Plan your 2027 team calendar: EOFY, R U OK? Day and year end dates
The teams with the best events don’t plan more. They plan earlier. Here’s a month-by-month calendar to lock in your 2027 team moments now.
Most teams plan one big event a year, usually in a rush in November. The result is the same party, the same dates gone, and the same scramble.
Spread a few smaller moments across the year instead. It keeps people connected and takes the pressure off December.
The 2027 dates to know
| Date | Moment | Team idea |
|---|---|---|
| January to February | New year kick-off | A sports day or Amazing Race to start the year together |
| March | Sydney Corporate Soccer Cup | Enter a 5-a-side team in the one-day knockout |
| Year-round | Lunchtime leagues | Weekly netball, futsal, soccer, touch or basketball |
| Wednesday 30 June | End of financial year (EOFY) | Celebrate the finance team and the year’s wins |
| Thursday 9 September | R U OK? Day | A wellness morning or walk-and-talk session |
| October | Mental Health Month in NSW | Wellness workshops and active breaks |
| October to December | ABC Biathlon season | Thursday evening run and swim races in the Domain |
| November to December | End of year celebrations | Book in September or October for the best dates |
R U OK? Day falls on the second Thursday of September each year.
Summer: kick off the year
January and February are quiet for events, which makes them easy to book. A kick-off event welcomes new starters and resets the team after the break.
Good fits: a corporate sports carnival, an Amazing Race or a summer cricket day.
Autumn: build a weekly habit
A weekly game does more for team spirit than one big day. Corporate lunchtime leagues run 30-minute games in the middle of the day, so people are back at their desks on time.
See lunchtime sports leagues in Sydney or enter a team in the Sydney Corporate Soccer Cup each March.
Winter: EOFY and indoor fun
EOFY lands on Wednesday 30 June 2027. It’s a natural moment to thank the people who carried the year.
Winter weather favours indoor formats. Trivia, Games Night In and indoor sport all work well. Teams near Parramatta can use indoor courts at Camellia Indoor Sports Centre.
Spring: wellbeing first
R U OK? Day on Thursday 9 September and Mental Health Month in October give you a reason to put wellbeing on the calendar.
Our corporate wellness programs cover active sessions, workshops and wellness days. The ABC Biathlon series also starts in spring, with Thursday evening races in the Domain.
Year end: book early, celebrate well
Most teams enquire 4 to 8 weeks ahead for December. Book in September or October and you’ll get first pick of dates.
See corporate Christmas parties and corporate year end events for formats and pricing.
Pick three dates now: one in autumn, one in spring and one at year end. Put them in the calendar before anything else can take them.
Lock in your 2027 dates
Tell us which moments you want to mark. We’ll suggest formats and hold dates for you.
Plan with Anderson EventsFAQs
When is R U OK? Day in 2027?
R U OK? Day falls on the second Thursday of September each year. In 2027 that’s Thursday 9 September. Many workplaces run a wellness session, walk or team activity that day to encourage people to check in with each other.
How many team events should we plan each year?
Two to four is a good rhythm for most teams. A kick-off event, a mid-year moment such as EOFY or a wellness day, and an end of year celebration. A weekly lunchtime league adds a regular habit in between.
When should we book our 2027 end of year party?
Book in September or October for the best choice of December dates. Most teams enquire 4 to 8 weeks ahead, and Fridays fill first. Booking early also gives you time to arrange a licensed bar, which needs at least 20 days’ notice.
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Anderson Events has run corporate sport and team events in Sydney since 2003. We're part of Sydney Sports Management Group, which also runs Camellia Indoor Sports Centre near Parramatta.