A message from Veteran Support Force
The Veteran Games will return to Darwin on Friday 18 September, bringing together veterans and current serving personnel for the second Regional Heats event in the Top End.
Held at Robertson Barracks, the one-day event is expected to attract more than 200 participants and spectators, with teams made up of current and former Army, Navy and Air Force members.
Participants will take on a series of mission-style challenges designed to test teamwork, resilience and problem-solving, reinforcing the core focus of the Veteran Games: connection, purpose and wellbeing beyond military service.
Backed once again by the Northern Territory Government, the winning team will receive a grant and be sponsored to compete in the 2026 Veteran Games Finals at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on 24–25 October 2026.
Teams can register to compete via veterangames.com/darwin-2026.
The Veteran Games continues to expand nationally, providing meaningful opportunities for veterans to reconnect, rebuild community and strengthen their wellbeing through shared experience.