Australia Day 2025

Australia Day is commemorated on January 26th.  In Australia, it's celebrated with barbecues, beach cricket, and other activies.

Here in the U.S., clubs from across the USAFL celebrate the cultural link between the game of footy and the land from which it came from. In addition to footballers coming together to celebrate the day, it's a chance for other displaced Australians to get together as well, if only to get a piece of home so far away.  From meat pies and sausage rolls, cricket and pick-up games of football to lamingtons and snot blocks, there is something for young and old.

Below is a listing of events as hosted by USAFL club in alphabetical order by city.  We will update this list as soon as any changes or additions are received.  Some parties have age restrictions and require tickets, please check each individual party page for full information.

Austin, Texas - Austin Crows
Sat Jan 25 - 11am CST
Burr Field - 6013 Loyola Ln, Austin, TX 78724
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"Come celebrate Australia Day hosted by the Austin Blacks & Austin Crows! Wear your colors, bring your flags and show your pride!   This is a family-friendly event with food & merchandise available for purchase. Rugby games kick off at 12pm. The Austin Blacks take on the Dallas Harlequins D1 & D3 and HARC D2."

Baltimore, Maryland - Baltimore Dockers
Sat Jan 25 - 12pm EST
M8 Beer - 1399 S Sharp St, Baltimore, MD 21230
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Swing by the tap room for beer and Aussie food specials as well as more Australian accents in one room than you can shake a didgeridoo at!  Co-hosted with the Baltimore Dockers

Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Baton Rouge Tigers
Sun Jan 26 - 11:30am CST
Pelican to Mars - 2678 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Join the Tigers for Australia Day as we celebrate all things down under!  Join us for a casual kick around and then we’ll head in over to our favorite watering hole!

Boston, Massachusetts - Boston Demons
Sat Jan 25 - 1pm EST
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar - 412 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
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The Boston Demons Australian Rules Football Club invites you to join us for an epic Australia Day celebration! Whether you’re an Aussie missing home or a local keen to experience Aussie culture, we’ve got something for everyone!  All ages are welcome.

Chicago, Illinois - Chicago Swans
Sat Jan 25 - 7pm CST
Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern - 3647 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
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Join us for an unforgettable Australia Day Party hosted by the Chicago Swans!

Cincinnati, Ohio - Cincinnati Dockers
Sun Jan 26 - 1pm EST
Streetside Brewery - 4003 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH  45226
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Join us for our Australia Day celebration on Jan 26th! Hope to see you there

Houston, Texas - Houston Lonestars
Sun Jan 26 - 11:30am CST
Spring Creek Park - 15012 Brown Rd, Tomball, TX 77377
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The Lonestars are excited to partner for the 15th year with the Australian American Chamber of Commerce Texas to celebrate Australia Day in Houston on Sunday, January 26, 11am-3.30pm at the NEW LOCATION of Spring Creek Park, Tomball.  Cricket, Netball, AFL, Rugby, Aussie Music and plenty of fun all day for the whole family!

Jacksonville, Florida - Jacksonville Saints
Sun Jan 26 - 9am EST
Alexandria Oaks Park - 1620 Marco Pl, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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On Australia Day, January 26, come out and watch your Jacksonville Saints play an Intraclub game as we prepare for our first game of the year against the @wilmingtonbombers 
We will have a post game bbq with burgers and other Aussie snacks.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Hawks
Sat Jan 25 - 2pm EST
Cavanaugh's Headhouse -  421 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Celebrate #AustraliaDay with the Philly Hawks on Saturday the 25th of January! Try a meat pie, enjoy a sausage roll and win some prizes-with all funds going to support the club!

Phoenix, Arizona - Arizona Hawks
Sat Jan 25 - 10am MST
Kiwanis Park - Mill Ave. and, S All America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283
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AUSTRALIA & WAITANGI DAY BBQ | Arizona Hawks Footy game 10am-12pm | BBQ 12p-5pm 

Portland, Oregon - Portland Australian Football Club
Sun Jan 26 - 12pm PST
Dingo's Sports Pub - 8826 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97216
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Come join your mates for Australia Day with Portland AFC at Dingo’s Sports Pub!  Join us for raffles, drinks, Australian eats (sausage rolls, pies, vegemite, etc), prizes and more! 

Sacramento, California - Sacramento Suns
Sat Jan 25 - 3pm PST
McKinley Park - 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816
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On January 25th at 3pm, at Butter Cole Field in McKinley Park, join us as we gather on Australia’s National Day to reconnect with teammates and invite friends to check out our club as we celebrate the sports, food and drink of Down Under. We will be playing some footy, some cricket and enjoying some delicious meat pies from @aussiepiesandsausages! After, we will be headed to one of our favorite spots @henrysloungesacramento to continue the fun.

San Diego, California - San Diego Lions
Sat Jan 25 - 11am PST
NTC Park Liberty Station - 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
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We’re kicking off Australia Day in style, and we want YOU to be part of the action! Whether you’re a seasoned Aussie Rules player or new to the game, come along and meet the team, enjoy some friendly competition, and celebrate Australian Culture in San Diego. Bring your friends, your family, and your best footy spirit! All skill levels are welcome

St. Louis, Missouri - St. Louis AFC
Sun Jan 26 - 1pm CST
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company - 4465 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
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An afternoon of drinks, fun and a classic meat tray raffle! St. Louis AFC is teaming up with the Aussies in Missouri group to put on an Australia Day celebration! Join us at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (GROVE location)

Wilmington, North Carolina - Wilmington Bombers
Sun, Jan 26 - 12pm EST
Maides Park -  1101 Manly Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405
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Australia Day Footy?! That's right your Wilmington Bombers are going to host an intra club scrimmage to really get the season started on Sunday January 26, First bounce at noon right here in Wilmington! This is the perfect opportunity to come and check out what Aussie Rules is and learn a little about the great game of Australian Football. 2025 is our first season as a full member club in the United States Australian Football League and we plan on having many more of these local scrimmages to help spread the word and increase engagement in Wilmington Footy!