Following an exhilarating opening weekend of the 2026 Ninja A-League Finals Series, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has announced the details for the first leg of both Semi-Final clashes.
Melbourne Victory have made it to their seventh Semi-Final in the past eight seasons after securing a gritty 3-1 victory over Canberra United in front of an impressive crowd.
This sets the stage for a Melbourne Derby Semi-Final, as Victory—who are the lowest-ranked team to win in the Elimination Final—will face Premiers Melbourne City.
The opening leg is scheduled for Saturday, 2 May at AAMI Park, kicking off at 5pm AEST. Details regarding the second leg of the Melbourne Derby Semi-Final will be announced in the coming week.
In the other Elimination Final, Brisbane Roar booked their spot in the Semi-Finals for the first time in five years, triumphing 3-0 over Adelaide United in front of a full house.
The Roar will now take on Finals Series newcomers Wellington Phoenix in the other Semi-Final, with the first leg set for Sunday, 3 May at Spencer Park.
The Phoenix will host the return leg in Wellington on Sunday, 10 May at Porirua Park, where they have confirmed that a temporary stand will be constructed at the northern end to increase capacity.
Tickets for the first leg of the Semi-Finals will go on sale early next week, and fans can keep up-to-date with all the latest ticket information via the A-League Finals Hub.
Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City (Semi-Final Leg 1)
- Tickets will be available for members from Tuesday, 28 April at 9:00am AEST, and for the general public from 4:00pm AEST through Ticketek.
Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix (Semi-Final Leg 1)
- Tickets will go on sale for women’s and men’s club members on Monday, 27 April at 10:00am AEST, with general sales starting at 4:00pm AEST via Flicket.
The team with the highest ranking from the regular season that advances to the Grand Final will earn the privilege of hosting the Ninja A-League 2026 Grand Final, set for the weekend of 16-17 May.
During the Ninja A-League 2026 Finals Series, matches will be broadcast live across 10 Drama, 10 Streaming, and Paramount+. Fans can catch one game each weekend live and free-to-air on 10 Drama.
For viewers in New Zealand, every match of the Ninja A-League 2026 Finals Series will be available live on Sky Sport, and can also be streamed on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go, with select matches airing free-to-air on Sky Open.
Complete broadcasting details will be provided at aleagues.com.au.
How They Reached This Stage
Canberra United 1-3 Melbourne Victory
Brisbane Roar 3-0 Adelaide United
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