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 go live on July 18, with multi-match packs offering fans early access to the biggest matches, including the grand final showdown.
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 Philipines 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 scoring packs to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, with single-match tickets to follow in a second release later this year.
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.
When is the draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 released?
The final draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 will be announced at Sydney’s Town Hall on July 19.
When do AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia tickets go on sale?
Multi-pack passes go on sale to the general public from 10am AEST or 8am AWST on Friday, July 25. Single-match tickets will be released in a second wave later this year. All pack purchases will unlock exclusive access to tickets for the grand final.
Is there an AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia pre-sale?
Visa cardholders can register for exclusive pre-sale access to multi-packs starting on Friday, July 18 at 10am AEST or 8am AWST. You’ll need to register for the sale by midnight AEST on July 17 here.
How much are AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia tickets?
Tickets start at $50 for the Play-Off Pass, 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.
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.