Here we go, the fixtures have finally arrived! Have a look at our fixture for the upcoming 2025/26 Ninja A-League campaign below.
Melbourne Victory’s Ninja A-League will kick off on Saturday 1 November, with a 22-round regular season. The Finals Series will begin on the weekend of 24-26 April, culminating in the Ninja A-League Grand Final 2026 to be held on the weekend of 15-17 May.
The opening fixtures
Melbourne Victory take on Brisbane Roar in their first game of the season at Imperial Corp Stadium on Saturday, November 1.
Victory remain on the road for an away fixture against the Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday, November 9, but will return to home soil when they take on the Central Coast Mariners in a Grand Final rematch at the Home of the Matildas on Saturday, November 15.
The Melbourne Derbies
Going toe-to-toe with the reigning premiers, Victory will host the first Melbourne Derby of the season. City will host the second Derby at ctrl:cyber Pitch on Saturday, February 14.
The Big Blues
Hosting the Sky Blues in the first meeting of the season, Victory will hope to get the better of Sydney FC at the Home of the Matildas on Sunday, January 25.
Victory take on Sydney FC once again in Round 21, travelling up to Leichhardt Oval on Saturday, March 28.
The Original Rivalries
Kicking off a thrilling double-header against the Original Rivals at AAMI Park on Saturday, December 13, the Wuck will be keen to repeat their fortunes over Adelaide United in 2024/25.
Victory will be involved in another double-header with the Reds later in the season, playing at Coopers Stadium on Saturday, January 17.
The run home
In the final rounds, Victory will enjoy back-to-back fixtures at the Home of the Matildas against Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers on February 20 and March 14, respectively.
After returning from a bye in Round 20, Victory take on Sydney FC in the Big Blue on March 28, before travelling across to WA to face Perth Glory at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on April 3.
The fun facts
- Victory’s first 5 home games: Central Coast Mariners, Perth Glory, Canberra United, Adelaide United & Melbourne City.
- Grand Final revenge: Victory have both of their fixtures with the Central Coast Mariners in the space of six weeks.
- Home sweet home: From rounds 3 to 7, Victory will play four out of their five games on home soil.
The full list of fixtures – 2025/26
| Round | Opponent | Day | Date | Time (AEDT) |
| 1 | Brisbane Roar (A) | Saturday | November 1 | 5:00 PM |
| 2 | Western Sydney Wanderers (A) | Sunday | November 9 | 4:00 PM |
| 3 | Central Coast Mariners (H) | Saturday | November 15 | 5:00 PM |
| 4 | Wellington Phoenix (A) | Sunday | November 23 | 2:00 PM |
| 5 | Perth Glory (H) | Sunday | November 30 | 4:00 PM |
| 6 | Canberra United (H) | Friday | December 5 | 7:00 PM |
| 7 | Adelaide United (H) | Saturday | December 13 | 4:50 PM |
| 8 | Newcastle Jets (A) | Friday | December 19 | 7:00 PM |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners (A) | Saturday | December 27 | 5:00 PM |
| 10 | Melbourne City (H) | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| 11 | BYE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 12 | Brisbane Roar (H) | Sunday | January 11 | 5:00 PM |
| 13 | Adelaide United (A) | Saturday | January 17 | 4:50 PM |
| 14 | Sydney FC (H) | Sunday | January 25 | 5:00 PM |
| 15 | Canberra United (A) | Saturday | January 31 | 5:00 PM |
| 16 | Newcastle Jets (H) | Saturday | February 7 | 5:00 PM |
| 17 | Melbourne City (A) | Sunday | February 15 | 5:00 PM |
| 18 | Wellington Phoenix (H) | Friday | February 20 | 7:00 PM |
| 19 | Western Sydney Wanderers (H) | Saturday | March 14 | 6:00 PM |
| 20 | BYE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 21 | Sydney FC (A) | Saturday | March 28 | 5:00 PM |
| 22 | Perth Glory (A) | Friday | April 3 | 7:00 PM |
