Football Australia has today announced the CommBank Matildas will head to Adelaide to take on New Zealand at Coopers Stadium on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 (8pm ACDT), marking the team’s first game in the city since May 2024.
Aided through a partnership with the South Australian Government via the South Australian Tourism Commission and Adelaide Venue Management, the match will be the second in a two-match international series against the Football Ferns, during the November/December FIFA Women’s International Window.
The game will provide South Australian fans with the opportunity to support the national team in their final match of the year, as they continue their preparation for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.
Quotes attributable to Football Australia Interim Chief Executive Officer, Heather Garriock:
“We’re thrilled to bring international football back to Adelaide and connect with our passionate South Australian supporters.
“Adelaide has always been a special place for the CommBank Matildas, and the support we've received here over the years has been incredible.
“Playing in front of a home crowd against New Zealand offers a fantastic opportunity to build momentum ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ and this will be the final chance to see the CommBank Matildas in action ahead of the tournament.
“I’d like to thank the South Australian Government for their continued support of women’s football and their commitment to bringing world-class sporting events to the state.”
Quotes attributable to South Australia Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Zoe Bettison MP:
“It is incredibly exciting to be welcoming back the Australian national women’s football team, in what is their final match of the year ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026”
“Hosting world-class sporting teams like the Commbank Matildas puts South Australia in the international sporting spotlight and further strengthens our State’s dynamic events calendar.”
“The Matildas’ return underscores the remarkable rise in girls and women playing football across South Australia and is set to further inspire the next generation of girls to take up football, building on the incredible growth in female participation seen since FIFA Women’s World Cup.:
“The CommBank Matildas have captured the hearts of Australians in recent years, and we know South Australian fans will once again come out in droves to welcome them here in Adelaide.”
Quotes attributable to Martin Radcliffe, Chief Executive Officer - Adelaide Venue Management, operators of Coopers Stadium:
“Today’s announcement is a real coup for South Australia, and Coopers Stadium – our state’s home of football.
“As passionate supporters of women’s football, it’s an incredible honour for us to be able to host the CommBank Matildas as they continue their march towards the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.
“Women’s football is enjoying great popularity here in South Australia, and we can’t wait to welcome a full house of fans, and aspiring Matildas, to Coopers Stadium in December to see our national team in action.”
The CommBank Matildas’ international series against New Zealand will be broadcast live thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia.
CommBank Matildas vs New Zealand Women’s National Team Ticketing Information
Coopers Stadium, Adelaide – Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Tickets available at Ticketek. On sale timings are as follows:
- FA+ Members exclusive presale - 10am ACDT, Thursday, 23 October 2025
- Join FA+ here by 8am AEDT to be included in the presale and receive a 15% discount
- Football Australia account holders presale – 2pm ACDT, Thursday 23 October 2025
- General Public on sale – 2pm ACDT, Friday 24 October 2025
Prices will start from $42 Adult, $34 Concession $25 Junior, and $109 Family.
$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.
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COMMBANK MATILDAS | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025 | MATCH SCHEDULE
CommBank Matildas v New Zealand
Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
Kick-off: 7.30pm AEDT
Venue: polytec Stadium, Gosford
Broadcast: Paramount+ Exclusive
Tickets: Pre-sale from 10am AEDT on Thursday, 23 October 2025. General Public On-sale from 2pm AEDT on Friday, 24 October 2025. Tickets from Ticketek.
CommBank Matildas v New Zealand
Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Kick-off: 8pm ACDT
Venue: Coopers Stadium, Adelaide
Broadcast: Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+
Tickets: Pre-sale from 10am ACDT on Thursday, 23 October 2025. General Public On-sale from 2pm ACDT on Frida,y 24 October 2025. Tickets from Ticketek.