International Competitions
Australia’s best competing on the world stage – from the World Cup in Sydney to the Olympics in LA. All major international events, in one place.
2026 World Aquatics World Cup Finals Sydney
Dates: 22 – 26 July
Venue: Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
Teams: Top 8 men's and women's teams, including Ord Minnett Aussie Sharks & Aussie Stingers
Prize: $695,000 USD prize pool
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Major International Competition Calendar
International water polo is managed and sanctioned by World Aquatics. The regular competition cycle runs on a four-year Olympic cycle, with World Championships every two years and the Olympics every four.
World Championships
26 June – 18 July 2027
Budapest, Hungary
LA 2028 Olympic Games
Los Angeles, USA
Long Beach Aquatics Centre
U16, U18, U20 World Championships
U16 Women’s | 25-31 Jul | Zagreb, Croatia
U16 Men’s | 3-9 Aug | Zagreb, Croatia
U18 Men’s | 27 Jun – 4 Jul | Rio Maior, Portugal
U18 Women’s | 16-23 Aug | Puerto de la Cruz, Spain
International water polo competitions are managed and sanctioned by World Aquatics. For full event schedules, qualification criteria, and official results, visit the World Aquatics website.
Ord Minnett Aussie Sharks
Men's National Team
One of Australia's oldest sporting teams, the Aussie Sharks first competed at the Olympic Games in 1948. Tough, talented, and capable of beating any team. They are aiming for another world stage medal at the 2026 World Cup Finals in Sydney.
Ord Minnett Aussie Stingers
Women's National Team
One of Australia's most successful national teams, the Aussie Stingers have won four Olympic medals, and the complete set since Sydney 2000. Consistently among the world's best, they're chasing more success at the 2026 World Cup Finals in Sydney.
Head Coach: Bec Rippon
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