There’s plenty to look forward to when our reigning Premiers and Champions return home in 2026/27.
From getting up close to the action at ctrl:cyber Pitch, to blockbuster doubleheaders at AAMI Park, another huge Ninja A-League Women season awaits.
City will host six matches at ctrl:cyber Pitch at the City Football Academy, Melbourne – ctrl:cyber Campus at Casey Fields, alongside four AAMI Park doubleheaders, giving fans plenty of opportunities to see some of the country’s biggest names and brightest young talents in City blue.
Derbies, Grand Final rematches, summer football and a home-heavy finish, there are plenty of dates to circle in the calendar.
Want to start planning your season? Check out our full 2026/27 fixture and become a Melbourne City Member to make sure you don’t miss a moment.
Homecoming at ctrl:cyber Pitch
After beginning the season with consecutive away trips and navigating our AFC Women’s Champions League commitments, City fans won’t have to wait much longer to welcome the reigning Champions home.
Our first home fixture of the campaign arrives in Matchweek 5 on Saturday 14 November, when Newcastle Jets visit ctrl:cyber Pitch for a family-friendly 3:00pm kick-off.
It shapes as a particularly intriguing afternoon for one of City’s new arrivals, with Melina Ayres set to come up against her former side for the first time since returning to Melbourne.
With fans right on top of the action at the City Football Academy, it’s the perfect way to welcome our Premiers and Champions home for the first time in 2026/27.
A Christmas Derby blockbuster
City’s first AAMI Park appearance of the campaign is set for Saturday 19 December, and there could hardly be a bigger way to return.
Cross-town rivals Melbourne Victory await in a blockbuster Christmas Derby, kicking off at 5:00pm as the first leg of a massive City v Victory doubleheader.
It will also mark our first game at AAMI Park since last season’s unforgettable 3-1 Grand Final win over Wellington Phoenix, which saw City crowned Champions and complete the Premiership-Championship double.
City fans will also get the chance to see some of our biggest new arrivals at AAMI Park, including star Matildas attacker Cortnee Vine, while Ayres will return to the venue in City blue.
The action continues after the final whistle, with our Men’s team facing Victory in the traditional Christmas Derby at 7:40pm.
Two Melbourne Derbies. One huge night at AAMI Park.
Summer football takes centre stage
The Christmas Derby kicks off a busy summer period, with City back at AAMI Park just eight days later for another huge doubleheader.
Sydney FC provides the opposition on Sunday 27 December, giving City fans another chance to enjoy football at home during the summer holidays.
The home action continues into January when Western Sydney Wanderers visit ctrl:cyber Pitch on Wednesday 6 January, before another AAMI Park doubleheader sees Canberra United arrive on Saturday 16 January.
With some of Australian football’s biggest names and the next generation of stars Made in City Blue on show, there will be plenty of reasons to spend the summer holidays with City.
Grand Final rematch awaits
Circle Sunday 24 January in the calendar.
For the first time since City lifted the Championship trophy at AAMI Park, we’ll come face-to-face with last season’s Grand Final opponents Wellington Phoenix at home.
This time, the setting will be ctrl:cyber Pitch.
Last season’s decider saw City prevail 3-1 on a memorable afternoon at AAMI Park, and the Matchweek 13 rematch shapes as one of the standout home fixtures of the new campaign.
Expect plenty of feeling when the two sides renew acquaintances.
Built for a big finish
When the race for Finals football heats up, there’s nothing better than being at home.
Three of City’s final four matches of the regular season will be played in Melbourne, giving our Premiers and Champions the opportunity to build momentum in front of our fans when it matters most.
The run begins against Brisbane Roar at ctrl:cyber Pitch on Saturday 13 March, before City returns to AAMI Park to face Central Coast Mariners on Sunday 21 March as part of another doubleheader.
After an away trip to Canberra, the regular season concludes back at ctrl:cyber Pitch, when Adelaide United visits on Sunday 11 April.
Three crucial home fixtures. Three opportunities for City fans to make the difference as the race for silverware reaches the business end.
From the close-up atmosphere at ctrl:cyber Pitch to the big occasions at AAMI Park, the 2026/27 season has something for every City fan.
With Derby day, Grand Final rivals, summer doubleheaders and a home-heavy finish all on the calendar, make sure you’re there to watch our reigning Premiers and Champions write their next chapter in City blue.
Don’t miss any of the action, become a 2026/27 City member today.
