The 2026 AFC Women's Football Asian Cup will be held in Australia from 1-21 March 2026. The championship is a chance to showcase the quality of womens football across Asia, whilst showing the world-class facilities and practices Australia can offer. All matches are scheduled for three cities-Sydney, Perth and the Gold Coast.

In 2024, the Paris Olympics and the Euro Football Championship in Germany provided reusable cups and containers to spectators.The Australian Open also offered reusable cups and containers this year. Reusable food ware can be collected after use, washed and used again for future events. Reusable systems can save organisers money, reduce greenhouse emissions and water use and eliminate plastic waste and litter. 

'Reuse is becoming standard practice for major sporting events and festivals around the world and it is a practice being welcomed by the public.'

said Toby Hutcheon, Campaign Manager of Boomerang Alliance

'If they have not already done so, Football Australia needs to step up and make sure that all stadiums hosting the AFC Women's Asian Cup are able to provide spectators with reusable cups and containers. Collection and washing facilities need to be in place at the two Sydney Stadiums, two Perth stadiums and the Gold Coast Stadium. There are only 365 days to go.'

Most Australian stadiums are looking at reuse options, but Governments have been silent on introducing regulations and supporting stadiums to make the switch. It's no accident that both the Olympics and Euros provided reusables. Both France and Germany have introduced laws to promote reuse. Something no Australian Government has done.

The Boomerang Alliance is urging all Australian Governments to introduce new laws to make reuse at stadiums and major events common practice. It just makes sense.

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