Everything You Need to Know About The 2026 Australian Waterpolo League Finals

It all comes down to this.

After a new five round series format, the 2026 Australian Waterpolo League will crown the season’s champions across a four day Finals Series taking place at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre from 26-29 March.

With the action kicking off tomorrow, here’s everything you need to know about the competition, including who’s playing, how to watch, how to buy tickets and more. 

When and where is the 2026 Australian Waterpolo League Final Series being held?
The 2026 Australian Waterpolo League Finals Series will be held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre from 26-29 March 2026. 
 
Which teams will be playing?

Six men’s and six women’s teams have qualified for the 2026 AWL Finals Series. These teams are:
Men: UNSW Wests Magpies, UWA Torpedoes, Drummoyne Devils, UTS Balmain Tigers, Cronulla Sharks and Fremantle Mariners
Women: Cronulla Sharks, UTS Balmain Tigers, Sydney Uni Lions, Griffith Uni Queensland Thunder, Fremantle Marlins and UNSW Wests Killer Whales.

 Where can I find the draw and results? 
To view the draw of the 2026 AWL Finals Series, click here.
Live scores and results will be available here. You can also download the Water Polo Australia app to keep track of live scores and results. 

What is the schedule for the 2026 AWL Finals Series? 
Day 1 – Thursday 26 March
10:00am: Fremantle Marlins v UNSW Wests Killer Whales (Women QF3)
11:30am: UTS Balmain v Sydney Uni Lions (Women QF2)
1:00pm: Cronulla Sharks v Griffith Uni Queensland Thunder (Women QF1)
2:30pm: Cronulla Sharks v Fremantle Mariners (Men QF3)
4:00pm: UWA Torpedoes v Drummoyne Devils (Men QF2)
5:30pm: UNSW Wests Magpies v UTS Balmain Tigers (Men QF1)
 
Day 2 – Friday 27 March
10:00am: Women Elimination Final 1
11:30am: Women Elimination Final 2
1:00pm: Men Elimination Final 1
2:30pm: Men Elimination Final 2 
 
Day 3 – Saturday 28 March
10:00am: Women Semi Final 1
11:30am: Women Semi Final 2
1:00pm: Men Semi Final 1
2:30pm: Men Semi Final 2
4:00pm: Women 5th/6th Playoff
5:30pm: Men 5th/6th Playoff
 
Day 4 – Sunday 29 March
10:00am: Women Bronze Medal Match
11:30am: Men Bronze Medal Match
1:00pm: Women Gold Medal Match
2:45pm: Men Gold Medal Match
 
How can I watch the 2026 AWL Finals Series?
If you’re in Sydney, tickets are available for each day of the 2026 AWL Finals Series for $10. To purchase tickets, click here.
Can’t make it to the pool? Every game of the 2026 AWL Finals Series will be livestreamed via KommunityTV. To watch, click here.
 
How can I stay up-to-date with all the latest news and highlights?
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