Play in Purple

Play in Purple 2026

Turn your field purple. Change the future of pancreatic cancer.

Play in Purple is a national pancreatic cancer awareness initiative proudly supported by community sporting clubs across Australia. Now in its 11th year, we've seen more than 270 clubs unite on the field for a common cause.

Together, we have already raised over $900,000 and this year we're aiming high and rallying sports clubs across Australia to help us reach the $1 million milestone.

Why Get Involved?
By simply swapping your club socks for a pair of Pankind purple socks, you’ll be helping to:

• Fund life-changing research and support programs for people affected by pancreatic cancer.
• Honour those diagnosed and raise awareness of one of Australia's toughest common cancer.
• Shine a light on the positive role sport, social connection and movement can play in our health.

Whether it’s football, netball, hockey, cricket or any team sport, every game played in purple makes a difference.

Play in Purple 2026 Dates

🟣 Weekend 1: 25-26 July 2026
🟣 Weekend 2: 1-2 August 2026

Can't play on those dates? No problem—choose any weekend that fits your club's calendar.

How it works

1. Register your club – we’ll send you everything you need.

2. Order your purple socks – worn proudly on game day

3. Spread the word – share photos, stories, and help raise awareness.

Let's make 2026 our biggest year yet!
With your help we can continue raising awareness, driving life-saving research forward, and providing support, advocacy and real hope to people living with pancreatic cancer. Help us make it a fair fight!