New era for A-League ready to kick-off Friday
A bold new era of the A-League kicks-off Friday at AAMI Park and as always, you can keep up with all the football action on Austadiums.
Officially rebranded as the Isuzu UTE A-League Men, and the W-League now known as A-League Women, both competitions sit under the ‘A-Leagues’ banner and are operated by the Australian Premier Leagues (APL) – a separate entity away from Football Australia.
There is also a new broadcast partner, with matches to be shown on Channel 10 and streaming service Paramount+ in Australia, meaning matches will no longer be broadcast on Foxtel and Kayo. More info on how to watch the A-Leagues below.
Reigning champions Melbourne City host Brisbane Roar in the season-opener at AAMI Park on Friday night. Covid restrictions have eased in Melbourne to allow 50% capacity, meaning up to 15,000 spectators can attend the Melbourne venue.
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It’s a triple-header on Saturday with the Sydney derby at CommBank Stadium between the Wanderers and Sky Blues kicking-off at 7:45pm. With no capacity restrictions in place in NSW, a big crowd is expected at the western Sydney stadium, and the match will also be shown live on Channel 10’s primary channel. Also kicking off at the same time is Western United v Melbourne Victory at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong.
Perth Glory, featuring big-name recruit Daniel Sturridge, then host Adelaide United at HBF Park at 10:05pm AEDT (7:05pm local time). Round one wraps up on Sunday with Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners at McDonald Jones Stadium and Macarthur FC v Wellington Phoenix at Campbelltown Stadium.
Austadiums is the only website to integrate all major sports fixtures, including A-League matches, as well as results and crowd attendance figures. Get venue info, stadium seating maps, directions, buy tickets through official ticketing partners and even book nearby accommodation. You can also get live scores from every game around the country.
The A-League Women’s season (formerly the W-League) will begin on December 3, with new team Wellington Phoenix hosting the Western Sydney Wanderers at WIN Stadium in Wollongong. View the full fixture here.
How to watch the A-League Men
All matches from the A-League Men and Women’s competitions will be streamed live on new streaming service Paramount+, while Channel 10 will broadcast one game on its primary FTA channel each Saturday night and also stream it for free on 10play. The Paramount+ app is available on various devices including Apple TV and Google TV. It will soon be available on smart TV’s including Samsung – but isn’t just yet. You can also download the app onto your mobile device including iPhones and Androids.
What is KEEPUP?
KEEPUP is the new digital platform created by the Australian Premier Leagues, featuring content not only on the A-Leagues, but also all the major leagues around the world. You can visit the KEEPUP website or download the KEEPUP app onto your mobile device to enjoy free content including news and video. It effectively replaces the My Football Live app for A-Leagues content – however that app will remain for Football Australia content, including the Socceroos, Matildas and FFA Cup.
