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. 

Any team sport can take part  by simply swapping your club socks for a pair of Pankind purple socks on one weekend of your season.

Why Get Involved?
By pulling on a pair of purple socks, you'll be helping to:

• Fund life-saving research and support programs for people affected by pancreatic cancer

• Raise awareness of Australia's toughest common cancer and the positive role that sport and social connection can play in our health

• Honour those impacted by one of Australia’s toughest cancers

Play in Purple 2025 Dates

🟣 Weekend 1: 25-26 July 2026
🟣 Weekend 2: 1-2 August 2025

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 – Wear them 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!