The Kanga Cup week is quite simply the best week of the year! A cultural festival of football like no other. So join over 380 teams and 5500 players for a week of football, friendship and fun in Canberra, Australia!

Test yourself daily against football teams from far and wide and by night participate in great social events or upskill yourself through coaching clinics or refereeing seminars


How to enter

To enter as an international team you will need to submit your registration via the registration portal when registrations open, and provide us with the below:

  • Working With Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) for all Team Officials – applications available here
  • Proof of travel insurance
  • Letter of sanction from your governing body

Previously teams have participated in the Kanga Cup from Italy, Russia, England, Georgia, Denmark, USA, South Africa, China, Malaysia, India, Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, East Timor, Chinese Taipei, Fiji and New Zealand.

Coming to canberra

The official travel provider of the McDonald’s Kanga Cup is Performance Travel. For more information and an obligation free quote go to our Accommodation and Travel page!

Before you arrive in Canberra you might like to see Darling Harbour in Sydney or ride a tram in Melbourne. Canberra is easily accessible by plane, coach, vehicle or train and is approximately 30 minutes by plane or 3 hours by car from Sydney while getting to Canberra from Melbourne is approximately 1 hour by plane or 7 hours by car.

Staying in Canberra

Australia is a culturally diverse country and your team will be welcomed warmly by the Kanga Cup family as our very special guest.

There is plenty to see and do in between your tournament games – for more information please visit our Canberra tab.