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Wadjemup Cup 2026

Clontarf students from across WA will play in a round-robin football competition, vying for the coveted Wadjemup Cup.

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Wadjemup Cup 2026
Details
  • 28 – 29 October 2026
  • 9:15 am
  • Free event
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Clontarf Football Academy students from across WA play off in a round-robin Australian Rules football competition.

Over 100 students from the Clontarf Football Academy will head to Wadjemup / Rottnest Island in October for the 20th annual Wadjemup Cup.

Travelling from all around the state, as far north as Carnarvon and as far southeast as Esperance, students in Years 8 and 9 will compete in a round-robin Australian Rules football carnival to determine the Grand Final line-up and, ultimately, the winner of the coveted 2026 Wadjemup Cup.

Spectators are welcome to come down and cheer on the teams at this free community event. Frankie’s on Rotto will be onsite selling coffee, refreshments and light snacks. Simply bring along a picnic blanket and settle in to enjoy the games.

Please note photography and videography is not permitted at the event.

Event subject to change. 

The Wadjemup Cup is a Clontarf Foundation initiative run in partnership with the Rottnest Island Authority and has been taking place annually on the island for over a decade. The event provides an opportunity for Aboriginal students from across the State to test out their football skills against their peers, forge new friendships and learn about the Aboriginal cultural significance of Wadjemup.  

Rottnest Island Authority has supported Clontarf Foundation since 2007. The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and by doing so equips them to participate more meaningfully in society. 


9:15 amWelcome to Country
9:45 amWadjemup Carnival commences
2 pmCarnival concludes

Where to find Wadjemup Cup

The event is located on Wadjemup Oval, a 10-minute walk or 3-minute bike ride, 750 metres north-west from the Main Jetty. The event site is accessible via Strue Road.  

There are connecting paved paths to get to the event site that are smooth and well-maintained, with some areas of inclination. The event takes place on grass, although the site has some areas with soft soil and bark. 

Know before you go

Getting Here
Jump on a ferry, plane or take your own boat.
Getting Around
The best ways to get around Wadjemup / Rottnest Island.
Practical Tips
Expert advice and tips to make your visit a safe one.