The A-Leagues are set for a ‘Summer of Football’ campaign that will see 78 matches played across 28 match days.
From 27 December to 31 January, the stars of the A-Leagues will be in action with non-stop football entertainment.
The ‘Summer of Football’ will also see an extended number of midweek and double-header matches, including New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and other public holiday matches, plus family friendly kick-off times to avoid the heat.
Classic and newly formed A-Leagues rivalries will continue, as the top talent from across Australia and New Zealand go head-to-head.
“After a strong start to both the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Ninja A-League Women, we are excited to officially enter our Summer of Football period,” A-Leagues Commissioner Nick Garcia said.
“We have an exciting line-up of fixtures and a football feast for families.
“With international heroes and the next generation of stars, playing exciting and entertaining football across our leagues, we hope that fans get out and enjoy this action-packed holiday period.”
Some notable A-League Men ‘Summer of Football’ fixtures:
Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Friday 27 December, Coopers Stadium at 7.35pm AEDT (double-header / Summer of Football begins)
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory – Saturday 28 December, Allianz Stadium at 7.35pm AEDT (Big Blue double-header)
Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City – Tuesday 31 December, Industree Group Stadium at 7.00pm AEDT (New Year’s Eve)
Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory – Wednesday 1 January, GO Media Stadium at 3.00pm AEDT (New Year’s Day)
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Bulls – Wednesday 1 January, CommBank Stadium at 6.00pm AEDT (New Year’s Day)
Melbourne City vs Wellington Phoenix – Friday 3 January, AAMI Park at 5.00pm AEDT
Macarthur Bulls vs Adelaide United – Monday 6 January, Campbelltown Stadium at 7.00pm AEDT
Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC – Wednesday 15 January, Sky Stadium at 5.00pm AEDT
Western United vs Newcastle Jets – Friday 17 January, Ironbark Fields
Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory – Saturday 18 January, Coopers Stadium at 7.45pm AEDT
Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC – Friday 24 January, AAMI Park at 7.35pm AEDT (Big Blue)
Some notable A-League Women ‘Summer of Football’ fixtures:
Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Friday 27 December, Coopers Stadium at 4.50pm AEDT (double-header / Summer of Football begins)
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory – Saturday 28 December, Allianz Stadium at 4.50pm AEDT (Big Blue double-header)
Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City – Tuesday 31 December, Industree Group at 4.15pm AEDT (New Year’s Eve double-header)
Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory – Saturday 4 January, Porirua Park at 2.00pm AEDT (Distance Derby)
Sydney FC vs Melbourne City – Sunday 5 January, Leichhardt Oval at 5.00pm AEDT
Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne Victory – Wednesday 8 January, Perry Park at 7.00pm AEDT
Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar – Saturday 11 January, AAMI Park at 7.45pm AEDT
Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC – Friday 24 January, AAMI Park at 4.50pm AEDT (Big Blue double-header)
