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In providing a clear schedule for football in Australia, the DMC sets distinct windows for matches for the Isuzu UTE A-League Men, Ninja A-League Women, Hahn Australia Cup, the Australian Championship and National Premier Leagues \u2013 allowing administrators and teams to plan their activities accordingly.<\/p>\n
The development of the DMC has been underpinned by ongoing and extensive consultation with key stakeholders including the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Member Federations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 2025\/26 Domestic Match Calendar is a product of genuine collaboration across the football ecosystem \u2014 from the AFC and APL to our Member Federations and NPL clubs \u2014 and reflects our shared commitment to unity, alignment and excellence,\u201d Football Australia\u2019s Interim CEO Hearther Garriock said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis schedule gives the CommBank Matildas a clear lead-in to the AFC Women\u2019s Asian Cup Australia 2026 on home soil and ensures the Subway Socceroos are prepared for the FIFA World Cup 26 \u2014 while keeping our domestic competitions vibrant, uninterrupted and connected to the global game.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe introduction of the Australian Championship will deliver more football, better football, and create new national opportunities for clubs and players \u2014 enhancing the football experience for all.\u201d<\/p>\n
READ MORE Football Australia has once again ensured that all FIFA International Windows for men\u2019s football will be observed throughout 2025\/26, while for women\u2019s football, the October, February and April windows will be observed, with the Ninja A-League playing up to six matches through the November window and will resume games from the finals stage of the AFC Women\u2019s Asian Cup Australia 2026.<\/p>\n In addition, two registration windows will service each of the men\u2019s and women\u2019s professional competitions, strategically scheduled to enable player movement between clubs within Australia and globally.<\/p>\n
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