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Update Wednesday, February 25: There's just one week to go until the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia kicks off in Perth! Excitement is building, with a new study by MATCH Hospitality revealing 61 per cent of Aussies are keen to watch the 2026 tournament. Fans are optimistic too – 90 per cent expect the Matildas to reach at least the semi-finals, with 72 per cent tipping them for a spot in the final. Tickets are on sale now – find out how to grab yours below.
From March 1 to 21, Australia will host the Asia Pacific’s top football teams – including the Matildas – for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. First-release tickets for the quadrennial football tournament went on sale last July, with multi-match packs offering fans early access to the biggest matches, including the grand final showdown. Single-match tickets are now also on sale, with prices starting from $20 for adults to $10 for children.
Games will be staged across major stadiums in Perth, the Gold Coast and Sydney, where you can cheer on the Tillies as they face off against 2022 champions China, past runners-up South Korea and Japan, and newly qualified teams from India, the Philippines and Vietnam. If the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is anything to go by – the single biggest female sporting event in the world – we expect tickets will be in high demand. Here’s everything you need to know about getting tickets to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.
When is the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia?
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 will run from Sunday, March 1 to Saturday, March 21.
Where is the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia?
AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 games will be held at five stadiums across the country, including:
- Sydney’s Stadium Australia – one group stage match, two quarter-finals, one semi-final, grand final
- Western Sydney Stadium – six group stage matches
- Perth Stadium – one group stage match, one semi-final
- Perth Rectangular Stadium – six group stage matches, two quarter-finals
- Gold Coast Stadium – four group stage matches, two play-offs
You can see the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 match schedule here.
When are the Matildas playing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026?
The Matildas will kick off the tournament with an opening match at Perth Stadium on March 1, followed by a game at Gold Coast Stadium on March 5 and their final group stage match at Sydney’s Stadium Australia on March 8. If they make it to the quarter-finals, they’ll return to the field at Perth Rectangular Stadium on March 13 or 14 – and fingers crossed, we’ll see them back in Sydney for the final on March 21.
How to get tickets to the Women’s Asian Cup Australia?
Single-match tickets and multi-pack passes are available via Ticketmaster here.
How much are AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia tickets?
Single-match tickets start at just $20 for adults and $10 for children. Play-Off Passes start at $50, which includes access to the two play-off matches at Gold Coast Stadium. For the ultimate fans, the Follow Australia Pass is $130, and secures you seats to all three of the Matildas’ group stage matches across Perth, the Gold Coast and Sydney.
What premium tickets are available for the AFC Women's Asian Cup?
MATCH Hospitality, the official hospitality partner of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, is hosting a range of premium spectator experiences across key matches and host cities. Starting from $459 per person, the MATCH Open Box offers in-seat hospitality with premium match views, plus deli-style food and drinks delivered to your seat. A step above is the MATCH Club (from $665) – a shared hospitality-style experience with premium seating, lounge screens, chef-station dishes and a broad selection of bevvies. Then finally, there's the MATCH Private Suite (from $997), providing direct access to connected seating, curated dining, premium drinks, and extended service before, during and after the match.
Who’s playing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026?
Eleven teams have qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, including Australia, previous champions China PR, Korea Republic, Japan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Vietnam, India, Chinese Taipei, DPR Korea and Uzbekistan.
Who won the last AFC Women’s Asian Cup?
China was the champion of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022, with South Korea finishing second and Japan securing third place.
What did Australia come at the last AFC Women’s Asian Cup?
The Matildas finished 7th in the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, with their only tournament victory in 2010.