The 2026 Foley Shield Carnival will celebrate one of Queensland rugby league’s most historic representative competitions, bringing together the state’s strongest Northern region teams for a weekend of high-quality football and regional pride. 

The carnival will take place from 2 – 4 May at Stan Williams Park in Cairns, with men’s and women’s teams from across Northern Queensland, including remote regions, competing for Foley Shield honours.

- QRL Media