The Hahn Australia Cup is back for another year as A-League premiers Newcastle Jets look to defend their crown.
This week, the 2026 Australia Cup Round of 32 kicks off with a pair of all-NPL fixtures.
APIA Leichhardt (NPL NSW) host NPL QLD leaders Peninsula Power on Tuesday, while debutants Rochedale Rovers (NPL QLD) entertain SD Raiders (NPL NSW).
On Wednesday night, Marlin Coast Rangers – in the midst of their 80th anniversary season – will make history when they welcome second-tier Victorian club Brunswick Juventus to Far North Queensland. Marlin Coast play in the FQPL Far North & Gulf competition, where they are unbeaten this season.
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FK Beograd (NPL SA) and North Sunshine Eagles (VPL1) are both making their debuts in the Australia Cup and face-off midweek.
Azzurri United (NPL Northern Territory), Kingborough Lions United (NPL Tasmania), Preston Lions (NPL VIC), Cumberland United (SA State League One) and Fremantle City (NPL WA) are also featuring in the Australia Cup Round of 32 for the first time.
2026 Australia Cup Round of 32 ties and schedule
Match Day 1 – Tuesday, 14 JulyHome Team Away TeamVenueKick-offAPIA Leichhardt FCvPeninsula Power FCLeichhardt Oval, Leichhardt NSW7.30pm AESTRochedale Rovers FCvSD Raiders FCUnderwood Park, Brisbane QLD7.30pm AEST Match Day 2 – Wednesday, 15 JulyMarlin Coast Rangers FCvBrunswick Juventus FCBarlow Park Stadium, Cairns QLD7.30pm AEST FK BeogradvNorth Sunshine Eagles FCFrank Mitchell Park, Woodville West SA7.30pm local / 8.00pm AEST Match Day 3 – Tuesday, 21 JulyBayswater City SC vSydney FCFrank Drago Reserve, Bayswater WA6.30pm local / 8.30pm AEST Preston Lions FC vNewcastle Jets FCGenis Steel Stadium, Melbourne VIC7.30pm AEST Lions FC vPerth Glory FCSpencer Park, Newmarket QLD7.30pm AEST Cumberland United FC vHeidelberg United FCLady Burra Stadium, Clarence Gardens SA7.30pm local / 8.00pm AEST Match Day 4 – Wednesday, 22 JulyAzzurri United FC vMacarthur FCDarwin Football Stadium, Marrara NT7.30pm local / 8.00pm AEST Sydney United 58 FC vCentral Coast Mariners FCSydney United Sports Centre, Edensor Park NSW7.30pm AEST Maitland FC vFremantle City FCMaitland Regional Sportsground, Maitland NSW7.30pm AEST Tigers FC vWestern Sydney Wanderers FCMcKellar Park, McKeller ACT7.30pm AEST Match Day 5 – Sunday, 26 July Kingborough Lions United FC vMelbourne Victory FCKitchen Centre Park, Kingston TAS5.00pm AEST Weston Bears FC vMelbourne City FCHunter City Motor Group Stadium, Weston NSW2.00pm AEST Match Day 6 – Thursday 30 JulySouth Melbourne FC vAdelaide United FC Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne VIC7.30pm AEST Sydney Olympic FCvBrisbane Roar FC Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney NSW7.30pm AEST
How to watch
Four Round-of-32 matches will be broadcast exclusive on Paramount+, while 12 fixtures will be shown live via Football Australia’s YouTube channel and simulcast on 10 streaming.
When is the final?
The date for the 2026 decider is still to be determined.
However, the Round of 16 is set to take place between August 8-12, followed by the quarter-finals from August 18-23.
The semi-finals are slated for September 8-20.