Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series Matchups Confirmed

Following an exhilarating final round in the Isuzu UTE A-League’s regular season, the top six teams are now confirmed for the 2026 Finals Series.

Adelaide United secured a Semi-Final berth by clinching a last-minute winner in their final regular-season match, with Luka Jovanovic netting twice to lead them to a 2-1 victory over Melbourne City at AAMI Park. This win propelled them to second place after an eventful final day.

This outcome also appears to guarantee Adelaide a playoff entry into the prestigious AFC Champions League, as the Reds remained unbeaten in their last ten matches, finishing second and earning a week’s break.

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The Reds are joined in the Semi-Finals by the Newcastle Jets, who accomplished the feat of becoming first-time Premiers. Their historic season has secured them a week off following their top finish in the Isuzu UTE A-League.

The Jets will aim to achieve a domestic treble as they commence their Finals campaign in the second week, facing the lowest-ranked Elimination Final winner.

The opening week of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series will feature two electrifying Elimination Finals.

Fixtures

Auckland will host Melbourne City in the first Elimination Final, where last season’s Premiers will meet the reigning champions at Go Media Stadium on Saturday, 2nd May.

Later that evening, Melbourne Victory will take on Sydney FC in a highly anticipated Big Blue Elimination Final at AAMI Park.

This marks the first time the foundational clubs have squared off in the Finals Series since the Isuzu UTE A-League 2019 Semi-Final.

“What a thrilling conclusion to an incredibly competitive regular season, where positions from second to sixth changed dramatically during the final weekend,” remarked A-Leagues CEO, Steve Rosich.

“This sets the stage for the most competitive Finals Series we’ve seen in recent years, featuring two highly anticipated Elimination Finals between fierce rivals, with Adelaide United and first-time Premiers Newcastle waiting in the wings.”

“We’ve also made sure our biggest matches of the year remain affordable, with adult tickets for the Elimination Finals starting at just $35 and Semi-Finals from $40, while juniors can catch the action for only $10 throughout the first three weekends of the Finals Series.”

“Fans in Australia and New Zealand can enjoy every moment of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series on Network 10, Paramount+, and Sky Sports.”

The two-legged Semi-Finals will occur over the second and third weekends in May, with the top two teams given the option to host the second leg at their home ground.

The team that finishes highest in the regular season and qualifies for the Grand Final will have the privilege of hosting the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Grand Final, scheduled for the weekend of 23-24 May.

Tickets for the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Elimination Finals, along with Newcastle and Adelaide United’s home Semi-Final second legs, will be available for purchase from Tuesday, 28 April.

Ticketed Members can enjoy a 20% discount during an exclusive period from 9am to 4pm (AEST for matches in Australia and NZT for matches in NZ) on Tuesday, 28 April. Non-ticketed Members can avail a 10% discount from midday to 4pm (AEST for matches in Australia and NZT for matches in NZ) on the same day.

How To Watch

Australian viewers can tune into the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series live on a combination of Network 10, 10 Streaming, and Paramount+.

For New Zealand viewers, every match during the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series will be broadcast live on Sky Sport and available for streaming on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go, with select games also airing free-to-air on Sky Open.

Full broadcast details will be provided soon.

Isuzu UTE A-League Men 2026 Finals Series

Week 1: Elimination Finals, 2-3 May

• Auckland FC (3) vs Melbourne City (6), 3pm AEST on Saturday 2nd May at Go Media Stadium, live on Paramount+ and Sky Sport NZ.
• Melbourne Victory (4) vs Sydney FC (5), 7:40pm AEST on Saturday 2nd May at AAMI Park, live on 10 Drama, Paramount+, and 10 Streaming.

Week 2: Semi Finals (Leg 1), 8-10 May

• Lowest Positioned Elimination Final Winner vs Newcastle Jets (1)
• Highest Positioned Elimination Final Winner vs Adelaide United (2)

Week 3: Semi Finals (Leg 2), 15-17 May

• Newcastle Jets (1) vs Lowest Positioned Elimination Final Winner, 7:40pm AEST on Saturday 16 May at McDonald Jones Stadium
• Adelaide United (2) vs Highest Positioned Elimination Final Winner, 7:35pm AEST on Friday 15 May at Coopers Stadium.

Week 4: Grand Final, 23-24 May

• Highest Ranked Semi Final Winner vs Lowest Ranked Semi Final Winner