The wait is finally over – fixtures for the 2025/26 A-Leagues season are here.
It’s shaping up as a massive campaign for both our Men’s and Women’s squads, fresh off an unforgettable 2024/25 where our City women went through the season undefeated to claim the Premiership, and the Men lifted the Championship trophy after a famous Grand Final win.
Now, the challenge steps up again. Alongside their A-Leagues campaigns,both squads will also be competing on the continental stage,becoming the first Australian club to have both Men’s and Women’s teams involved in AFC competition in the same season.it promises to be a huge test, but also an exciting chance for City fans to get behind their teams at home and on the road.
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What to look out for: Ninja A-League
Michael Matricciani’s side begins its title defense away to Sydney FC at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday 1 November,before returning home the following weekend for a highly anticipated Semi-Final rematch against Central Coast Mariners at the ctrl:cyber Pitch.
the Christmas school holidays will bring two family-friendly doubleheaders at AAMI Park, first against perth Glory in late December, then Newcastle Jets in mid-January.
The ctrl:cyber Pitch will again serve as our ALW home base for the season, including a blockbuster Melbourne Derby against Victory on sunday 15 February.
What to look out for: Isuzu UTE A-League
Our Isuzu UTE A-League men’s season begins with a first-ever Round 1 meeting against Western Sydney Wanderers at CommBank Stadium on Saturday 18 October,before returning to AAMI Park the following week for our home opener against Perth Glory.
The first Derby of the season comes in Round 4 when we face Victory away – our first clash as that unforgettable Grand Final triumph. But the biggest home fixture of the season arrives on Saturday 20 December, when we host the Christmas Derby at AAMI Park.
Melbourne City FC Announces Fixture Schedule with Festive Period Focus & AFC Champions League Considerations
Melbourne City FC has unveiled its fixture schedule, highlighting a family-friendly run of home games over the festive period and a strong finish to the season at AAMI Park. The schedule includes four home matches during the school holidays, including a doubleheader, and seven of the final ten matches will be played in Melbourne.
The club emphasizes the opportunity for fans to support the team as thay push for a finals berth. While three fixture dates and times are yet to be confirmed due to Melbourne City’s participation in the AFC Champions League Elite campaign, a number of exciting clashes have already been scheduled.
https://melbournecityfc.com.au/news/a-league-fixtures-announced
The club is also promoting its 2025/26 membership. Details can be found on their website.
https://melbournecityfc.com.au/membership