squash197711–21 OctoberMen's World Open ChampionshipAdelaide, South Australia
Squash19834–10 OctoberWomen's World Open ChampionshipPerth, Western Australia
Squash1983OctoberMen's World Open ChampionshipAdelaide, South Australia
Squash19907–14 MarchWomen's World Open ChampionshipSydney
Squash199130 July – 4 AugustMen's World Open ChampionshipAdelaide, South Australia
Squash199713–19 OctoberWomen's World Open ChampionshipSydney
Squash200111–19 OctoberWomen's World Open ChampionshipMelbourne
Swimming1988FINA World Masters ChampionshipsBrisbane, Queensland
Swimming200818–25 AprilFINA World Masters ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia
Triathlon199112–13 OctoberITU World ChampionshipsGold Coast, Queensland
Triathlon199716 NovemberITU World ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia
Triathlon200030 AprilITU World ChampionshipsPerth, Western Australia
Triathlon20099–13 SeptemberITU World Championship Series Grand FinalGold Coast, Queensland
Triathlon2018ITU World Championship Series Grand FinalGold Coast, Queensland[36]
Volleyball197512–20 AugustAsian Men's Volleyball ChampionshipMelbourne7
Volleyball199111–16 AugustAsian Men's Volleyball ChampionshipPerth, Western Australia15
Water skiing1965World ChampionshipsGold Coast, Queensland
Water skiing2017SeptemberWorld ChampionshipsAdelaide, South Australia
Weightlifting199311–21 NovemberWorld ChampionshipsMelbourne57289
Wheelchair rugby20185-10 AugustWorld Wheelchair Rugby ChampionshipsSydney
Wrestling201211–21 NovemberOceania Wrestling ChampionshipsSydney

Annual international sporting events

International events that are held in Australia annually. These events include both Australian and overseas athletes and teams.

Most national teams including Men's cricket, Southern Stars (women's cricket), Diamonds (women's netball) Socceroos (men's football), Matildas (women's football), Kookaburras (men's hockey), Hockeyroos (women's hockey), Boomers (men's basketball), Opals (women's basketball), Stingers (women's water polo), Sharks (men's water polo) and Volleyroos (men's volleyball) often play international matches in Australia during the year.

Sport Month Held Event City
Paralympic athletics26 JanuaryOz Day 10K Wheelchair Road RaceSydney
CyclingJanuaryTour Down UnderSouth Australia
EquestrianNovemberAustralian International Three Day EventAdelaide, South Australia
GolfNovemberAustralian PGA ChampionshipQueensland
GolfNovemberAustralian MastersMelbourne
GolfNovemberAustralian OpenSydney
GolfFebruaryWomen's Australian OpenVarious cities
GolfFebruaryAustralian Ladies MastersGold Coast, Queensland
Formula OneMarchAustralian Grand PrixMelbourne
Motorcycle racingFebruarySuperbike World Championship RoundPhillip Island, Victoria
Motorcycle racingOctoberAustralian Grand PrixPhillip Island, Victoria
Rugby unionVariableSevens World SeriesVarious cities
Rugby unionJuly – AugustThe Rugby Championship (formerly Tri Nations)Various cities
Rugby unionJuly – AugustBledisloe CupVarious cities
SurfingAprilBells Beach Surf ClassicBells Beach, Victoria
TennisJanuarySydney InternationalSydney
TennisJanuaryBrisbane InternationalBrisbane, Queensland
TennisJanuaryHobart InternationalHobart, Tasmania
TennisJanuaryAustralian Tennis OpenMelbourne
TennisJanuary – DecemberHopman CupPerth, Western Australia
SailingDecemberSydney to Hobart Yacht RaceSydney / Hobart, Tasmania

See also

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