Whether you choose to play, coach or volunteer, sporting clubs in the Territory are a popular way to meet people and feel part of a team. We have more than 50 sporting codes and around 330 sporting venues across the Territory, some of which are world class facilities. In addition to the traditional Australian favourites, outdoor pursuits like fishing, conservation, hunting and clay target sports are also popular.
You can browse this extensive database of sporting organisations to easily find a sporting club that's the right fit for you.
The Northern Territory Government offers children living in an urban area two $100 sports vouchers each year to participate in sport, recreation or cultural activities.
AFL is one of the most played sports in the NT, with three leagues across the Territory. From junior football to multiple women’s and men’s divisions, AFLNT is a way to compete competitively while also finding your own community in your club. Find your closest league and join your local team.
Rugby league is played across the Territory, with competitions from the Top End down to Central Australia. Get involved in NRLNT.
Rugby Union is also popular in the NT, with variations of the game available. Whether you want to play traditionally, tritag or in the 7s format, there is something for all rugby lovers. Find your team.
Soccer in the Northern Territory is an inclusive space. There are competitions for men, women and children, as well as walking football for those needing a lower impact match. Join a football team in the NT.
Cricket clubs are a strong community in the NT, with social and competitive teams available. Darwin also hosts an indoor cricket league at the Top End Sports Centre. Find your closest cricket club.
Netball has a strong community in the Territory, with competitions held all over the regions. It is an inclusive sport, with opportunities for walking, mixed and all abilities netball. Join a club near you or make a mixed netball team.
Basketball is big in the NT, with association in Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine and Palmerston. Check out all the different ways and where to play basketball in the NT.
Cycling is a popular Territory past time with BMX clubs in Darwin, Palmerston, Nhulunbuy, Katherine and Alice Springs. With recreational bike tracks for both road and mountain biking enthusiast across the NT. Downloadable maps are available or discover local clubs.
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Our sporting calendar includes Cricket, AFL, Rugby League and Union, Basketball, Running events and more.
Darwin hosts a range of national and international sporting events including the V8 Supercars Championship races and World Solar Challenge. There’s something for everyone including the Hottest 7’s Rugby, AFL and NRL fixtures, Mitchell Street Mile and City to Surf.
Alice Springs hosts national 20/20 cricket, the Imparja cup, AFL fixtures, the Masters Games, the Finke Desert Race and the Alice Springs Golf Club is rate in the top 10 desert golf courses world-wide.
Want to know more?
Visit the NT Government Arts, sport and recreation website for park opening times, sports facilities and more or visit Sport Education NT to learn about the school of sport education.
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