Veteran Games Heats

Saturday 20 June 2026 | 08:00 AM

Southport

Come and support your veteran community at the Veteran Games Heats, a high-energy weekend celebrating teamwork, resilience, and camaraderie.

Experience a lively festival atmosphere with a live DJ, a food vendor village, merchandise stalls, recovery stations, simulation shooting activities, and a wide range of fun challenges for all ages across the two-day fitness festival.

Get involved in our Chin-Up Competition, proudly supported by Veteran First Consulting, with all proceeds going back to support the veteran community.

Watch our veteran teams take on the obstacle course in the Veteran Games Heats or cheer on the general public as they compete for the first time in the Veteran Games Challenge, featuring five stations with five military-inspired challenges over the weekend.

There will also be heaps of stalls featuring great tasters, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with veteran-owned businesses, community organisations, and supporters.

Whether you're competing, cheering, or enjoying the festival atmosphere, there's something for everyone. Join us as we celebrate the strength, resilience, and connection of the veteran community.

We can’t wait to see you there.

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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