Heading to Katherine for the 2026 Tamboran Resources Top End Cup?
Start planning your Footy, Family, Fun weekend now including where your team and family will stay!

The 2026 Tamboran Resources Top End Cup returns to Katherine this October, bringing young players, families and Rugby League communities together for a great weekend of footy in the heart of the Territory.
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Katherine Sports Ground
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Friday 9 – Saturday 10 October 2026
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Under 10s | Under 12s | RISE Under 14s
Whether you're travelling with a team, making the trip with family and friends, or planning to stay a little longer and experience the Katherine region, there are plenty of accommodation options available.

Pictured above Kununurra & Elcho Island Dolphins under 12 boys and girls' teams.
With teams and families potentially travelling from Darwin, Alice Springs, Nhulunbuy, Kununurra and across regional Northern Australia and interstate, we encourage everyone considering attending the Top End Cup to plan and book accommodation early.
Five places to consider for your Top End Cup stay
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Katherine Motel
Located in the heart of Katherine, with convenient access to shops, cafés and services and only a short drive from the Katherine Sports Ground.
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Pine Tree Motel
A central option featuring a swimming pool and relaxed surrounds, making it worth considering for families travelling for the weekend.
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Knotts Crossing Resort
Offering a range of accommodation, onsite dining, open spaces and parking, with options that may suit families and travelling groups.
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Riverview Tourist Village
Located near the Katherine River with cabins and powered sites, providing another option for families, teams and groups travelling by road.
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Discovery Parks – Katherine
Offering cabins and caravan accommodation together with facilities including a swimming pool and laundry — particularly useful for families making a longer road trip.

Make a weekend of it
The Top End Cup is about much more than what happens on the field.
Katherine is the gateway to some of the Territory's great regional experiences, and travelling teams and families can use the Cup as an opportunity to explore the region, spend time together and enjoy everything Katherine has to offer.
Come for the footy. Stay for the experience.
The Tamboran Resources Top End Cup is about participation, inclusion, connection and creating memorable experiences for young players and their families.
🏉 Footy. Family. Fun.
Start planning your Katherine road trip now and join us for the 2026 Tamboran Resources Top End Cup.
Accommodation availability, pricing and booking conditions are determined by individual accommodation providers. Travelling teams and families are encouraged to contact providers directly and book early.




















