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The FUSE Esports Festival

Southern Cross University · Bilinga

Event Info + Purchase Ticketswhatsongoldcoast.au Ask your mates if they’re keenGet a link for the group chat · no app needed
🗓️Fri 13 Nov 2026 · +1 more dates
🎟️From $5
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Dates & times

Fri 13 Nov · 9am – 8pm
Sat 14 Nov · 9am – 8pm

About

Australia’s largest live school esports gathering, bringing together students, educators, families and the public for a celebration of competitive gaming.

The FUSE Esports Festival – Australia’s Ultimate School Gaming Celebration!

Get ready to play, compete and experience the excitement of esports on the Gold Coast!

Bringing together students, families, schools and the gaming community, the Festival is packed with live esports competitions, National School Esports Finals, gaming experiences, VR, interactive activities, giveaways and plenty of opportunities to get involved.

  • Watch Australia’s best school esports teams from across Australia battle for national titles
  • Jump into free-play gaming and interactive experiences
  • Experience VR and the latest gaming technology
  • Meet players, schools and members of the esports community
  • Enter our huge Festival raffles for your chance to win PlayStation 5 consoles, Xbox Series S consoles, Meta Quest VR headsets and more!

Whether you're a serious gamer, a parent wondering what all the excitement is about, or simply looking for an awesome family day out, The FUSE Esports Festival has something for everyone.

Gaming. Competition. Technology. Community. All coming together on the Gold Coast.

Come and experience the future of school esports!

Getting there

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Getting there

Southern Cross University, Bilinga

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Quick answers

When is The FUSE Esports Festival?

Fri 13 Nov 2026, +1 more dates. There are 2 dates to pick from, listed above.

Where is it?

Southern Cross University, Bilinga, QLD.

How much are tickets?

From $5, as listed when Keen last checked. The ticket page has the current price.

Where do I get tickets?

On whatsongoldcoast.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.

How do I find out which of my mates are keen?

Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.

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