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Sunshine Coast Rugby League Finals Preview: Top Teams Gear Up for August Deciders
Local clubs prepare for high-stakes matches at key venues across the region starting late July.
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The Sunshine Coast Rugby League finals series opens July 25 with four clubs contesting the first elimination matches at two regional grounds.
Attention turns to the local competition now that the Wallabies campaign in France has ended and international schedules clear space for domestic play through August.
Venue and Club Focus
Opening games run at Stockland Park in Maroochydore and the fields at Kawana Sports Complex, where the Caloundra Sharks and Kawana Dolphins will host quarter-final ties. Both sites sit within a 20-minute drive of the Bruce Highway exit at Mooloolaba, giving supporters from Buderim and Sippy Downs easy access on match days.
Season records show the Sharks finished the regular campaign with 14 wins from 18 rounds, while the Dolphins posted the competition's best defensive mark, conceding just 248 points across the same schedule. Ticket prices start at $22 for adults and $12 for juniors, with family passes available for $55 at the gates.
Path to Grand Final
The winners advance to semi-finals scheduled for August 8 at the same venues before the grand final returns to Sunshine Coast Stadium on August 22. Supporters can secure reserved seating through the league website from July 15 or purchase general admission on the day at either Stockland Park or Kawana.