Ninja A-League Women Grand Final – Melbourne City And Wellington Phoenix Set For Historic Blockbuster – Championship Glory, History And Redemption Collide As The Ninja A-League Women Grand Final Lands Live On Network 10 And Paramount+.
The Ninja A-League Women season reaches its defining moment this Saturday, as Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix prepare to face off in a blockbuster Grand Final at AAMI Park – and audiences can watch all the action live on 10 Drama, 10 Streaming and Paramount+.
After finishing as the top two teams during the regular season, the competition’s standout sides will now battle for Championship glory in what shapes as a compelling clash between established dominance and a fearless new challenger.
For Melbourne City, the Ninja A-League Women Grand Final presents the opportunity to finally convert years of dominance into Championship success.
Premiers in each of the past three seasons, City are chasing a record-equalling fifth Championship and a historic treble, having already secured the Premiership ahead of an AFC Women’s Champions League Semi Final in South Korea just days later – also streaming live on Paramount+, the home of football for Australian fans.
Michael Matricciani’s side booked their place in the decider with a composed Semi Final conquest over Melbourne Victory, sealed by a stunning strike from teenage talent Shelby McMahon in front of an electric Control Cyber Pitch crowd.
Standing in their way is a Wellington Phoenix side creating history of its own. The Phoenix will feature in their first-ever Ninja A-League Women Grand Final after a dramatic Semi Final triumph over Brisbane Roar, powered by a sold-out crowd and extra-time heroics from Makala Woods at Porirua Park.
Adding another layer to the occasion is the remarkable story surrounding Wellington Head Coach, Bev Priestman. In her first season back in football following a one-year FIFA suspension after the Paris Olympics, Priestman has guided the Phoenix to unprecedented heights, leading the club to its maiden Grand Final appearance and to the brink of a historic first Championship.
What began as a fresh start for Priestman in Wellington has quickly become one of the most compelling stories in football this season, with the Phoenix now one win away from completing an extraordinary rise.
With history on the line for both clubs, the Grand Final promises a high-quality showdown between two sides that have defined the 2026 season.
Fans can watch every moment of the Ninja A-League Women Grand Final live and free on 10 Drama and 10 Streaming, with the match also streaming live and in full on Paramount+.
Network 10 and Paramount+ exclusive coverage will be led by Tara Rushton alongside football experts Elise Kellond-Knight, Leah Blayney and Grace Gill. Commentary will come from Teo Pellizzeri and Grace Gill, with Nalin Mastou reporting live from the sidelines at AAMI Park.
Watch as history, redemption and Championship glory collide at AAMI Park, with Network 10 and Paramount+ bringing every unforgettable moment live to football fans across Australia.
Ninja A-League Women Grand Final
Melbourne City vs Wellington Pheonix, Live From 3.30pm (AEST) on Saturday 16 May – Live And Exclusive On 10 Drama, 10 Streaming And Paramount+.
AFC Women’s Champions League Semi Final
Melbourne City vs Tokyo Verdy Beleza, Live From 2.50pm (AEST) on Wednesday 20 May – Live And Exclusive On 10 Streaming And Paramount+.
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Ninja A-League Women Grand Final – Melbourne City And Wellington Phoenix Set For Historic Blockbuster
