This July, the Water Polo World Cup Finals come to Sydney — and the Stingers will be there in a way we have never been before.
Sydney Stingers is Sydney's only LGBTQIA+ inclusive water polo club, with 25 years of community-building and water polo behind us. Working alongside Water Polo Australia (WPA), we will be part of the Community Fan Zone outside Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre across the Finals period, bringing inclusive water polo into an international spotlight and showing what Stingers stands for.
Our community partnership with WPA is currently being finalised. We will share more as the formal agreement is confirmed.
When: 20–26 July 2026
Where: Community Fan Zone, Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC)
For: Everyone
Cost: Free to visit. World Cup match tickets available separately through Water Polo Australia
Come and find us
At our space you can learn about joining Stingers, explore inclusive water polo pathways, and find out about LGBTQIA+ competitions including the Gay Games and IGLA (International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics). Come as a spectator, a curious newcomer, or someone who just wants to find their people.
Volunteer with Stingers
We need members to help staff our fan zone space across Finals week. Shifts are flexible, whether you can give a few hours or a full day. It is a genuine opportunity to represent Stingers at an international event and be part of a historic moment for our club.
Volunteer with Water Polo Australia
As part of our partnership with WPA, Stingers members may also have the opportunity to volunteer directly with Water Polo Australia at WC26. Register your interest below and we will share more details on both opportunities as the event approaches.