Football Australia and the NSW Government are thrilled to announce the first home internationals of 2025, with the CommBank Matildas set to take on the Korea Republic in a two-match international friendly series this April.
With just over twelve months until the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicks off, fans will witness a preview featuring two of the premier nations in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
The opening match will see the CommBank Matildas take on the reigning AFC Women’s Asian Cup silver medallists, Korea Republic, on Friday, 4 April 2025 (8:00pm AEDT) at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.
The series will then travel north to Newcastle where the second match will take place on Monday, 7 April 2025 (7:30pm AEST) at McDonald Jones Stadium. This marks the CommBank Matildas’ return to the Hunter for the first time since their Cup of Nations campaign in 2023.
Football Australia CEO, James Johnson, emphasised the significance of these matches in the team’s preparations for the home continental championships.
"We are delighted to secure Korea Republic for our first home international series of 2025. As we build towards the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, facing high-calibre opposition like Korea Republic is crucial in sharpening the team’s competitive edge.
"With the tournament just over a year away, this series offers fans an exciting preview of the level of competition they can expect on home soil. We look forward to seeing our passionate supporters fill Allianz Stadium and McDonald Jones Stadium to back the CommBank Matildas.
"Sydney and Newcastle have always been incredible supporters of the CommBank Matildas, and we are grateful to the NSW Government and the City of Newcastle for their partnership in bringing these matches to NSW. Their support ensures Australian fans continue to experience world-class football at home," Johnson concluded.
NSW Sports Minister Steve Kamper said: “We’re excited to announce two new major events for NSW with the Matildas secured to play at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium and Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium against Korea Republic.
“It’s going to be an incredibly exciting 12 months of international football for the Matildas culminating in next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup tournament with Sydney recently announced as a host city,” Kamper concluded.
The match between the CommBank Matildas and Korea Republic in Sydney is supported proudly by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
The CommBank Matildas two-match international series against Korea Republic will be available for fans to watch live thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia.
CommBank Matildas vs Korea Republic Women’s National Team Ticketing Information
Allianz Stadium, Sydney – Friday 4 April, 2025
Tickets will go on pre-sale for Football Australia Account Holders on Monday, 10 February at 10.00am AEDT with General Public tickets available on Tuesday, 11 February at 4pm AEDT. Tickets from Ticketek.
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle – Monday, 7 April 2025
Tickets will go on pre-sale for Football Australia Account Holders on Wednesday, 12 February at 10.00am AEDT with General Public tickets available on Thursday, 13 February at 4.00pm AEDT. Tickets from Ticketmaster.
$2 (plus GST) from every ticket sold will be donated to the CommBank ParaMatildas and CommBank Pararoos, Australia's CP national teams for male and female footballers with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or symptoms from a stroke.
Prices will start from $32 Adult, $25 Concession $22 Junior, and $86 Family.
Full ticketing information is available from the official CommBank Matildas website at matildas.com.au.
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COMMBANK MATILDAS | MARCH/APRIL 2025 INTERNATIONALS
CommBank Matildas v Korea Republic
Date: Friday, 4 April 2025
Kick-off: 8.00pm AEDT
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Broadcast: Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets
CommBank Matildas v Korea Republic
Date: Monday, 7 April 2025
Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Broadcast: Paramount+ exclusive
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets