Peter McDonald Premiership Grand Final 2026
Forbes Magpies play Dubbo Macquarie in the 2026 Peter McDonald Premiership grand final at Spooner Oval on Sunday 6 September, with the day’s programme starting at 9.30am. Both came through preliminary finals, and one of them needed extra time.
🏆 Peter McDonald Premiership 2026 — Forbes Are Champions
Last updated: 7 September 2026 · Results verified against the Daily Liberal, the Newcastle Herald, The Northern Daily Leader, official competition pages and Cruze FM
| First Grade | Forbes Magpies 36 defeated Dubbo Macquarie Raiders 16 |
| League Tag | Orange CYMS |
| Under 18s (Tom Nelson) | Bathurst Panthers |
| Played | Sunday 6 September 2026 · Spooner Oval, Forbes |
Forbes’ first senior grand final day at home in decades. The first-grade decider was ended early after a serious injury. Dubbo Macquarie had not reached a grand final since 2012.
Two very different preliminary finals
Forbes handled Mudgee 38–28 in a high-scoring preliminary final. Dubbo Macquarie had the harder night of it, edging cross-town rivals Dubbo CYMS 20–18 after extra time — a two-point margin in a derby that would not end in regulation.
Forbes take four grades into the day
The Magpies have sides in four grand finals on the same programme, which is why the day starts as early as 9.30am. That is a rare position for any country club and turns the whole afternoon into a Forbes occasion — first grade closes it.
Full draw, ladder and results across the competition are on our Peter McDonald Premiership results and draw guide.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Peter McDonald Premiership grand final?
Sunday 6 September 2026 at Spooner Oval. The full grand final programme starts at 9.30am, with first grade last.
Who is playing in the grand final?
Forbes Magpies against Dubbo Macquarie. Forbes beat Mudgee 38–28 and Dubbo Macquarie beat Dubbo CYMS 20–18 after extra time.
What is the Peter McDonald Premiership?
It is the first-grade competition covering the Group 10 and Group 11 clubs of central and western NSW, run under the Peter McDonald Premiership banner.
