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The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 kicks off in March, and we’re on the edge of our seats to see if our beloved Tillies are going to qualify and take it all the way to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. First-release tickets for the quadrennial football tournament went on sale last July, but there are still tickets on sale, with prices starting from $20 for adults to $10 for children.
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 Sydney?
AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 games are being held at five stadiums across Australia, with the two Sydney locations being:
- Stadium Australia, Sydney Olympic Park – one group stage match, two quarter-finals, one semi-final, the grand final
- Western Sydney Stadium, Parramatta – six group stage matches
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 are playing their final group stage match at Sydney’s Stadium Australia on March 8 (which also happens to be International Women’s Day – bring mum and nan along!). If they make it to the final (fingers crossed), we’ll see them back in Sydney on March 21.
How to get tickets to the Women’s Asian Cup Australia?
Single-match tickets and multi-pack passes to the Sydney games are available via Ticketmaster here. Snap yours up before it’s too late.
How much are AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia tickets?
Even though tickets have been on sale since mid-last year, you can still lock in some pretty ace seats at pretty ace prices. Don’t miss your chance to catch world-class football starting from $20 for adults and $10 for children.
Who’s playing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026?
Sydney’s hosting some global powerhouse talent this year including past Asia Cup champions China PR, Japan and DPR Korea, plus strong contenders South Korea, Philippines and Vietnam.
With so much talent in the competition, each match you watch promises to have you on the edge of your seat to see who’ll score a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The twelve teams in total that have qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 are: Australia, previous champions China PR, Korea Republic, Japan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Vietnam, India, Chinese Taipei, DPR Korea, Uzbekistan and Iran.
The Matildas are in Group A with Iran, South Korea and the Philippines.
What else can I do in Sydney for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026?
Sydney loves to play host with the most and on February 22, you can catch two free drone shows at Cockle Bay Wharf in Darling Harbour at 8.15pm and 9.15pm.
Plus, on match days, don’t go past the Fan Zones around the grounds. They’ll be jam-packed with entertainment, interactive activities, food and stalls. What an ace way to soak up the tournament atmosphere before kick-off.
Who are the Matildas to watch for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026?
Of course we’ve got to shine a spotlight on Sydney’s homegrown Tilly talent including Alanna Kennedy, Amy Sayer, Holly McNamara, Charlize Rule and Courtney Nevin.
More than half the team are making waves in the Women’s Super League in England, especially Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord at Arsenal.
Young gun Kyra Cooney-Cross may not be getting as much start time in the Arsenal squad as her Aussie counterparts, but her time in the professional league is shaping her into an even stronger midfielder in the Matildas squad. Amy Sayer is another fresh midfielder to watch who brings precision on the wing and central midfielder like a player well beyond her years.