Pre World Cup Female International Tournament

We are pleased to welcome the families and friends of the Australian Stingers, along with our invited guests, to the Pre–World Cup International Tournament. This four-day showcase brings world-class women’s water polo to Sydney as Australia hosts USA, Spain, Netherlands, and Hungary in a high-intensity lead-in to the 2026 World Cup Finals.

Tournament ScheduleThursday 16 July • 5.45pm – Australia v Hungary

Friday 17 July • 5.45pm – Spain v Australia • 7.30pm – USA v Netherlands

Saturday 18 July • 5.45pm – Hungary v Netherlands • 7.30pm – USA v Spain

Sunday 19 July • 4.00pm – USA v Hungary • 5.45pm – Australia v Netherlands • 7.30pm – Italy/China v Spain (TBC)

We look forward to sharing an exciting weekend of international competition as the Stingers continue their preparation for the World Cup Finals on home soil.