CommBank Matildas return to South Australia’s home of football for final game of the year
Posted 22 October 2025
The CommBank Matildas will light up Coopers Stadium – South Australia’s home of football – later this year when they take on Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand on 2 December, 2025.
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 and 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.
Coopers Stadium last hosted the national team in November 2019 during an international friendly against Chile. The upcoming fixture against the New Zealand side will see international football return to Coopers Stadium for the first time since it played host to five sold-out matches during the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ 2023.
Martin Radcliffe, Chief Executive Officer – Adelaide Venue Management, which operates Coopers Stadium, comments, “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.”
Heather Garriock, Interim Chief Executive Officer Football Australia adds, “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.”
The match is supported through a partnership with the South Australian Government via the South Australian Tourism Commission and Adelaide Venue Management.
Tickets for the match will go on sale to FA+ Members at 10am ACDT, Thursday 23 October 2025, 2:00pm for Football Australia account holders while General Public tickets will be on sale at 2:00pm ACDT, Friday 24 October 2025.
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