Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce that the A-League Men’s side will be heading to Mildura to play a pre-season friendly against Adelaide United at the Mildura Sporting Precinct on Saturday October 4, 2025.
The match will feature in the One Agency A-League Festival of Sport that is returning to the region for the second consecutive year. The match is a charity fundraiser, with all proceeds benefitting the Mildura Base Public Hospital.
With the Club taking on their original A-League rivals in the regional hub, Melbourne Victory Managing Director Caroline Carnegie said that the Club was looking forward to bringing quality Australian football to greater Victoria.
“Melbourne Victory is delighted to be heading to Mildura in October for what will undoubtedly be a brilliant event,” Ms Carnegie said.
“Our Club’s focus on community is something we are proud of, as we continue to work hard to provide all Victorians with more opportunities to engage with football. To be involved in the MBPH Foundation’s A-League charity fundraiser is a real pleasure for us as it aligns with the values we hold dear.
“This project forms an integral part of the Club’s broader regional strategy to lead, unite, connect and inspire through football in regional communities, with a focus on building fandom across the State.
“We hope this is the first of many games we can bring to Mildura and we look forward to facing Adelaide United in front of a great crowd.”
MBPH Acting CEO, Matthew Jukes said he was looking forward to having two of the A-League’s great teams competing in Mildura at an event that will raise valuable funds for the Foundation.
“It is going to be another great sporting occasion for the people of Mildura and the wider Sunraysia to enjoy, and indeed also for people from outside the region who will travel here for the event,” Mr Jukes.
“The excitement is already building, and I think for families of young football players, it will be a fantastic opportunity to attend both the clinic and the matches on Saturday and make a great weekend of it.”
The festival will also include community engagement activities in the area, with school and local sports club visits and clinics to be delivered by both participating teams.
Tickets for the One Agency A-League Festival of Sport available from www.milduraartscentre.com.au. Adult tickets: $20 – $10 for kids & kids under 5 admission is free. *An additional $1.75 booking fee per ticket applies.
