Welcome to your ultimate guide to the Isuzu UTE A-League Finals Series, with six teams set to battle to become Champions in 2025.
The 2024-25 campaign is the 20th in Isuzu UTE A-League history. Sydney FC’s record of five Championships is under threat, with Melbourne Victory (four) capable of equalling their Big Blue rivals with a fifth title – but they’ll need to come from fifth place to achieve that feat.
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Meanwhile, Auckland FC are looking to complete a Premiership/Championship double in the club’s inaugural campaign, having finished on top of the table in 2024-25.
Melbourne City, Adelaide United and Western United are all vying for their second Championship respectively, while the in-form Western Sydney Wanderers join Auckland in the quest to lift their maiden Championship trophy.
The Finals Series kicks off on May 9 and with so much to play for, this is everything you need to know including broadcast and ticket information, Finals Series structure, key dates, storylines and so much more.
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A-League Finals Format and Schedule
The 2025 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 2025 Finals Series kicks off on the weekend of 9-11 May with the Grand Final scheduled for the weekend of 31 May – 1 June.
Auckland FC are the Premiers and, having secured top spot, sit out week one of the Finals Series. Both Auckland and second-placed City have a week-one bye and have progressed directly to the Semi-Finals.
Western United finished third and will host Adelaide United at Ironbark Fields on Friday, May 9 in the first Elimination Final. Then, fourth-placed Western Sydney Wanderers will host fifth-placed Melbourne Victory at CommBank Stadium on Saturday, May 10.
The highest-ranked Elimination Final winner will face Melbourne City in a two-legged Semi-Final, with Auckland meeting the lowest-ranked Elimination Final winner.
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Full Finals Series structure
Week 1: Elimination Finals
- Western United v Adelaide United, 7:35pm AEST on Friday May 9 at Ironbark Fields, Tarneit – LIVE on Paramount+
- Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory, 7:35pm AEST on Saturday May 10 at CommBank Stadium, Parramatta – LIVE on on Paramount+ and 10 Bold
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Week 2: Semi Finals (Leg 1), Friday 16 May – Sunday 18 May
- Lowest Placed Elimination Final Winner vs Auckland FC
- Highest Placed Elimination Final Winner vs Melbourne City
Week 3: Semi Finals (Leg 2), Friday 23 May – Sunday 25 May
- Auckland FC vs Lowest Placed Elimination Final Winner, 4:00pm AEST (6:00pm NZT) on Saturday, May 24 at Go Media Stadium – LIVE on Paramount+ and Sky Spot NZ
- Melbourne City vs Highest Placed Elimination Final Winner, 7:35pm AEST at AAMI Park – LIVE on 10BOLD, 10 Play, Paramount+ and Sky Sport (NZ)
Week 4: Grand Final, Saturday 31 May – Kick off time TBC
- Highest ranked Semi Final Winner vs Lowest ranked Semi Final Winner
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Venue and Ticket Information
Elimination Finals
Western United host Adelaide United at Ironbark Fields on Friday, May 9 in the first Elimination Final of the Finals Series. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, May 6 at 11am AEST for same seat and member presale. Same seat offsale then begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 11am AEST before the general public onsale begins on Wednesday, May 7 at 2pm AEST.
Western Sydney Wanderers then host Melbourne Victory at CommBank Stadium on Saturday, May 10. The same seat and member presale begin on Monday, May 5; the same seat offsale commences at 10am AEST on Tuesday, May 6 before the commencement of general public onsale at 1pm AEST on Tuesday, May 6.
Elimination Final: Western Sydney Wanderers v. Melbourne Victory
Monday 5 May, 2025 @ 10am – Same seat and Member PRE-SALE
Tuesday 6 May, 2025 @ 1pm – General Public ON-SALE
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Elimination Final: Western United v. Adelaide United
Tuesday 6 May, 2025 @ 11am – Same seat and Member PRE-SALE
Wednesday 7 May, 2025 @ 2pm – General Public ON-SALE
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Semi-Finals
Ticket details for Auckland FC and Melbourne City’s Semi-Final home legs are below:
Semi-Final Leg 2: Auckland FC v. TBC
Monday 5 May, 2025 @ 10am (AEST) / 12pm (NZT) – Same Seat and Member PRE-SALE
Tuesday 6 May, 2025 @ 1pm (AEST) / 3pm (NZT) – General Public ON-SALE
Semi-Final Leg 2: Melbourne City v. TBC
Thursday 8 May, 2025 @ 10am – Same Seat and Home Member PRE-SALE
Monday 12 May, 2025 @ 10am – Member PRE-SALE
Tuesday 13 May, 2025 @ 1pm – General Public ON-SALE
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Key Teams to Watch in A-League Finals 2025
Auckland FC are in pursuit of an historic Premiership/Championship double in the club’s first season; having captured the interest of an incredible supporter base, the Black Knights will draw big crowds through their maximum of three Finals Series fixtures on the road to what they will hope will be a home Grand Final and a landmark Championship title.
Sixth-placed Adelaide only just snuck into the top six and their survival ensured the tenure of outgoing head coach and club legend Carl Veart rolls on for at least one more weekend.
Should Adelaide shock Western United on Friday night, Veart will oversee another two games in a Semi-Final battle against Auckland FC.
Western Sydney Wanderers, meanwhile, finished fourth off the back of a 12-game unbeaten streak heading into the Finals Series.
A win over Melbourne Victory on Saturday night would extend that streak to 13, and equal the club’s longest-ever unbeaten run. Alen Stajcic’s Wanderers are the form side of the competition and shape as a genuine dark horse for the title on current form.
Memorable Moments from Past A-League Finals
In 20 years of Finals Series action, the Isuzu UTE A-League has served up drama aplenty.
It’s produced heroes and villains, fairytale stories, elation for those who clinch the ultimate prize, and heartbreak for those who fall short.
From Riley McGree’s scorpion kick for the Jets, to IsaÃas’ iconic free-kick for Adelaide United (“Si, señor, si!”), Kevin Muscat crashing the post in a penalty shootout, Ange Postecoglou’s Brisbane Roar’s stirring Grand Final comeback against Central Coast and so much more, the highs and lows of finals football have highlighted how the raised stakes of a knockout fixture can produce moments never forgotten, with the stars of our game at the heart of the action.
Re-live some of the most iconic moments of Finals Series fixtures below.
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How to Follow A-League Finals 2025
For Australian viewers, the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 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 2025 Finals Series, including Auckland FC, 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 2025 Finals Series will consist of seven games, as six teams vye for the Isuzu UTE A-League’s ultimate prize.
In less than one month’s time, a Champion will be crowned. Make sure you get your tickets to one of seven Finals Series fixtures as the 20th season of the Isuzu UTE A-League hurtles toward its dramatic conclusion.
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