Media Releases

The state’s latest world-class sporting venue has roared to life, with the first cars testing the track at the new Eastern Creek Speedway.

The Game Changers Ministerial Advisory Council is to provide strategic advice on how to fast-track women to take part in all levels of sport, both on and off the field.

Sydney will take centre court in January with the third installment of the ATP Cup, where 18 of the world’s top 20 players will battle it out for the newest team trophy in men’s tennis.

There is plenty of free fun to be had during the upcoming summer school holidays, with sport and recreation camps, dance parties and hundreds of summer skills sessions being held across rural and regional NSW.

The Matildas will kick off their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign at the brand new Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) in July 2023, after the match schedule was revealed by FIFA today.

Parents are being urged to take advantage of the state’s popular Active Kids program, with tens of millions of dollars worth of vouchers still to be redeemed this year due to the COVID lockdown.

Modern and inclusive sporting facilities are the focus of a new NSW Government $200 million fund to encourage people across the state to enjoy the benefits of sport, regardless of their age, gender or ability, with applications now open.

Applications are now open for a multi-million dollar funding boost for the state’s Surf Life Saving Clubs to ensure our iconic volunteers continue their vital work keeping people safe at the beach.

International tennis stars are set to return to Sydney, with confirmation the ATP Cup and the new, one-off Sydney Tennis Classic will go ahead in January.

Nominations are now open for the annual Her Sport Her Way Awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women and girls in sport.

A further $2.4 million will be delivered by the NSW Government to support ninety-four eligible State Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Organisations with a Disability (SSODs) to get back to sport and what they love doing the most.

Following Australia’s outstanding success at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Dubai, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has been announced as the host of a semi-final for next year’s tournament.