Football Fever Lands in Sydney for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup

In partnership with the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, we’re diving into the matches, moments and energy set to take over Sydney this March.

Sydney is gearing up for one of the biggest events of the year as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 arrives from 1st to 21st March. Sydney will host 11 matches, including the Final, and Stadium Australia and Western Sydney Stadium will come alive with an electric atmosphere that pulls the whole city into its orbit: fans in full voice, colours in the stands, and football played at exceptional pace.

This is where Asia’s top women’s teams meet ambition with skill. China PR, DPR Korea, Korea Republic, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, India and Chinese Taipei all land in Sydney ready to carve out defining moments. For the host city, it’s a chance to witness world-class football at close range — right on home turf.

Tickets are on sale now, and with anticipation building fast, getting in early is smart.

A Tournament with Serious Star Power

Across three weeks, Sydney welcomes a powerhouse line-up of teams, each arriving with ambitious talent stacked across the pitch and plenty to play for.

One of the most anticipated fixtures? Australia v Korea Republic, set for Sunday 8th March at Stadium Australia, an 8pm slot that feels tailor-made for drama. From there, Sydney’s run gets even more intense, with two quarter-finals, a semi-final, and the Final on Saturday, 21st March, all unfolding right here in Sydney.

Over at Western Sydney Stadium, group matches from 3rd to 10th March will showcase rising stars, tactical battles and the sort of unexpected turns that make tournament football so addictive.

The tournament anthem #DreamFearless speaks for itself — this is football with edge, ambition and real heart.

See the full match schedule here

A City Turning It On

Sydney never misses an opportunity to throw an atmosphere-driven party, and February offers a dazzling preview. On Sunday, 22nd February, Darling Harbour hosts the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Drone Show — a free, sky-lit spectacle at Cockle Bay where 500 drones will choreograph towering animations in celebration of the tournament, marking one week to go.

With two showtimes (8:15pm and 9:15pm), there’s ample room for crowds, cameras and a little skyline magic.

By the time March arrives, the city’s vibe shifts. Parramatta buzzes with pre-match energy, the CBD becomes a natural gathering point for post-work fans, and neighbourhood venues lean all the way in, with screens glowing and conversation spilling out onto footpaths. It’s a true city-wide lift that only major sporting moments bring.

How to Be Part of It

Tickets for all Sydney matches of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia are available now through Ticketmaster. Whether you’re locking in a finals night, rallying friends for a group outing, or taking the family to an early fixture, the key is getting yourself into the stands while availability is still strong.

This is women’s football played at an extraordinary level — sharp, fast, fearless — right here in Sydney.

Follow @wacaus2026, track the story with #WAC2026 and #DreamFearless, or follow along via their Facebook page and get ready for a month where the city moves as one with the game — secure your spot and join the noise.

Writer

Kelsey Harrington

12 February 2026

Kelsey Harrington is a Melbourne-based writer with a sharp eye for the city's ever-evolving food, wine, arts, and culture scene. Her journey into the creative industry took the scenic route—what started as a passion for capturing Melbourne’s energy through a camera lens led her to Sitchu, where she worked her way up to Melbourne Editor. With over four years in the industry, she’s all about uncovering the best places to eat, drink, and explore. Off the clock? You’ll find her diving into a platter of fresh oysters and crudo, gallery-hopping, or sipping an extra dirty martini while plotting her next adventure.