The road to defending our Premiership and Championship double has officially been mapped out.
Our full 2026/27 Ninja A-League fixture has landed, with another huge season ahead for Michael Matricciani’s side as we look to build on an unforgettable double-winning campaign.
There’ll be new faces, plenty of blockbuster clashes and no shortage of football at home throughout the summer – not to mention an AFC Women’s Champions League campaign to navigate along the way.
Straight back to where we left off
There won’t be any easing into the new season…
Our title defence begins across the ditch on Sunday 18 October with a Grand Final rematch against Wellington Phoenix, the same opponent we overcame at AAMI Park to lift the Championship trophy just a few months ago.
A trip to Sydney FC follows seven days later before our first bye of the season and a switch in focus to continental football, with City set to begin our AFC Women’s Champions League Group Stage campaign.
It means we’ll have to wait a little longer than usual to see our City Women back on home turf.
But come Saturday 14 November, the wait will finally be over.
Newcastle Jets will visit ctrl:cyber Pitch for our home opener, giving City fans their first chance to see some of our newest signings, such as Cortnee Vine and Melina Ayres, up close.
A festive period to remember
December is when things really start to heat up.
After a trip west to face Perth Glory, our first AAMI Park fixture of the season arrives on Saturday 19 December, and it doesn’t get much bigger than a Christmas Derby.
City and Melbourne Victory will go head-to-head as part of a massive doubleheader at our traditional home, kicking off a run of three consecutive Men’s and Women’s doubleheaders across the festive period.
Sydney FC arrives at AAMI Park on Sunday 27 December before we round out 2026 on the road, travelling to Gosford to face Central Coast Mariners on New Year’s Eve.
Across the season, our City Women will feature in nine doubleheaders, with four of those at home, giving supporters plenty of chances to settle in for a full slate of City football – whether it’s at AAMI Park or on the couch.
Summer in City blue
If you’re looking for football over the summer holidays, we’ve got you covered.
The new year begins with Western Sydney Wanderers visiting ctrl:cyber Pitch on Wednesday 6 January, before another big AAMI Park doubleheader against Canberra United just 10 days later.
Wellington Phoenix then visits ctrl:cyber Pitch to round out our January home schedule, with Perth Glory following in early February.
After a couple of away games and an international break, we’ll be back home in March for consecutive fixtures against Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners, the latter another AAMI Park doubleheader.
Home for the finish
And for the first time in four years, we won’t be finishing the regular season on the road.
After a trip to Canberra in the penultimate round, City returns to ctrl:cyber Pitch on Sunday 11 April to host Adelaide United in our final fixture before Finals.
The dates are locked in. The countdown is on.
Our full 2026/27 Ninja A-League Fixture
| MW | DATE | HOME | AWAY | VENUE | KO (AEST / AEDT) |
| 1 | Sunday, 18 October 2026 | Wellington Phoenix | Melbourne City FC | Hnry Stadium (DH) | 10:15 am |
| 2 | Sunday, 25 October 2026 | Sydney FC | Melbourne City FC | Allianz Stadium (DH) | 5:45 pm |
| 5 | Saturday, 14 November 2026 | Melbourne City FC | Newcastle Jets | ctrl:cyber Pitch | 3:00 pm |
| 6 | Saturday, 21 November 2026 | Brisbane Roar FC | Melbourne City FC | Kayo Stadium (DH) | 4:50 pm |
| 7 | Saturday, 12 December 2026 | Perth Glory | Melbourne City FC | Sam Kerr Football Centre | 8:00 pm |
| 8 | Saturday, 19 December 2026 | Melbourne City FC | Melbourne Victory | AAMI Park (DH) | 5:00 pm |
| 9 | Sunday, 27 December 2026 | Melbourne City FC | Sydney FC | AAMI Park (DH) | TBC |
| 10 | Thursday, 31 December 2026 | Central Coast Mariners | Melbourne City FC | polytec Stadium (DH) | 4:50 pm |
| 11 | Wednesday, 6 January 2027 | Melbourne City FC | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | ctrl:cyber Pitch | 5:30 pm |
| 11 | Sunday, 10 January 2027 | Newcastle Jets | Melbourne City FC | TBC | 5:00 pm |
| 12 | Saturday, 16 January 2027 | Melbourne City FC | Canberra United FC | AAMI Park (DH) | 7:45 pm |
| 13 | Sunday, 24 January 2027 | Melbourne City FC | Wellington Phoenix | ctrl:cyber Pitch | 5:00 pm |
| 14 | Friday, 29 January 2027 | Adelaide United | Melbourne City FC | Coopers Stadium (DH) | 4:50 pm |
| 15 | Sunday, 7 February 2027 | Melbourne City FC | Perth Glory | ctrl:cyber Pitch | 5:00 pm |
| 16 | Saturday, 13 February 2027 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | Melbourne City FC | Wanderers Football Park | 6:00 pm |
| 17 | Sunday, 21 February 2027 | Melbourne Victory | Melbourne City FC | Home of the Matildas | 5:00 pm |
| 18 | Saturday, 13 March 2027 | Melbourne City FC | Brisbane Roar FC | ctrl:cyber Pitch | 3:00 pm |
| 19 | Sunday, 21 March 2027 | Melbourne City FC | Central Coast Mariners | AAMI Park (DH) | 5:45 pm |
| 21 | Saturday, 3 April 2027 | Canberra United FC | Melbourne City FC | McKellar Park | 3:00 pm |
| 22 | Sunday, 11 April 2027 | Melbourne City FC | Adelaide United | ctrl:cyber Pitch | 3:00 pm |
