{"id":927463,"date":"2026-10-14T05:18:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T05:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/927463\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T05:18:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T05:18:14","slug":"let-the-football-begin-the-a-leagues-are-back-for-2026-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/927463\/","title":{"rendered":"Let The Football Begin! The A-Leagues Are Back For 2026\/27"},"content":{"rendered":"

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+.<\/p>\n

The A-League Men gets underway on Friday, 16 October with one of Australian football\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The opening men\u2019s round continues Sunday when Wellington Phoenix welcomes Melbourne Victory to Wellington.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Sunday brings more women\u2019s football action, with Wellington Phoenix meeting Melbourne City before Sydney FC and Adelaide United round out the opening weekend.<\/p>\n

With rivalries reignited, fresh ambitions and a new season of drama ahead, fans can catch all the action across 10 and Paramount+.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

A-League Men Opening Round<\/p>\n

Date
\nTime (AEST)
\nEvent
\nRound
\nLocation
\nWatch<\/p>\n

Friday, October 16, 2026
\n1900-2230, kick off 2010
\nSydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers
\nMW 1
\nAllianz Stadium
\nWatch + Stream live on 10.\u00a0BRI – 2000 AEST on-air (10 min pre-show). PER – Drama<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 17, 2026
\n1455-1715, kick off 1500
\nAuckland FC vs Melbourne City
\nMW 1
\nGO Media Stadium
\nWatch live om Paramount+<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 17, 2026
\n1655-1915, kick off 1700
\nMacarthur FC vs Perth Glory
\nMW 1
\nCampbelltown Stadium
\nWatch live om Paramount+<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 17, 2026
\n1900-2215, kick off 1940
\nCentral Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets
\nMW 1
\npolytec Stadium
\nWatch live om Paramount+<\/p>\n

Sunday, October 18, 2026
\n1255-1515, kick off 1300
\nWellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory
\nMW 1
\nHnry Stadium
\nWatch live om Paramount+<\/p>\n

Sunday, October 18, 2026
\n1430-1730, kick off 1500
\nAdelaide United vs Brisbane Roar
\nMW 1
\nCoopers Stadium
\nWatch live om Paramount+<\/p>\n

Ninja A-League Opening Round<\/p>\n

Date
\n\u00a0Time
\n\u00a0Event
\n\u00a0Round
\n\u00a0Location
\n\u00a0Watch<\/p>\n

\u00a0Saturday, October 17, 2026
\n1455-1705, kick off 1500
\nNewcastle Jets vs Perth Glory
\n\u00a0MW 1
\nHunter City Motor Group Stadium, Weston
\nWatch live on 10 Streaming<\/a> and Paramount+<\/p>\n

\u00a0Saturday, October 17, 2026
\n1455-1705, kick off 1500
\nWestern Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory
\n\u00a0MW 1
\nWanderers Football Park
\nWatch live on 10 Streaming<\/a> and Paramount+<\/p>\n

\u00a0Saturday, October 17, 2026
\n1655-1905, kick off 1700
\nBrisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners
\n\u00a0MW 1
\nSpencer Park
\nWatch live on 10 Streaming<\/a> and Paramount+<\/p>\n

\u00a0Sunday, October 18, 2026
\n\u00a0kick off 1015
\nWellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City
\n\u00a0MW 1
\nHnry Stadium
\nWatch live on 10 Streaming<\/a> and Paramount+<\/p>\n

\u00a0Sunday, October 18, 2026
\n1625-1835, kick off 1630
\nSydney FC vs Adelaide United
\n\u00a0MW 1
\nSydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre
\nWatch live on 10 Streaming<\/a> and Paramount+<\/p>\n

The A-Leagues Are Back For 2026\/27.
\nFriday, 16 October From 7.00pm AEDT.
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