The 2025 Koori Knockout is coming to Tamworth, with the city set to host one of the largest gatherings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the country.
Scheduled to take place over the October long weekend, this prestigious event will unite players, supporters, and spectators in a celebration of sport, culture, and community.
The Koori Knockout has grown to be one of the largest Indigenous sporting events in the world. In 2024, the tournament featured an extraordinary 138 teams, including current and former NRL and NRLW stars, showcasing the immense talent and passion within First Nations communities. The event attracted a live audience of 30,000 attendees and reached an impressive 500,000 viewers through television broadcasts, underlining its importance to the wider Australian public.
