18/08/2026
Central Coast to Shine as Co-Host of Landmark 2027 Australian Masters Games 🙌🌴
The countdown to the 2027 Australian Masters Games is underway on the Central Coast, with Council representatives, Games organisers and local sporting leaders coming together to launch the event at polytec Stadium.
The Central Coast will join Newcastle in co-hosting the 21st Australian Masters Games from 13–20 November 2027. Thousands of participants, supporters and volunteers will visit the two regions during the week-long event.
The 2027 Games will mark the 40th anniversary of the biannual Australian Masters Games and its return to NSW for the first time in more than 25 years, with athletes to compete in as many as 40 sports.
Masters athletes are generally aged above 30 years of age, although the event defers to individual National Sporting Organisations for specific sports like gymnastics. No qualification standards are required for most sports.
Polytec Stadium – the Home of Sport, Entertainment and Community Events on the Central Coast – will serve as the Athletes’ Hub on the Central; Coast and will also host the Closing Ceremony.
Central Coast Council Mayor Lawrie McKinna said the launch of the Australian Masters Games marks the beginning of an exciting journey for the region.
"We're delighted to partner with the City of Newcastle to bring the Australian Masters Games to the Central Coast and welcome competitors and supporters from across the country," Mayor McKinna said.
"The Games will generate economic activity for local businesses and provide a fantastic opportunity to highlight our great facilities, attractions and the welcoming spirit of our community."
Read all about it at ➡ www.polytecstadium.com.au/latest-news
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📸 Trent Good.
Central Coast Council, polytec, Love Central Coast, NSW Australia