A-Leagues 2026/27 season kicks off with the Sydney Derby on Channel 10 and Paramount+ – The A-Leagues are back for 2026/27, with a blockbuster Sydney Derby launching a huge opening weekend live on 10 and Paramount+ on Friday, 16 October.
The A-League Men gets underway with one of Australian football’s fiercest rivalries, as Sydney FC takes on Western Sydney Wanderers at Allianz Stadium. The match will be broadcast live from 7.00pm AEDT on 10 and will also stream on Paramount+.
For viewers, the Friday night derby is the only opening-round match on 10’s free-to-air channel. The rest of the men’s round, and the entire Ninja A-League Women opening round, will stream on Paramount+. The new season also follows a busy month of football on Channel 10 and Paramount+, which included the Australia Cup final and two Matildas internationals.
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A-League Men opening weekend
After the derby, Saturday brings a triple-header exclusive to Paramount+. It begins across the Tasman as Auckland FC hosts Melbourne City at Go Media Stadium.
Macarthur FC then meets Perth Glory, before the Central Coast Mariners take on local rivals Newcastle Jets.
The opening men’s round continues on Sunday, when Wellington Phoenix welcomes Melbourne Victory to Wellington.
Ninja A-League Women return
The Ninja A-League Women also return on Saturday, 17 October. Newcastle Jets take on Perth Glory, Western Sydney Wanderers face Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar host Central Coast Mariners.
Sunday brings more women’s football, with Wellington Phoenix meeting Melbourne City before Sydney FC and Adelaide United round out the opening weekend.
With rivalries reignited, fresh ambitions and a new season of drama ahead, fans can catch all the action across 10 and Paramount+.
In addition, Sports Tonight: The Weekly Kick-Off covers the latest football news, analysis and talking points every Thursday at 10.30pm on 10.
A-League Men opening round fixtures
Friday, 16 October
- Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers – 7.00pm AEDT on 10 and Paramount+
Saturday, 17 October
- Auckland FC v Melbourne City – 2.55pm AEDT, live and exclusive on Paramount+
- Macarthur FC v Perth Glory – 4.55pm AEDT, live and exclusive on Paramount+
- Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets – 7.00pm AEDT, live and exclusive on Paramount+
Sunday, 18 October
- Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory – 12.55pm AEDT, live and exclusive on Paramount+
Ninja A-League Women opening round fixtures
Saturday, 17 October
- Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory – 2.55pm AEDT, live on Paramount+
- Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory – 2.55pm AEDT, live on Paramount+
- Brisbane Roar v Central Coast Mariners – 4.55pm AEDT, live on Paramount+
Sunday, 18 October
- Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City – 10.15am AEDT, live on Paramount+
- Sydney FC v Adelaide United – 4.25pm AEDT, live on Paramount+
The A-Leagues 2026/27 season starts on Friday, 16 October from 7.00pm AEDT, live on 10 and Paramount+.
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