Melbourne City is back in competitive action this week as our 2025 Australia Cup campaign kicks off with a Round of 32 clash against APIA Leichhardt FC.
The fixture marks City’s first competitive outing since being crowned A-League Men’s Champions in May and first ever meeting with the historic NPL New South Wales outfit.
Read our match preview here ahead of kick-off.

How to Watch
The match will be streamed live and exclusive on Paramount+, with coverage beginning from kick-off at 7:30pm (AEST).
Tune in to watch our champions return to the pitch and get your first glimpse of the squad in 2025/26.
