The Australian Finska Championships is back for 2026!

An annual festival celebrating the beautiful game of Finska returns to the Petersham Bowling Club in Sydney’s inner-west.

THE COMPETITION

This is your chance to be crowned the Australian Finska Champion of 2026.
Whether you consider yourself one of the best (or worst) players in the country, or simply the best (or worst) player in your family or group of friends, you’re welcome to sign up and join the battle for the AFC trophy. The competition is open to first-time players and pros alike, from all age groups! The only stipulation is that you have 2 people in a team.

128 teams of two will face off in a tournament that will consist of two competitive stages: the pool stage and the knockout stage. During the pool stage, teams will face off against every other team in your allocated pool. At the end of the pool stage, the more successful teams will proceed to the knockout stage and playoff for the Australian Championship trophy. The other teams will also get to play on and compete for ‘The Plate’ in the equally honourable B-Tournament. The day is structured so that all teams irrespective of skill level get to enjoy a full day of competitive Finska fun. Even if you have never played before, Finska is easy to learn and those new to wood-chucking are welcome to compete.

The two Finska players who become 2026 national champs could be anyone, from any corner of the country (or planet for that matter). The only certainty being they will have had to conquer their nerves and steady their hands across a long day that is as much mental as it is physical. Who knows how the skittles will fall come this fateful Saturday in October.

There is a strict capacity of 128 teams so it’s first-in best-dressed for registration!

The AFC is all about coming together and basking in the absurdity of the game. Celebrating the highs and lamenting the lows.

Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated at the competition. Petersham Bowling Club and AFSO reserves the right to disqualify and remove any player, team or spectator not adhering to this tenet.

TROPHIES AND PRIZES

If you are an elite enough tosser to be crowned 2026's Australian Finska Champions, you will pick up the prestigious Australian Finska Championship trophy, a very tidy winner's cheque for $1000 and some Planet Finska merchandise. The Runner up and Plate Finalists will not go home empty handed either.

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER: $1000 cash, Planet Finska Merch Pack (valued at over $500)
CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNER UP: Planet Finska Merch Pack (valued at over $500)
CHAMPIONSHIP 3RD PLACE: Planet Finska Merch Pack (valued at over $250)
CHAMPIONSHIP 4TH PLACE: Planet Finska Merch Pack (valued at over $250)

PLATE WINNER: Planet Finska Merch Pack (valued at over $350)
PLATE RUNNER UP: Planet Finska Merch Pack (valued at over $150)

REFRESHMENTS, REFUELLING AND LUCKY PRIZE DRAWS

To add to the day's festivities, the Petersham Bowlo will be serving up awesome meals from the onsite restaurant alongside ice-cold Grifter beer. The afternoon will feature plenty of action, including some fun games to be crowned Kippis King Of The Court. There will also be a special best dressed prize presented by Itadaki. To top it all off, our primary sponsor, Planet Finska, will be present with Finska and some of their other great outdoor games available to play just for the fun of it.

SPONSORS

DETAILS

WHAT:
The Australian Finska Championship 2026

WHERE:
Petersham Bowling Club, 77 Brighton Street, Petersham NSW 2049

WHEN:
24th October 2026, 9:00am – 6:00pm

PARKING:
Street parking in surrounding streets is available

GETTING THERE:
The venue is easily accessible via public transport, an easy 5 minute walk from Petersham train station.

COST (for team of 2 players):
$40 for AFSO members (Join here for free: Join AFSO), or $50 for non-members.

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