2023 AFLM National Carnival
Each year the AFL Masters Carnival is held in a unique location around Australia. Designed to be easily incorporated into a family holiday there is a healthy balance of football, tourism options and carnival events for the whole family.
Attracting over 60 teams from across Australia, players compete in age groups ranging from Over 35’s to Over 65’s. To play in the National Carnival, players must turn 35 or older in that current year.
The dates for the Sunshine Coast 2023 AFL Masters National Carnival are Sunday, 1 October – Saturday, 7 October.
** REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN** See below for the link to PlayHQ.
National Carnival - Players
Player registrations for the 2023 National Carnival are now open here. For more registration information, please contact your state representatives, or visit our Team App site.
National Carnival - Umpires
Registrations for umpires to register their interest for the 2023 National Carnival are now open here. For more registration information, please visit our Umpires Portal, or visit our Team App site.
AFL Masters QLD - Official Website
Click here to visit the Official AFL Masters Qld website to find out more about Masters footy in Queensland.
When is the AFL Masters National Carnival being held & where can I get more info?
The 2023 Carnival will take place on the Sunshine Coast at the Maroochydore Multi-Sports Complex and dates are Sunday, 1 October – Saturday, 7 October.
We have a dedicated National Carnival website with details of registrations, fixtures, accommodation specials at http://carnival.masters.afl/


Registrations for the 2023 National Carnival are now open.
Player and umpire registrations for the 2023 National Carnival are now open. Head to the PlayHQ registration site & select your State or Territory. For more registration information, please contact your state representatives, or visit our National Carnival Team App site.
What is the National Carnival experience?
Find out what the 2019 Carnival was like here.
The 2019 AFL Masters National Carnival brought together more than 810 footballers, male and female, from across the country to celebrate our great game.



