A-LEAGUE SOCCER AUSTRALIA 2026/2027

About the A-League

The 2026/27 season kicks off Friday, October 16, with fierce rivals Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers facing off at Allianz Stadium in the 45th edition of the Sydney Derby, the first time the fixture has ever opened a men's season.

The new campaign runs across 28 matchweeks, including two split rounds in December and February, with each club playing 26 matches in total, a full home-and-away schedule plus four additional third-match-up fixtures.

Marquee fixtures headline the early rounds ahead of another huge summer of football. The back half of the season will introduce the league's first-ever Grassroots Celebration across Matchweeks 19 and 20, followed by the A-Leagues' ANZAC Day commemoration in Matchweek 26.

How can I book tickets for the A-League?

You can check Ticket Merchant for availability if you're looking for A-league tickets in Australia. For more information on pricing, seating options and tour dates, visit our FAQ section or contact the team directly for support.

When does the 2026/27 A-League Men's season start?

The season kicks off Friday, October 16, with Sydney FC hosting Western Sydney Wanderers at Allianz Stadium in the 45th Sydney Derby, the first time this fixture has opened a men's season.

How many matchweeks are in the new season?

The season is played across 28 matchweeks, including two split rounds in December and February.

How many games will each club play?

Each club plays 26 matches in total, a full home-and-away schedule plus four additional third-match-up fixtures.