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Perth Sport 2026 — The Complete Local Guide
Perth is a sporting town that punches above its weight. Two AFL clubs, a winning NBL franchise, an A-League team, the Perth Scorchers in the BBL and WBBL, WAFL and WAFLW competitions, netball at the Storm, basketball at the Lynx, hockey at the Thundersticks, motorsport at Wanneroo and Barbagallo, world-class triathlon and surf events, plus a steady run of international cricket, rugby, soccer and tennis at Optus Stadium and RAC Arena. The Daily Perth covers it all from a Perth perspective — match reports, team news, contracts and trades, coaching changes, community club stories, grassroots participation, women's sport, para-sport and the major events that pull crowds into the city. This pillar collects our most recent Perth sport reporting in one place so you can keep up with the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers AFL seasons, the Perth Wildcats, the Glory, the Scorchers and the local clubs, codes and athletes that don't always make the national bulletins but matter just as much here.
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Sport in Perth
Fixtures, runs, and sporting events coming up around Perth.
Women's Sport in Perth: Elite Teams, Local Leagues and How to Get Involved
From the West Coast Fever to the Perth Lynx and beyond, women's sport in Perth is thriving at every level, and there has never been a better time to play, watch or volunteer.
Perth's Sporting Calendar: A Month-by-Month Guide to What's On Through the Year
Perth's sport calendar runs twelve months of the year with barely a quiet weekend, from the Rottnest Channel Swim in summer to AFL finals fever in September and Big Bash cricket through the school holidays.
Where to Watch the AFL Finals in Perth: Community Clubs, Pubs and Fan Gatherings
When September arrives and the AFL finals heat up, Perth comes alive with community screenings and fan gatherings that bring supporters together to cheer on the Eagles and the Dockers.
The Chevron City to Surf, the Perth Marathon and Perth's Major Fun Runs: How to Enter and What to Expect
Perth's road running calendar is one of the richest in Australia, anchored by two mass-participation events that collectively draw tens of thousands of participants every year.
Swimming in Perth: Clubs, Squads and the Best Pools for Lap Swimming
With world-class aquatic facilities, year-round ocean swimming and a thriving club scene, Perth is one of the best cities in Australia for swimmers of every level.
The Rottnest Channel Swim: Perth's Most Iconic Open-Water Swimming Challenge
The Rottnest Channel Swim is one of the most celebrated mass-participation open-water events in Australia, drawing thousands of swimmers across the 19.7-kilometre crossing from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island each summer.
Cycling in Perth: Clubs, Routes and the Midvale SpeedDome Velodrome
From the flat coastal paths along the Indian Ocean to the world-class track cycling at the Midvale SpeedDome, Perth offers an exceptional range of options for cyclists of every stripe.