FEBRUARY is definitely shaping up to be one of the biggest months of football for Mackay.

And beyond NRL and AFL games to netball clinics and Mackay's annual Sports Expo, there is something for every sports fan this month.

Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming games and events:

All Stars v Cutters

The Mackay Cutters have their first hit-out of the season against the Men of League All Stars who are defending their title.

When: Saturday, February 4

Time: Gates open from 3.30pm, U18s play at 4pm, U20s at 5.30 and the Cutters v All Stars at 7.30pm

Where: BB Print Stadium, Casey Ave

Cost: Entry is $5 with proceeds going towards the Men of League Foundation

T20 Cricket finals

The top three teams in the Daily Mercury T20 Shootout competition will battle it out this weekend for a chance at the trophy.

Souths is already through to Saturday's grand final after finishing the preliminary rounds on top, leaving Walkerston and Norths to battle it out for the right to chase down the Southern men.

When: Norths v Walkerston, Friday, February 2 from 6.30pm.

Souths v the winner - Saturday, Friday 4 from 6pm

Where: Harrup Park

Cowboys v Roosters

The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys will play Sydney Roosters in a pre-season trial match.

In a curtain raiser to the main game, the QCCS Mackay Cutters will take on the Cowboys' under-20s side that is to compete in the 2017 National Youth Competition.

When: Saturday, February 11

Time: 4.45pm - QCCS Mackay Cutters v NYC Cowboys; 7pm - Cowboys v Roosters. Buses will be departing from the MECC at 3.45pm and will return after the game, this is included in your ticket price.

Where: BB Print Stadium, Casey Ave

Tickets: Available at the MECC, www.themecc.com.au

Cost: Grandstand - sold out; Hill, general admission - $25 Adults, $15 Pensioner, $15 Child 5 - 15; Northern Outer (standing only), $20 Admission, Southern Outer (standing only), $20 Admission

Queensland Firebirds clinic

Learn from Queensland Firebird Romelda Aiken as she hosts a netball clinic in Mackay.

When: Saturday, February 11

Time: 5.30-6.30pm

Where: Victoria Park State School hall

Cost: $10 for children aged 7-11.

To secure your spot book through www.trybooking.com and for enquiries email mackaynetball@gmail.com.

Sports Expo and Sign-on Day 2017

The annul Sports Expo and Sign-on Day aims to increase participation in sporting, active recreation or active leisure pursuits.

Sporting organisations, teams and active leisure groups are in the one place to provide a 'one stop information shop' for everyone in the Mackay region to get involved in the vast array of active opportunities on offer in the region.

When: Sunday, February 12 from

Time: 9am-1pm

Where: Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre, Alfred St.

Fox League On Tour

Rub shoulders with some of the NRL greats as former Broncos captain Justin Hodges joins Fox Sports for their tour this season. As well as taking on the role of assistant coach for the Brisbane under-20s, Hodges will link up with Gorden Tallis, Yvonne Sampson and former teammate Corey Parker to boost Fox Sports' line-up as they launch their new 24/7 rugby league channel.

When: February 22

Where: Magpies Sporting Club

Time: 6.45pm

Suns v Essendon

THE 2017 JLT Community Series hits Mackay with a pre-season clash between the Gold Coast Suns and Essendon Bombers.

When: Sunday February 26

Where: Harrup Park

Time: 3.40pm

Tickets: Phone 132849 or visit www.ticketek.com.au.

Cost: General admission: Adults - $20, concession - $15, Junior - $5.

Reserve seating and family tickets are also available, see more at www.afl.com.au/tickets /jlt-community-series.