Welcome to your ultimate guide to the Isuzu UTE A-League Finals Series, with six teams set to battle to become Champions in 2026.
Read on below to find out everything you need to know from ticket information to kick off times, broadcast information to the Finals Series layout – it’s all featured in one place.
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Premiership winners Newcastle Jets and second-placed Adelaide United will enjoy the week off and as such, will no doubt be watching on to find out who they’ll face in the semi-finals.
Premiership winners in their first season, Auckland FC will be out to book their ticket to the semi-finals but in order to do so they’ll have to defeat reigning Champions Melbourne City.
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That game is the first of two Elimination Finals to be played on Saturday, with the game kicking off at 3pm AEST at Go Media Stadium.
Then, all eyes will be on AAMI Park as two of the Isuzu UTE A-League’s most successful clubs lock horns in a mouthwatering Big Blue.
Fourth-placed Melbourne Victory host fifth-placed Sydney FC at 7:40pm AEST on Saturday night for the right to play in the semi-finals.
Elimination Finals tickets
Tickets for the Isuzu UTE A-League Elimination Finals and Semi-Final Leg 2 go on sale Tuesday 28 April from 9am (AEST/NZ) for ticketed members, 12pm for non-ticketed members, and 4pm for the general public.
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A-League Finals Format and Schedule
The 2026 Finals Series will follow last season’s format, beginning with two Elimination Finals.
The two Elimination Final winners will advance to a two-legged Semi-Final against the top two sides, with the winners qualifying for the Grand Final.
The Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series kicks off on the weekend of 2nd – 3rd May with the Grand Final scheduled for the weekend of 23rd – 24th May.
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Newcastle Jets are the Premiers and, having secured top spot, sit out week one of the Finals Series. Both the Jets and second-placed Adelaide United have a week-one bye and have progressed directly to the Semi-Finals.
Auckland FC finished third and will host sixth-placed Melbourne City at Go Media Stadium on Saturday, May 2 in the first Elimination Final. Then, fourth-placed Melbourne Victory will host fifth-placed Sydney FC at AAMI Park later that same evening.
The highest-ranked Elimination Final winner will face Adelaide United in a two-legged Semi-Final, with Newcastle Jets meeting the lowest-ranked Elimination Final winner.
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Full Finals Series Structure
Week 1: Elimination Finals
- Auckland FC v Melbourne City, 3pm AEST on Saturday May 2 at Go Media Stadium, Auckland – LIVE on Paramount+
- Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC, 7:40pm AEST on Saturday May 2 at AAMI Park, Melbourne – LIVE on on Paramount+ and Network 10
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Week 2: Semi Finals (Leg 1), 8-10 May
- Lowest Placed Elimination Final Winner vs Newcastle Jets (1)
- Highest Placed Elimination Final Winner vs Adelaide United (2)
Week 3: Semi Finals (Leg 2), 15-17 May
- Newcastle Jets (1) vs Lowest Placed Elimination Final Winner, 7.40pm AEST on Saturday 16 May at McDonald Jones Stadium
- Adelaide United (2) vs Highest Placed Elimination Final Winner, 7.35pm AEST on Friday 15 May at Coopers Stadium.
Week 4: Grand Final, 23-24 May
- Highest Ranked Semi Final Winner vs Lowest Ranked Semi Final Winner
Venue and Ticket Information
Elimination Finals
Auckland FC v Melbourne City – Saturday, May 2
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ 9am (AEST) – TICKETED MEMBERS
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ Midday – NON-TICKETED MEMBERS
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ 4pm (AEST) – GENERAL PUBLIC
Ticketed Members can access a 20% discount in an exclusive window from 9am to 4pm (AEST for matches in Australia and NZT for matches in NZ) on Tuesday 28 April, while non-ticketed Members can access a 10% discount from midday to 4pm (AEST for matches in Australia and NZT for matches in NZ) on the same day.
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Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC – Saturday, May 2
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ 9am (AEST) – TICKETED MEMBERS
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ Midday – NON-TICKETED MEMBERS
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ 4pm (AEST) – GENERAL PUBLIC
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Ticketed Members can access a 20% discount in an exclusive window from 9am to 4pm (AEST for matches in Australia and NZT for matches in NZ) on Tuesday 28 April, while non-ticketed Members can access a 10% discount from midday to 4pm (AEST for matches in Australia and NZT for matches in NZ) on the same day.
Semi-Finals (Leg 1)
Fixture and Ticketing information will be available following the conclusion of the Elimination Finals.
Semi-Finals (Leg 2)
Adelaide United v Highest Placed Elim Final Winner: Friday, May 15 – 7.35pm (AEST) @ Coopers Stadium
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ 9am (AEST) – TICKETED MEMBERS
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ Midday – NON-TICKETED MEMBERS
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ 4pm (AEST) – GENERAL PUBLIC
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Newcastle Jets v Lowest Placed Elim Final Winner: Saturday, May 16 – 7:40pm (AEST) @ McDonald Jones Stadium
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ 9am (AEST) – TICKETED MEMBERS
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ Midday – NON-TICKETED MEMBERS
Tuesday 28th April, 2026 @ 4pm (AEST) – GENERAL PUBLIC
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How a crazy final weekend sorted the Top Six
Having led the league table for the vast majority of the season Newcastle Jets sealed their first ever Premiership on the penultimate round of the campaign, and then followed up that success with a 4-0 thumping of rivals Central Coast Mariners in the F3 Derby.
Adelaide United sealed second spot on the ladder in the most dramatic fashion, with striker Luka Jovanovic scoring a 98th minute winner against Melbourne City at AAMI Park to see the Reds move from the Elimination Finals to the Semi-Finals in the blink of an eye.
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That late Jovanovic goal subsequently saw Auckland FC go from having the week off to then having to host an Elimination Final, however their third placed finish ensured they’ll be at home at Go Media Stadium on Saturday.
Melbourne Victory finished the season in fourth place after a comprehensive 2-0 win over wooden spooners Western Sydney Wanderers helped them seal a home Elimination Final at AAMI Park.
Sydney FC looked as though they were on course to seal a second-placed finish on the final day of the regular season as they twice led Auckland FC at Allianz Stadium, only to concede a late goal which saw them drop down to fifth on the ladder.
Finally, reigning Champions Melbourne City were also vying to finish in the home Elimination Finals slots but Adelaide’s late, late show at AAMI Park ultimately saw them finish sixth on the ladder and, as such, booked them an Elimination Final date against Auckland FC.
How to Follow the 2026 A-League Finals Series
For Australian viewers, the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series matches will be shown live across a mix of Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+.
For New Zealand viewers, every match of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series is available live on Sky Sport and streamed on Sky Sport Now.
Keep up to date with everything you need to know ahead of the Finals Series by following the A-Leagues on social media:
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The 2026 Finals Series will consist of seven games, as six teams compete for the Isuzu UTE A-League’s ultimate prize.
On the weekend of May 23/24, a Champion will be crowned so make sure you get your tickets to one of seven Finals Series fixtures as the 21st season of the Isuzu UTE A-League hurtles toward its dramatic conclusion.
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