Junior Soccer in Queensland (2026/27): Ages, Season and Where to Play
24 September 2026
Kids in Queensland can start organised soccer from about age four — Football Queensland runs Coles MiniRoos for boys and girls aged 4 to 11, with Kick-Off intro programs delivered in 6 to 8 week blocks. Below: how the season and registration actually work here, where the clubs and programs are, and the cost help Queensland families can claim, with every fact checked against Football Queensland's own pages on 13 September 2026.
Key takeaways
- Football Queensland runs Coles MiniRoos for boys and girls aged 4 to 11, with Kick-Off intro programs delivered in 6 to 8 week blocks.
- Registration runs through the national portals — nothing is decided by walking up on day one, so put a reminder in your calendar for late January.
- QLD Play On! vouchers: up to 200 dollars per child aged 5 to 17, one per financial year, no means test — the current round is open until 18 December 2026
- Soccer is not just winter here: see the futsal and summer options below.
What age can kids start?
Football Queensland runs Coles MiniRoos for boys and girls aged 4 to 11, with Kick-Off intro programs delivered in 6 to 8 week blocks. Nationally, MiniRoos is Football Australia's entry program — small fields, small teams, no tables, and no experience needed. If your child is nervous rather than sporty, that is exactly who it is designed for. (Our piece on what a season of kids' sport really costs is worth reading before you commit.)
Season, registration and the off-season
Season calendars are published per region (Football Queensland covers a lot of ground), so check your region’s calendar. Annual registration runs through Play Football, with program sign-ups through Squadi. Off the winter pitch there are Community Futsal competitions, futsal leagues and school-holiday clinics.
Where to play
Our directory lists 133 soccer and futsal providers and venues in Queensland — about 19% of the 692 listed nationally. The suburbs with the deepest supply:
A few junior-focused places to start (all listed with us):
- Annerley Junior Soccer — Greenslopes
- Capalaba Football Club — Capalaba
- Souths United Football Club — Runcorn
Browse the full set on the Queensland activities hub, or search your suburb on AroundSchools.
Futsal and holiday programs
Futsal — the indoor, five-a-side code — is the fastest way to keep skills ticking over outside the winter season, and Football Queensland runs or sanctions its own competitions (see above). School-holiday soccer camps also fill the term breaks; check the school holidays guide closer to each break.
If you help run a team or club: GalaDay, our free junior-sport app, lists holiday tournaments and gala days and finds friendly matches between comparable squads — soccer and futsal teams both.
What it costs, and the help you can claim
Club fees vary too much club-to-club for a fair statewide number — always ask the club directly. What is worth knowing: QLD Play On! vouchers: up to 200 dollars per child aged 5 to 17, one per financial year, no means test — the current round is open until 18 December 2026 (as published at our 31 August 2026 check — confirm at qld.gov.au).
Related reading
- Junior soccer clubs and tournaments across Australia — the national picture
- The real cost of a season of kids' sport — what the research says
Frequently asked questions
What age can my child start soccer in Queensland? Football Queensland runs Coles MiniRoos for boys and girls aged 4 to 11, with Kick-Off intro programs delivered in 6 to 8 week blocks. Most clubs take first-timers from age 4 or 5 with no trial.
When should I register? Winter-season registrations typically open in late January through the national portal — Football Queensland publishes the current dates on its site. Popular clubs fill junior age groups fast.
Is there soccer outside the winter season? Yes — see the futsal and summer section above. Futsal competitions and holiday programs run through the warmer months.
Where do I find a club near me? Start with the suburbs and providers above, browse the Queensland activities hub, or search your suburb on AroundSchools.
Facts checked 13 September 2026 against Football Queensland's published pages. Directory counts are AroundSchools listings data (13 September 2026). Voucher figures as published at our 31 August 2026 check — always confirm on the scheme's page before relying on them.
