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Darwin sport — what's on

Darwin's sport diet runs on local AFL through the NTFL premier leagues and on NT Thunder's BBL campaign, with a strong soccer, cricket and grassroots club scene year round.

This weekend's fixtures

Nightcliff Tigers vs Wanderers
Nightcliff Oval · Sat 4 Jul 2026, 6:40pm ACST
NTFL Men's Premier League
NT Thunder Academy vs Queensland Bulls Academy
Marrara Cricket Ground · Sun 5 Jul 2026, 2:00pm ACST
Cricket NT pre-season
Darwin Olympic SC vs Hellenic AC
Darwin Football Stadium · Sat 11 Jul 2026, 7:30pm ACST
NPL NT

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Darwin's Best Public Ovals, Courts and Sporting Facilities: A Local's Field Guide

Sailing in Darwin: The Darwin Sailing Club, Ocean Races and Getting on the Water in the Top End

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How to Watch and Listen to Sport in Darwin: Your Guide to the Local Broadcast Scene

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Cricket in Darwin: Clubs, the Dry Season Competition and How to Get Into the Game

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Netball in Darwin: Where to Play, Which Associations to Join and How to Watch

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