Morshead Park, Ballarat
Australia's Largest All-Female Football Tournament
Ballarat Girls Cup
Ballarat Girls Cup
is back in 2026
Returning under a new name and delivered even better than before — now open to all age groups, from U7 through to Open Age Women. Over 100 teams registered in 2025, and we're expecting even more in 2026 as we keep our title as the largest all-female tournament in the country.
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October 2026 · Morshead Park, Ballarat
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The Cup Is Back
A New Name. Even Better.
The tournament you know as the Ballarat Girls Cup returns in October 2026 — carrying the same spirit of community football, now under a new name and with an even bigger scope. For the first time, the Cup is open to all age groups, welcoming teams from U7 right through to Open Age Women.
Held across three days at Morshead Park, every team is guaranteed a minimum of 4 games — group games on Friday and Saturday, knockout action Saturday afternoon, and finals on Sunday.
More than 100 teams registered in 2025, and we're expecting to grow that number even further in 2026 — keeping this the largest all-female football tournament in the country.
Same heart, new name, bigger than ever — this is the Cup, reimagined for 2026.
Key Features
Why Enter The 2026 Cup?
Everything you need for an unforgettable weekend of football
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4 Games Minimum
Every team is guaranteed at least four games across the weekend — real value, real football.
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Open To All Ages
For the first time, the Cup welcomes every age group — U7 through to Open Age Women.
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Three Full Days
Group games Friday and Saturday, knockout Saturday, and finals Sunday — a full football weekend.
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Morshead Park
A quality, multi-pitch venue in Ballarat set up to host group games, knockouts and finals.
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Knockout Format
Group games determine seeding into a knockout stage, building to a finals day on Sunday.
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New Name, New Look
The same much-loved tournament, relaunched under a new name and delivered better than ever.
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Australia's Biggest & Growing
Over 100 teams registered in 2025, with even more expected in 2026 — keeping this the largest all-female football tournament in the country.
The Weekend
Tournament Schedule
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October 2026
Friday2 October
Group Games
The tournament kicks off with group stage games across all age groups.
Saturday3 October
More Group Games & Knockout
Group games continue through the day before the knockout rounds begin.
Sunday4 October
Finals
The tournament concludes with finals across every age group.
100+
Teams In 2025
4+
Games Guaranteed
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Days Of Football
U7–OPEN
Age Groups
#1
Largest All-Female Cup In Australia
Venue
Morshead Park
Home of the 2026 Cup
The Venue
- Multiple pitches for group, knockout & finals play
- Central Ballarat location, easy to reach
- Set up to host teams across every age group
- Home ground feel for a three-day football carnival
Getting There
Morshead Park is located in Ballarat, Victoria — a short drive from Melbourne and easily accessible for teams travelling from across the region. Full venue and parking details will be shared with registered teams closer to the event.
Participation
Age Groups & Categories
Open to all age groups · U7 through Open Age Women
U7
Women
U8
Women
U9
Women
U10
Women
U11
Women
U12
Women
U13
Women
U14
Women
U15
Women
U16
Women
U17
Women
Open Age
Women
Ready To Enter?
Register your team now and be part of the 2026 relaunch at Morshead Park, Ballarat
