QLD STATE Competition 2026
QLD State Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 2026 event information
The Queensland Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 2026 is back on Saturday 11 July 2026 at Brisbane State High School.
The competition has three divisions:
- Solos (2.5 hour time limit, 1 person, 500 pc puzzle)
- Pairs (1.5 hour time limit, 2 people, 500 pc puzzle
- Teams (2 hour time limit, 4 people, 1000 pc puzzle)
Tickets
About this event
Checking in
When you arrive at the event, you’ll get a competition card and lanyard with a QR code to look up your table number and results. No need to show your ticket at the door!
Aim to be seated at least 15 minutes before the competition start time. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible. If the event is sold out, we may be able to resell your ticket on the waitlist.
You will have an allocated table at this event. If you have accessibility needs, let us know before the event so we can assign a table that meets your needs. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Timetable
- 9am: Doors open
- 10am – 12.30pm: Solo competition
- 1pm – 2.30pm: Pairs competition
- 3pm – 5pm: Teams competition
- 5pm – 5.30pm: Awards ceremony (all events)
Getting to the venue
Address: Brisbane State High School, Cnr Cordelia & Glenelg Streets, South Brisbane, Queensland, 4101
Enter via the Vulture Street Gate (V3) and head to the Indoor Sports Complex (F on the map below).
Public Transport
The nearest stations for both bus and rail are at South Bank.
Parking
There is limited parking around the venue — 2 hour restrictions apply.
Limited free parking is available on the day at the Edmondstone Street Car Park on a first come, first serve basis (E1 on the map below). Volunteers will be manning the boom gates.
Paid parking is available through:
- Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) External link
- Secure Parking External link
- Southpoint External link
- South Bank Parklands
What’s available on the day
Puzzle swap: Bring your puzzles for the puzzle swap.
Refreshments:No catering is available onsite, so BYO food/drinks or walk to nearby cafes.
Prizes: The top three winners in each category will take home a puzzle. The winner of the solo category wins a ticket to the solo final at the Australian National Jigsaw Puzzle Championships. Raffle prizes and spot prizes are also available on the day.
What to bring
You’re welcome to bring any gear such as puzzle sorters, cardboard sheets, energy snacks, headphones – just make sure it doesn’t intrude on other puzzlers. Bring your AJPA membership card for a discount on merchandise, money for refreshments and your unwanted puzzles for the puzzle swap.
Noise
There will be noise during the event so consider bringing noise cancelling headphones or listening to music if you are easily distracted or have sensory issues.
Other info
FAQ
Yes you can! Spectators are very welcome to come along for free and do not need a ticket.
We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment and reducing barriers to access and participate in our competitions. Our social script explains what to expect at an AJPA competition.
There will be some background noise during the competitions and some cheering when competitors complete their puzzles. If this is an issue, we recommend bringing noise cancelling headphones.
Check-in opens one hour before each event. You should be checked in and seated at least 15 minutes before the start of each division.
Don’t worry, just pick up a new one at nationals. We have plenty for all competitors but encourage you to reuse them to reduce waste at our competitions.
We need your final registration details at least four working days before the event. This gives us time to print the correct time slips and have the right names in our system to help you find your table on the day. You will login to your Humanitix account to update your details.
