World-Class Footballers Are Taking Over Sydney This March—Here’s The Rundown
Asia's top women footballers are taking over Sydney for a month-long showdown. The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicks off from Sunday, 1 to Saturday, 21 March, marking the adrenaline-fuelled final Asia-Pacific qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Totalling 11 matches here in Sydney, major stars like the Matildas' Caitlin Foord, India's Sangita Basfore and Korea Republic's Ji So-yun are lighting up the pitch at Parramatta’s Western Sydney Stadium and Stadium Australia in Sydney Olympic Park.
Rival teams will go head-to-head in a blockbuster atmosphere. Plus, our homegrown Tillies are hitting the field on Sunday, 8 March—an unmissable game for fans.
Here’s the match schedule, how to get there, and info on where fans will be flocking pre- and post-game.
Sydney Match Schedule
DPR Korea v Uzbekistan
Western Sydney Stadium | Tuesday 3 March, 1pm
China PR v Bangladesh
Western Sydney Stadium | Tuesday 3 March, 7pm
Bangladesh v DPR Korea
Western Sydney Stadium | Friday 6 March, 1pm
Uzbekistan v China PR
Western Sydney Stadium | Friday 6 March, 7pm
Australia v Korea Republic
Stadium Australia | Sunday 8 March, 8pm
DPR Korea v China PR
Western Sydney Stadium | Monday 9 March, 8pm
India v Chinese Taipei
Western Sydney Stadium | Tuesday 10 March, 8pm
Quarter Finals Game 2
Stadium Australia | Saturday 14 March, 8pm
Quarter Finals Game 4
Stadium Australia | Sunday 15 March, 4pm
Semi Finals Game 2
Stadium Australia | Wednesday 18 March, 8pm
Final
Stadium Australia | Saturday 21 March, 8pm
How To Get To The AFC Women's Asian Cup
Western Sydney Stadium
Western Sydney Stadium (aka CommBank Stadium) is easy peasy to reach, with multiple public transport options.
Parramatta Station is the closest train station, and there are plenty of bus services that run to and from the Parramatta Interchange; both are around a 15-minute walk to the stadium.
The Parramatta Light Rail also runs regularly, operating seven days a week from 5am to 1am. The closest stop to the stadium is Prince Alfred Square, just five minutes walk to the stadium.
Public transport is recommended as there’s no public parking on-site; only a few carparks nearby.
Stadium Australia
As for Stadium Australia (aka Accor Stadium), Sydney Olympic Park is well-connected to the Sydney CBD and Parramatta with plenty of convenient transport options and parking on-site; pre-booking online is recommended.
The closest train station is Olympic Park, a short five-minute walk to the stadium, and there are several bus services, including routes 525, 526 and 533 via Sydney Olympic Park.
Fan Hotspots To Hit Up
Make the most of the matchday buzz by grabbing a pre-game feed or post-match victory sip at a nearby fan hotspot.
Crowds will be flocking to Parramatta eateries before and after the Western Sydney Stadium games. From award-winning laksa at family-run restaurant Temasek to a modern Pan-Asian feed at LILYMU in Parramatta Square, we’ve rounded up the best restaurants in Parramatta, perfect for game day.
Meanwhile, Stadium Australia has a whole food and beverage program ready for mid-match grazing from favourites like El Jannah, Zeus Street Greek, Ribs & Burgers and more. Ideal for digging into a buzzy bite during the banging action.
THE DETAILS
What: AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™
Where: Western Sydney Stadium, 11–13 O'Connell Street, Parramatta and Stadium Australia, Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park
When:1–22 March, 2026
Tickets: From $20
Book online.
For more on the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, visit here.
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Imagery: AFC Photo Library and Football Australia | Supplied.