Gold Sticks Celebration

Hockey Queensland will welcome our Gold Medal winning hockey Olympians to the Gold Sticks Celebration on Sunday 15 November 2026, recognising their contribution to the sport and giving fans an opportunity to connect with some of our most accomplished players.

The celebration will take place alongside the ONE Active Hockey One League match up between the Brisbane Blaze and the Canberra Chill for Pride Round.

11 of the 16 Queensland athletes who have won Gold at the Olympics will be in attendance and will be presented with a special gift.

The official welcome is planned in the Inferno area, with a group photo and stick signing.

Fan photographs and signings will occur at halftime of the Men’s match, with an announcement made at the venue.

Hockey Queensland CEO Mitchell Murphy said the occasion was an opportunity to celebrate the people who have represented hockey at the highest level.

“This will be a memorable event and it's fitting we pay tribute to our home-grown hockey gold medallists as the countdown to the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane continues to gain momentum," Mitchell said.

"Australian hockey teams have been on the Olympics' podium 13 times, including four gold medals, which clearly makes our sport the country's most successful team sport in Olympics history."

Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tim Mander, will be in attendance.