Football Australia have announced that the Australia Cup 2024 Final Rounds Playoffs will return to Darwin, with two matches between A-Leagues sides to be held on 23 and 24 July.
Brisbane Roar will face Perth Glory on 23 July, before Newcastle Jets take on Western United the following day at Darwin Football Stadium at Larrakia Park, with both matches to kick off at 7pm local time.
The two victorious teams will qualify for the Australia Cup Round of 32, joining the top eight teams from the Isuzu UTE A-League regular season as well as 22 Member Federation clubs from a variety of levels and locations from right across Australia’s football ecosystem.
The Australia Cup is the nation’s largest knockout competition of any sport, with over 750 clubs taking part in what is the 10th Anniversary of the competition in its modern form.
“From our senior and youth national teams to Football Australia competitions such as the Australia Cup, we are committed to our strategy of taking elite football to as many cities as possible to showcase established or emerging talent to different audiences and support the growth of football across the whole of Australia,” Football Australia CEO James Johnson said.
“The past 12 months for Football Australia have seen a huge period of growth due in part to deliberately taking football activity to each corner of our country, and we are excited that Darwin will once again be hosting the Australia Cup 2024 Final Rounds Playoffs.
“The Australia Cup Playoffs will provide football fans and event goers throughout the Northern Territory and beyond with the opportunity to attend two high quality matches featuring four A-League Men teams from four different states of Australia.
“We are delighted to return to Darwin and the Northern Territory, and I would like to thank the Northern Territory Government, Northern Territory Major Events Company, and Football Northern Territory for their support and commitment to football in Australia.”
Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO, Suzana Bishop said: “After a thrilling Women’s World Cup in Australia and two Australia Cup matches in Darwin last year, it’s fantastic to see professional football return to Darwin for Territorians and visitors alike.
“Held during the middle of the dry season, it’s the perfect time for football fans to come to Darwin to catch two matches that will feature four A-League Men teams, and explore the Top End, from Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks to sampling the delights at the iconic Mindil Beach Sunset Markets.”
Football Northern Territory CEO, Bruce Stalder added: “Firstly, big thanks to James (Johnson) and Football Australia plus Suzana (Bishop) and the Northern Territory Major Events Company team for their support of football in the north. Football NT is honoured to host the Australia Cup Playoffs once again. We encourage travelling fans of the four A-League clubs to extend their stay and enjoy the unique and amazing experience which is the NT in the dry season.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for the local football community once again and I know local football fans will take advantage of the great two-day football event, at a great price and at a great venue.”
Every match in the Australia Cup 2024 Final Rounds – including the Playoffs – will be streamed live and free on 10 Play.
Tickets will go on general sale from 3.30pm local / 4.00pm AEST today, Tuesday, 28 May via australiacup.com.au/tickets.
Australia Cup 2024 Playoffs Match Schedule
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Brisbane Roar FC vs Perth Glory FC
Kick-off: 7.00pm local / 7.30pm AEST
Venue: Darwin Football Stadium at Larrakia Park
Tickets: Viaaustraliacup.com.au/tickets from 3.30pm local / 4.00pm AEST today, Tuesday, 28 May
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Newcastle Jets FC vs Western United FC
Kick-off: 7.00pm local / 7.30pm AEST
Venue: Darwin Football Stadium at Larrakia Park
Tickets: Via australiacup.com.au/tickets from 3.30pm local / 4.00pm AEST today, Tuesday, 28 May
