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.
A-League Men Opening Round
Date
Time (AEST)
Event
Round
Location
Watch
Friday, October 16, 2026
1900-2230, kick off 2010
Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers
MW 1
Allianz Stadium
Watch + Stream live on 10. BRI – 2000 AEST on-air (10 min pre-show). PER – Drama
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1455-1715, kick off 1500
Auckland FC vs Melbourne City
MW 1
GO Media Stadium
Watch live om Paramount+
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1655-1915, kick off 1700
Macarthur FC vs Perth Glory
MW 1
Campbelltown Stadium
Watch live om Paramount+
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1900-2215, kick off 1940
Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets
MW 1
polytec Stadium
Watch live om Paramount+
Sunday, October 18, 2026
1255-1515, kick off 1300
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory
MW 1
Hnry Stadium
Watch live om Paramount+
Sunday, October 18, 2026
1430-1730, kick off 1500
Adelaide United vs Brisbane Roar
MW 1
Coopers Stadium
Watch live om Paramount+
Ninja A-League Opening Round
Date
Time
Event
Round
Location
Watch
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1455-1705, kick off 1500
Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory
MW 1
Hunter City Motor Group Stadium, Weston
Watch live on 10 Streaming and Paramount+
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1455-1705, kick off 1500
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory
MW 1
Wanderers Football Park
Watch live on 10 Streaming and Paramount+
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1655-1905, kick off 1700
Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners
MW 1
Spencer Park
Watch live on 10 Streaming and Paramount+
Sunday, October 18, 2026
kick off 1015
Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City
MW 1
Hnry Stadium
Watch live on 10 Streaming and Paramount+
Sunday, October 18, 2026
1625-1835, kick off 1630
Sydney FC vs Adelaide United
MW 1
Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre
Watch live on 10 Streaming and Paramount+
The A-Leagues Are Back For 2026/27.
Friday, 16 October From 7.00pm AEDT.
Live On 10 And Paramount+.