Each year, the Marie Little Shield brings together female athletes from across the country with an intellectual disability to compete at the national level across three days of competitions.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Marie Little Shield.
When is the Marie Little Shield?
The Marie Little Shield will be contested from Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September.
Where is the Marie Little Shield being held?
The First Nations Tournament is taking place at Thornbury’s Narrandjeri Stadium in Victoria.
Do I need to buy a ticket to attend?
No, but you do need to register your attendance for free to assist us with future planning for the event.
Click here to register.
Can I watch the Marie Little Shield?
Yes, you can tune into all of the Marie Little Shield live and on demand matches via KommunityTV.
Which teams are competing?
Representative teams from every state and territory will feature in the 2026 tournament, including Victoria, ACT, Tasmania, New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
How can I view the fixture?
To view the fixture for the tournament, click here.
Where can I find the results, ladder and match centres?
The results, ladder and match centres can be found here.
Who won the last Marie Little Shield?
New South Wales went back-to-back in 2024 and 2025 and will be eyeing their third title in a row this year.
The Marie Little Shield is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria, and the Confident Girls Foundation.
