The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has today confirmed the opening round fixtures of the Liberty A-League Women 2023-24 season, with a move to large stadiums to mark the first standalone opening round.
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The Liberty A-League season kicks off on October 14 and 15 with a standalone celebration of women’s football
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CommBank Matilda Cortnee Vine will play in a Sydney derby at Allianz Stadium in Round One
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Central Coast Mariners open their return season with an F3 derby at Industree Group Stadium
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Wellington Phoenix to play at 34,000 capacity Sky Stadium and Adelaide United at 16,500 capacity Coopers Stadium
All six fixtures will be played across the weekend of October 14-15, with the opening round being played a week before the men’s league for the first time ever.
Saturday October 14 will kick off with the brand new Central Coast Mariners team in an F3 Derby at Industree Group Stadium on the Central Coast, followed by a Sydney Derby at Allianz Stadium. Sydney FC’s home game will feature returning CommBank Matilda Cortnee Vine in her ‘welcome home’ match at the venue which featured heavily in the record-breaking 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
With unprecedented hype around women’s football, the APL has also confirmed round one will be a standalone celebration of women’s football as the Liberty A-League Women aim to break domestic attendance records in major venues following the history-making FIFA Women’s World Cup, including 34,500 capacity Sky Stadium in Wellington and 16,500 capacity Coopers Stadium in Adelaide.
Nick Garcia, Commissioner of the A-Leagues, said: “We are delighted to announce these first round fixtures as we set our sights on record breaking domestic attendances for the opening weekend. We know there is a huge appetite for football in Australia and New Zealand right now, so if you loved the last month, then come and be part of what will be a very special experience.
“Our work to capitalise on the FIFA Women’s World Cup began more than two years ago, we’ve since added three more teams, and we start this season with a full home-and-away season, every game available live and free, and a blockbuster round of opening games.”
The opening round will kickstart a Liberty A-League season like no other, which will be the longest in the history of the game, with a 22-game regular season, in line with global benchmarks.
All children under the age of 16 can gain entry to any Liberty A-League fixture throughout the season for FREE when they sign up for the Liberty A-League Pass. For more information head to https://keepup.com.au/liberty-a-league-pass/.
Liberty A-Leagues Women Season 2023-24, Round One Fixtures:
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Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets - Saturday October 14th, Industree Group Stadium
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Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC - Saturday October 14th, Allianz Stadium
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Perth Glory vs Western United - Saturday October 14th, Macedonia Park
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Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City - Sunday October 15th, Sky Stadium
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Adelaide United vs Canberra United - Sunday October 15th, Coopers Stadium
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Melbourne Victory vs Brisbane Roar - Sunday October 15th, venue TBC
The Liberty A-League Women is home to a host of international stars, including current and future Matildas and NZ internationals and World Cup players like Rebekah Stott and Emily Clegg, and Philippines star Angie Beard.
The Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers opening round match will be a special broadcast on 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+, with all matches of the 2023/24 Liberty A-League season live and free on 10 Play, and live on Paramount+.
The full fixtures for the Liberty A-League season 2023-24 will be revealed this week.
About A-Leagues:
The A-Leagues represent the pinnacle of professional football in Australia, comprising Isuzu UTE A-League Men's, Liberty A-League Women's, Youth and E-league competitions. The 2023-24 season will see 12 clubs in the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and 12 in Liberty A-League Women.
The A-Leagues, operated by Australian Professional Leagues (APL), is delivering against its bold ambition to develop top-tier professional football talent in Australia, drive engagement across the leagues and to build on football’s undisputed position as the country’s most popular participation sport.
