Sporting Facilities and Clubs - Bathurst Region Tourism

Sporting Facilities and Social Clubs in Bathurst

Sporting Facilities and Social Clubs in the Bathurst Region

Looking to host your next championship sporting event or to meet like minded people through the wide range of local clubs and activities? Bathurst has a great sporting culture with a range of clubs, fields and facilities. Read more about or sporting facilities available for booking here.

Major Sporting Events and Competitions

Throughout the year Bathurst is host to dozens of local, state and national sporting tournaments. Find out some of our major events below.

Bathurst Cup

Boys Youth League soccer competition held in late January.

Proctor Park Challenge

Girls Youth League Soccer competition in early Feb.

Gold Crown Carnival

One of Australia's Largest Harness Racing Events held over 12 days in March.

NSW State Tennis Tournament

State 12 teams event held in March.

Soldiers Saddle - ANZAC Day Races

Held on ANZAC Day annually.

U13 Girls State Hockey Championship

Held in July annually.

NRL - Carrington Park

Bathurst is a second home for the 4-time back-to-back NRL Premiers, Penrith Panthers, who return every year for a home game round at Carrington Park.
In 2025, the Penrith Panthers will take on the Newcastle Knights on Saturday, 24 May 2025 Tickets are now on sale. Gates open at 2.45pm. NRL Telstra Premiership Kick-Off is 5.30pm

Tickets here

Junior Rugby League Carnival

Annual junior carnivals held throughout the year.

Mount Panorama Punish

Every year in October thousands of runners take on the challenge of the mountain.

Bathurst Golf Club

Yearly, the Bathurst Golf Club runs the Bathurst Open in October and Bathurst Junior Classic in February.

Book your next state tournament or sporting competition in Bathurst

Bathurst has a wide range of fields and sporting facilities available to clubs and organisations. not to mention our City is well equipped to handle large crowds with plenty of accommodation options.