The Tillies return to home turf this weekend as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ kicks off with live coverage across free to air on 10 and streaming on Paramount+.
Australia opens the tournament in Perth against the Philippines, launching a campaign that carries both continental title ambitions and significant qualification stakes for future World Cup and Olympic tournaments.
10 will broadcast every CommBank Matildas match live, while Paramount+ will stream every game of the competition from the opening whistle through to the final, allowing viewers to follow the entire tournament from start to finish.
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Australia is hosting the event across multiple cities, placing the Matildas firmly on home soil as they attempt to navigate a group stage featuring fixtures against the Philippines, IR Iran and Korea Republic.
Coverage will be led by hosts Tara Rushton and Kat Haddad, supported by sideline reporters Nalin Mastou and Tash Rigby, alongside expert analysis from former Matildas including Grace Gill, Ash Sykes, Elise Kellond Knight, Chloe Logarzo and Tameka Yallop.
Commentary duties will rotate across an extensive lineup featuring Teresa Polias, Cath Cannuli, Pokuah Frimpong, Taryn Heddo, Amy Harrison, Andy Harper and Teo Pellizzeri, combining elite playing experience with established broadcast voices.
CommBank Matildas Group Stage Fixtures on 10 and Paramount+:
Matchday 1
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Coverage 7.00pm AEDT
Kick off 8.00pm AEDT
Matildas vs Philippines
Live on 10 and Paramount+
Matchday 2
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Coverage 7.00pm AEDT
Kick off 8.00pm AEDT
IR Iran vs Matildas
Live on 10 and Paramount+
Matchday 3
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Coverage 7.00pm AEDT
Kick off 8.00pm AEDT
Matildas vs Korea Republic
Live on 10 and Paramount+
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Check out the Ultimate Guide on 10’s website HERE.
Results from the group stage will determine whether Australia advances to the knockout rounds and keeps its pursuit of continental glory alive on home soil.
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ begins Sunday, March 1 and runs through to March 21, with coverage across Australia on 10 and Paramount+.
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