2026 Bundy Cup breaks records with biggest event in tournament history
Sunday, February 8, 2026
The Bundy Cup has delivered its biggest event to date, with a record 94 teams, more than 1,400 athletes and an estimated 3,200 people on site each day across the weekend. The increase from 76 teams in 2025 highlights the rapid growth of the event and its rising popularity across Queensland.
With $15,000 in prize money on offer, the event continues to cement its status as one of Australia’s most anticipated social touch football tournaments.
The weekend began on Friday 6 February with the Bundy Development Clinic, where 150 juniors took part in a skills and drills session led by former Queensland and Australian representatives. Bundaberg Touch Association President and QTF Referee Director David Field said initiatives like the clinic were vital for the growth of the sport in regional Queensland.
“It’s great for our regional kids to receive coaching from the players that are in the game at our highest level,” David Field said.
“The standard of our juniors these days couldn’t happen without the players passing on the knowledge that they do.”
Queensland Touch Football Brand Ambassador, Brisbane Broncos Head Coach and former All-Stars player Scott Prince was once again in attendance across the weekend, continuing a long-standing connection with the Bundy Cup that dates back to 2016. A regular participant in the event, Prince said the tournament’s unique mix of competition and community is what keeps drawing him back year after year.
“The Bundy Cup has a unique feel – it’s competitive, but it’s also built around mateship and community,” Prince said.
“You’ve got that aspect and you’ve also got the higher levels of our sport where there are other opportunities out there, where you see these same guys and girls going into the NRL or the NRLW.”
Scott Prince, who again took to the field, admitted his focus was firmly on enjoyment.
“Our preparation hasn’t been that flash. My sole purpose is to just come in here and have some fun,” he said.
“We’ve got quite a handy team though, so if we can make the finals then we’ll be happy.”
As the years pass, Prince hinted that while he continues to enjoy playing, his future involvement in the Bundy Cup may eventually see him transition from the field to a coaching role in the coming years.
Across all divisions, results were shared between teams from right across the state, highlighting the depth and even spread of talent across Queensland and adding to the excitement and unpredictability of the competition.
David Field praised the efforts of the local community and volunteers for helping deliver another successful event.
“Bundaberg Touch has been great. We’ve got a volunteer base who have really chipped in to make the grounds look as great as they are, right through from the canteen staff to painting the lines on the field,” he said.
Queensland Touch Football extends its sincere thanks to Event Partner Tourism and Events Queensland for their continued support of this event. Thanks also to the Bundaberg Touch Association, all referees, officials, volunteers and supporters whose efforts helped deliver another outstanding Bundy Cup.
Congratulations to our 2026 Bundy Cup Finalists:
Mixed Open A
Champions: Coolum BlueFins
Runners Up: Runamuck
Mixed Open B
Champions: Bake it Til You Make it
Runners Up: Rhythm
Mixed Open C
Champions: Kingaroy
Runners Up: Agnes Beach Bums
Men’s Social
Champions: Rockhampton White
Runners Up: Bulldogs
Women’s Social
Champions: Hervey Bay Rays
Runners Up: One Touch
Men’s Senior
Champions: Spartans
Runners Up: Coolum Bluefins
Under 16 Boys
Champions: Rockhampton
Runners Up: QNZLDER
Under 14 Boys
Champions: Rockhampton Black
Runners Up: Bundaberg Blue
Under 14 Girls
Champions: Rockhampton
Runners Up: Gladstone
Under 12 Boys
Champions: Gladstone Blue
Runners Up: Bulldogs
Under 12 Girls
Champions: Gladstone Blue
Runners Up: Emerald Taipans