UPDATE: The 2026 Ford x Maroons Road Trip

UPDATE: Charters Towers and Townsville, we’ve got an important update for you.

While Charters Towers will no longer go ahead, there are changes in place for Townsville. Here’s what you need to know. 

Due to ongoing wet weather conditions in North Queensland, there have been changes to the Charters Towers and Townsville stops on the 2026 Ford x Maroons Road Trip. 

CHARTERS TOWERS

Unfortunately, the Charters Towers stop has been cancelled due to wet weather and in the interest of team safety. 

We thank the local community for their understanding and look forward to returning in the future. 

TOWNSVILLE 

Carmichael Ford
77 Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park, 11am – 1pm 

While weather has forced a change of plans for Townsville, we’re still bringing the Maroons spirit to town. 

The scheduled junior rugby league clinic will no longer go ahead, but fans are invited to join us at a new location for a special meet and greet experience.

Come down and meet your Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons representatives Romy Teitzel and Makenzie Weale, snap a photo with the State of Origin Shield, enjoy a BBQ thanks to Carmichael Ford and get your hands on giveaways on the day. 

We can’t wait to see the Townsville community there as the Road Trip rolls on. 

Continued:

The Maroons are hitting the road this month! Travelling from Cairns to Charters Towers and more, dropping into local clubs and schools, meeting fans, and celebrating the heart of rugby league across the North. 

With the State of Origin Shield travelling alongside us, we’ll also be joined by some Maroons favourites. Jeremiah Nanai, Petero Civoniceva, Makenzie Weale and Romy Teitzel, will be appearing at select stops throughout the week to meet fans, run clinics and share their love of the game. 

Come down and see us! 

CAIRNS — Sunday, 15 February

Jones Park, 3:30pm – 5pm

We kick off the Road Trip in Cairns with a junior rugby league clinic featuring Jeremiah Nanai. Families can enjoy footy activities, grab a photo with the Shield, purchase some Maroons merch and see the impressive Ford vehicles that are travelling with the squad throughout the week.

Sign up for the clinic: REGISTER HERE

MAREEBA - Monday, 16 February

Davies Park, 3:30pm – 5pm

We roll into Mareeba for another JRL clinic with the local junior club. Fans can take part in footy fun, grab a Shield photo and browse Maroons merchandise. Ford vehicles will also be on display as part of the Road Trip partnership, with Petero Civoniceva along for the ride!

Secure your spot in the clinic: REGISTER HERE

MOUNT GARNET, MOUNT SURPRISE & GEORGETOWN

Tuesday, 17 & Wednesday, 18 February

We’re visiting students for exclusive school sessions filled with games, learning, and a chat from Petero Civoniceva.

CHARTERS TOWERS — Friday, 20 February

CANCELLATION.

Due to wet weather and unsafe driving conditions for our team, the Charters Towers Ford x Maroons Road Trip stop has been cancelled.

Thank you so much for registering for the Maroons Clinic. We know this is disappointing and we sincerely appreciate your understanding. 

We hope to see you at a future Maroons event soon.  

TOWNSVILLE — Saturday, 21 February

Carmichael Ford, 77 Charters Towers Rd, Hermit Park 
11am – 1pm

Due to weather conditions, we have an update for our stop in Townsville as part of the Ford x Maroons Road Trip.  

Unfortunately, this means those registered for the clinic will no longer go ahead. However, we’d still love to see you at our new event location: Carmichael Ford. 

Fans can meet Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons players Romy Teitzel and Makenzie Weale, grab a photo with the Shield, browse Maroons merchandise, win giveaways and enjoy the barbeque.

Ford vehicles will also be on display, giving families a look at the convoy supporting the Road Trip throughout the week.

Whether you're a young player, a lifelong fan, or just love your footy… we can’t wait to see you along the way.