Blockbuster Sydney Derby Launches A Huge Opening Weekend. Friday, 16 October Live From 7.00pm On 10 And Paramount+.
Australian football is back in a big way, with the 2026/27 A-League season kicking off across a huge opening weekend on 10 and Paramount+.
The A-League Men gets underway on Friday, 16 October with one of Australian football’s fiercest rivalries, as Sydney FC takes on Western Sydney Wanderers in a blockbuster Sydney Derby at Allianz Stadium.
The opening clash will be broadcast live from 7.00pm AEDT on 10 and will stream on Paramount+, launching a massive weekend of A-Leagues action.
Saturday brings a triple-header exclusive to Paramount+, beginning across the Tasman as Auckland FC hosts Melbourne City at Go Media Stadium, before Macarthur FC meets Perth Glory and the Central Coast Mariners take on local rivals Newcastle Jets.
The opening men’s round continues Sunday when Wellington Phoenix welcomes Melbourne Victory to Wellington. The Ninja A-League Women also return on Saturday, 17 October, with Newcastle Jets taking on Perth Glory, Western Sydney Wanderers facing Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar hosting Central Coast Mariners.
Sunday brings more women’s football action, with Wellington Phoenix meeting Melbourne City before Sydney FC and Adelaide United round out the opening weekend.
With rivalries reignited, fresh ambitions and a new season of drama ahead, fans can catch all the action across 10 and Paramount+.
And for all the latest football news, analysis and talking points, Sports Tonight: The Weekly Kick-Off airs every Thursday at 10.30pm on 10.
OPENING ROUND – A-LEAGUE MEN
Friday, 16 October
Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers – 7.00pm AEDT on 10 and Paramount+
Saturday, 17 October
Auckland FC v Melbourne City – 2.55pm AEDT live and exclusive on Paramount+
Macarthur FC v Perth Glory – 4.55pm AEDT live and exclusive on Paramount+
Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets – 7.00pm AEDT live and exclusive on Paramount+
Sunday, 18 October
Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory – 12.55pm AEDT live and exclusive on Paramount+
OPENING ROUND – NINJA A-LEAGUE WOMEN
Saturday, 17 October
Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory – 2.55pm AEDT live on Paramount+
Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory – 2.55pm AEDT live on Paramount+
Brisbane Roar v Central Coast Mariners – 4.55pm AEDT live on Paramount+
Sunday, 18 October
Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City – 10.15am AEDT live on Paramount+
Sydney FC v Adelaide United – 4.25pm AEDT live on Paramount+
The A-Leagues Are Back For 2026/27.
Friday, 16 October From 7.00pm AEDT.
Live On 10 And Paramount+.
