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The official local visitor guide for the 2026 AFL Masters National Carnival.

Newcastle AFL Masters National Carnival 2026 logoAFL Masters NSW logo

Newcastle hosts the AFL Masters National Carnival from 27 September to 4 October 2026. This guide brings together the eating, recovery, exploring and saving that happens around the footy — across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens, with the Hunter Valley Wine Country as the classic day trip.

Who it's for

Players & team matesMasters players aged 35–65
Recovery between gamesPhysio, massage, baths and pools
Team meals & drinksPubs, cafés and group-friendly venues
Partners & familiesThings to do while the footy is on

What's inside

Masters DealsExclusive visitor offers you show on your phoneExplore LocalSearch and filter by region and categoryPlaying VenuesWhat's close to each carnival groundWhat's OnDaily ideas, 27 Sep – 4 Oct 2026

How to use it

  1. 1Scan the QR codeNo login, no email, no account — ever.
  2. 2Browse or filterBy region: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens.
  3. 3Show the offerOpen the voucher screen when ordering or paying.

Who provides it

AFL Masters NSW

Published by NSW AFL Masters as a local guide for the 2026 AFL Masters National Carnival. Carnival and AFL Masters NSW logos are used with permission.

admin@footyforfun.com

This app is in development, preparing to launch. Sample / demo data — businesses, offers and distances shown are examples for this prototype only.

For local businesses

List Your BusinessParticipation options and Masters Visitor Offers

Primary visitor regions: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens. Day trip: Hunter Valley Wine Country.