In a historic achievement, the Newcastle Jets have clinched the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League Premiers Plate, marking the first time the club has ever received this honour. This remarkable feat caps off a stellar regular season for Mark Milligan’s charges.
This inaugural Premiership, and the first piece of A-League silverware for the Jets since they secured the Championship in 2008, was solidified in a crucial moment of the season. Their 2-2 draw against Melbourne Victory, coupled with the Central Coast Mariners’ 1-0 victory over second-placed Auckland FC, ensured the Jets soared to the top.
Securing the Premier’s Plate guarantees the Jets a Semi-Final spot, marking their return to the Finals for the first time since hosting the Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final in 2018, and also earns them a coveted place in the AFC Champions League Elite for the 2026-27 season.
This will be the Jets’ inaugural participation in Asia’s elite club competition, adding to their previous experience in the AFC Champions League during the 2008-09 season.
Additionally, the Jets remain in contention for an unprecedented domestic treble, having already triumphed in the 2025 Australia Cup.
This season has been a record-breaking journey for the Jets, as Milligan, in his debut year as head coach, has led the team to its highest-ever league finish, achieved a remarkable ten-match unbeaten streak, and an eight-match winning run, all while fielding the league’s youngest squad.
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The presentation of the Isuzu UTE A-League Premiers Plate will take place following the Jets’ final match against the Central Coast Mariners at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday, 25 April.
“This season, the Jets have truly captivated the Hunter Region with their fearless play, bolstered by a thrilling young squad,” remarked A-Leagues CEO, Steve Rosich.
“They’ve consistently stood out throughout the season, and we extend our congratulations to everyone at the club for their first-ever Premiership.”
“The club has generated significant momentum both on and off the pitch this season – achieving an historic unbeaten streak and welcoming record crowds. We eagerly anticipate whether they can carve out more history in the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series.”
The Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series is set to kick off over the weekend of 1-3 May.
Milligan’s squad will enjoy a week off during the opening round of the Finals, before facing the lowest-ranked winner from the Elimination Finals in a two-legged Semi-Final encounter.
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Auckland FC, who finished second, will compete against the highest-ranked Elimination Final winner in the other Semi-Final fixture. The winners of these matches will progress to the Grand Final, with the top-ranked team from the regular season earning the privilege to host the Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final on 23-24 May.
Australian viewers can catch the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series live across various platforms including Network 10, 10 Streaming, and Paramount+.
New Zealand viewers will be able to watch every match of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series live on Sky Sport, with streaming options available on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go. Selected matches will also be broadcast free-to-air on Sky Open.
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