Melbourne Victory geared up for the new A-League Men’s and A-League Women’s competitions with the 2025/26 Fans’ Season Launch on a fun-filled Saturday afternoon.
Victory members and fans – welcomed to a sun-kissed AAMI Park – were treated to a whole host of activities, including face painting and exclusive giveaways, before a jersey presentation officially unveiled both First Team squads.
Those in attendance at the free event were able to show their colours too, with both the home and away kits, which celebrate tradition carried forward, available for purchase.
This show of support was doubtless felt by the staff and players, with both Men’s Head Coach, Arthur Diles, and Women’s Head Coach, Jeff Hopkins, fresh from the announcement of 20,000 members, paying tribute to the backing their teams receive in every match when they were interviewed on stage.
That was not all, though. Captains Roderick Miranda and Kayla Morrison outlined their ambitions for the new season, whilst teammates Juan Mata, Denis Genreau, Jason Davidson, Alana Jančevski and Kennedy White also lifted the lid on life behind the scenes at Victory. And one lucky fan won a pair of Skechers CRTL^Pack SKX_2 boots, as worn by 2025 Victory Medal winner, Jordi Valadon.
The Men’s First Team begin their campaign by hosting reigning Premiers Auckland FC at AAMI Park on Saturday, October 18, kick-off 7.35pm.
Meanwhile, the Women’s First Team, following trips to Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers, return to the Home of the Matildas on Saturday, November 15, kick-off 5pm, for a rematch of last term’s Grand Final with Central Coast Mariners.
