Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games

Saturday 10 October 2026

The 20th Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games head to the Gold Coast from 10 to 17 October.

The Australasian Police and Emergency Services (APES) Games are a biennial multi-sport event open to serving and retired members of eligible Police and Emergency Services agencies across Australasia. The Games promote mental and physical wellbeing, encourage friendly competition, and foster lifelong friendships across jurisdictions and borders.

A range of sports will be held across multiple venues over an exciting week of competition. To see the full schedule, visit the APES Games website.

Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium

  • Basketball 3x3: 14 October from 9am to 4pm
  • Squash: 14 October and 15 October from 9am to 4pm

Gold Coast Cycle Centre

  • Cycling – Criterium: 11 October from 8am to 12pm

Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre

  • Badminton: 11 and 12 October from 3pm to 8pm
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: 11 and 12 October from 10am to 6pm
  • Darts: 14 and 15 October from 12pm to 8pm
  • Dodgeball: 14 October from 9am to 4pm, and 15 October from 12pm to 7pm
  • Duathlon: 15 October from 2pm to 6pm
  • EndurX: 15 and 16 October from 8am to 4pm
  • Functional Fitness: 11 and 12 October from 7am to 4pm
  • Futsal: 11 and 12 October from 8am to 4pm
  • Indoor Rowing: 14 October from 2pm to 7pm
  • Judo: 14 October from 8am to 5pm
  • Kettlebell Sport: 14 October from 9am to 5pm
  • Netball: 14 to 17 October from 9am to 6pm
  • Powerlifting: 12 October from 9am to 4pm
  • Strongman / Strongwoman: 14 October from 9am to 4pm
  • Table Tennis: 11 October from 10am to 4pm
  • Tug of War: 11 October from 12pm to 2pm
  • Volleyball (Indoor): 15 and 16 October from 8am to 4pm
  • Weightlifting: 16 October from 9am to 4pm

Gold Coast Sports Precinct

  • OZ Tag: 16 October from 9am to 4pm, and 17 October from 8am to 1pm
  • Touch Football: 11 and 12 October from 9am to 3pm

Food and beverages available for purchase from outlets and kiosks.

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.

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