Rainbow Games - Volleyball

Volleyball at
Rainbow Games 2026

Sunday 1 November 2026

Volleyball 6s at Rainbow Games 2026

Fast rallies, strong team play and plenty of action on court. Volleyball 6s at Rainbow Games 2026 welcomes players of all identities and experience levels.

Register yourself and be teamed up, or bring your team and compete together across the tournament.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Choose how you’re joining.

  • INDIVIDUAL: Register yourself and be teamed up with other players.
  • TEAM: Register your team.
  • Your team manager completes the team registration form, then receives a player registration link to send to the rest of the team.
  • The team manager pays the fee for all players.
  • Each player uses the link to register and provide their details.

DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

ABOUT VOLLEYBALL 6s

VENUE

Hiwa Recreation Centre at the University of Auckland – a premium new state-of-the-art facility, located in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland

DATES

Friday 16 October 2026

  • All registrations close. Late entries will not be accepted

Thursday 29 October

  • Registration + Opening Ceremony (evening)​​​​​​​

Sunday 01 November

  • All teams competitions
  • Closing Event (evening)​​​​​​​

REGISTRATION COSTS

Registration Fee (Reg + Sport Fee per person)​​​​​​​

  • Standard: $29
  • Volleyball Sport fee: $20 per player

Your registration includes access to a full Rainbow Games experience:

  • Ticket to the Opening Ceremony (Thursday 29 October)
  • Ticket to the Closing Ceremony (Sunday 1 November)
  • Access to the arts, culture, and social programme throughout the Games
  • Opportunity to compete for medals and represent your community with pride
  • Player accreditation pass 
  • Your fee includes a contribution to the Rangatahi Legacy Initiative, supporting future generations of LGBTQI+ youth in sport
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In addition to the registration fee, players must pay a sports fee to participate in a sport of their choice.​​​​​​​


Instalment Payments now available!  

Pay in three instalments: 

Start from $30 today. Pay the remaining balance across two further payments. Be fully paid by 14 October.  Further information on the registration form.

Click here for policy details

CATEGORIES

The following categories are available: 

  • Open 
  • Women and Gender Diverse 

Open (Inclusive of all gender identities and expressions. Anyone can enter this division)

Women and gender diverse (Female-identifying). This category is intended for women, non-binary, trans and gender diverse participants who feel this is the right category for them.

Schedules and Rules