Sport and recreation events

Sponsorship

The Sport and Recreation Sponsorship program supports the delivery of events and programs that provide a physical activity opportunity to Queenslanders and/or creates community connection through physical activity.

We recommend getting in contact with Sport and Recreation at least 16 weeks before your event. For more information or advice, email the Sport and Recreation Partnerships Office or talk with a local engagement officer at your closest Sport and Recreation office.

Organisations can apply for sponsorship from the Queensland Government using the Queensland Government Sponsorship Gateway.

Event planning resources

Events have the potential to create meaningful impact on the participants and the communities that interact with them. Organising events can sometimes seem overwhelming, so it’s important to focus on delivering a safe and well-managed event through careful planning.

Find best practice advice on everything leading up to an event, including event delivery and sustainability, through to post-event activities on the Queensland Government events information page.

Use the Queensland Government Accessible Events Guide (PDF, 4.5 MB) to deliver above-industry-standard events that are inclusive and accessible for all attendees. With almost one million Queenslanders living with disability, it is important that all Queenslanders can access events and be included in all aspects of planning. Read more information about delivering accessible events.

Tourism and Event Queensland also have a suite of industry resources that may be useful in understanding how to amplify your event and link to tourism.

No time is more important to ensure athletes and participants are fuelling their bodies right than at state or regional carnivals, and other competitions. Whether food is provided by an external caterer, provided by the canteen, or brought by participants themselves; Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s brand new resource on healthy carnivals and events has everything you need to know.

Upcoming events

• Check out what’s on at Queensland stadiums and major sporting facilities.
• Ask your local council about sporting events in your area
• Visit It’s Live! In Queensland for events and other tourism initiatives coming up in Queensland.