The time has arrived; the long-awaited fixture is here! Check out our games for the upcoming 2025/26 Isuzu UTE A-League campaign below.
Melbourne Victory’s Isuzu UTE A-League 2025/26 season will kick off on Saturday 18 October, with a 26-game regular season. The Finals Series will take place from 1-24 May, with the Isuzu UTE A-League Men Grand Final to be played on the weekend of 23-24 May ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26™.
The opening fixtures
Melbourne Victory kicks off the season against Auckland FC, hosting the reigning Premiers at AAMI Park on Saturday, October 18.
After facing the Black Knights on home soil, Victory leaves home soil for clashes on the road against Newcastle Jets on October 24 and Perth Glory on October 31.
The Melbourne Derbies
Seeking revenge following Grand Final defeat last season, Victory host Melbourne City in the first derby on Saturday, November 8.
City will then host the Vuck in the next two, including the Christmas Derby on Saturday, December 20 and the final Derby on Saturday, February 21.
The Big Blues
Victory will be on the road for the first Big Blue on Saturday, November 22, while the Sydney FC make the trip down to AAMI Park on Australia Day.
The Boys in Blue will face the Sky Blues in the final fixture between the two sides at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, March 7.
The Original Rivalries
AAMI Park will be the venue for the first clash with Original Rivals on Saturday, December 13; a double-headed fixture with Victory Women’s also facing Adelaide United earlier in the day.
After the Reds host Victory at Coopers Stadium on January 17, the Navy Blues will again host the Reds back at AAMI on Friday, February 27.
The run home
Following the March 2025 international window, Victory takes on Wellington Phoenix (H), Auckland FC (A), Newcastle Jets (H) and Western Sydney Wanderers (A) to close out the 2025/26 A-League Men’s Regular Season.
The fun facts
- Victory’s first 5 home games: Auckland FC, Melbourne City, Adelaide United, Wellington Phoenix & Perth Glory – all at AAMI Park.
- Melbourne Derby Double: Victory play City 42 days apart, first on November 8 and next on December 20.
- 2 Countries, 3 States, 4 Games, 21 Days: Victory face Adelaide United (A), Sydney FC (H), Central Coast Mariners (A) and Wellington Phoenix (A) in a hectic period of the season from January 17 to February 6.
- Home Surge: Victory play 6 home matches in the space of 7 rounds, beginning on December 13 with Adelaide United and ending on January 26 with Sydney FC.
The full list of fixtures – 2025/26
| Round | Opponent | Day | Date | Time (AEDT) |
| 1 | Auckland FC (H) | Saturday | October 18 | 7:35 PM |
| 2 | Newcastle Jets (A) | Friday | October 24 | 7:35 PM |
| 3 | Perth Glory (A) | Friday | October 31 | 9:45 PM |
| 4 | Melbourne City (H) | Saturday | November 8 | 7:35 PM |
| 5 | Sydney FC (A) | Saturday | November 22 | 7:35 PM |
| 6 | Brisbane Roar (A) | Friday | November 28 | 7:35 PM |
| 7 | Macarthur FC (A) | Friday | December 5 | 7:35 PM |
| 8 | Adelaide United (H) | Saturday | December 13 | 7:35 PM |
| 9 | Melbourne City (A) | Saturday | December 20 | 7:35 PM |
| 10 | Wellington Phoenix (H) | Monday | December 29 | 7:00 PM |
| 11 | Perth Glory (H) | Friday | January 2 | 7:35 PM |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers (H) | Saturday | January 10 | 5:00 PM |
| 13 | Adelaide United (A) | Saturday | January 17 | 7:35 PM |
| 14 | Sydney FC (H) | Monday | January 26 | 5:30 PM |
| 15 | Central Coast Mariners (A) | Sunday | February 1 | 5:00 PM |
| 16 | Wellington Phoenix (A) | Friday | February 6 | 5:00 PM |
| 17 | Brisbane Roar (H) | Saturday | February 14 | 5:00 PM |
| 18 | Melbourne City (A) | Saturday | February 21 | 7:35 PM |
| 19 | Adelaide United (H) | Friday | February 27 | 7:35 PM |
| 20 | Sydney FC (A) | Saturday | March 7 | 7:35 PM |
| 21 | Macarthur FC (H) | Sunday | March 15 | TBC |
| 22 | Central Coast Mariners (H) | Saturday | March 21 | 5:00 PM |
| 23 | Wellington Phoenix (H) | Sunday | April 5 | 3:00 PM |
| 24 | Auckland FC (A) | Saturday | April 11 | 3:00 PM |
| 25 | Newcastle Jets (H) | Friday | April 17 | 7:35 PM |
| 26 | Western Sydney Wanderers (A) | Saturday | April 25 | 7:35 PM |
