Welcome to your ultimate guide to the Isuzu UTE A-League Finals Series.
Following the weekend’s Elimination Finals, just FOUR teams remain in the 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 are back in action this coming week having earned the week off whilst the Elimination Finals took place.
Premiership winners in their first season, Auckland FC defeated Melbourne City on penalties on Saturday to book a two-legged date with Adelaide United in the Semi-Finals.
Meanwhile Premiership winners Newcastle Jets will now face Sydney FC in a two legged Semi-Final after the Sky Blues triumphed over Melbourne Victory 1-0 in a Big Blue Elimination Final.
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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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Full Finals Series Structure
Week 2: Semi Finals (Leg 1), 8-10 May
- Auckland FC v Adelaide United – 4pm AEST on Saturday 9 May at Go Media Stadium.
- Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets – 7:40pm AEST on Saturday 9 May at Allianz Stadium
Week 3: Semi Finals (Leg 2), 15-17 May
- Adelaide United v Auckland FC – 7.35pm AEST on Friday 15 May at Coopers Stadium.
- Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC – 7.40pm AEST on Saturday 16 May at McDonald Jones Stadium
Week 4: Grand Final, 23-24 May
- Highest Ranked Semi Final Winner vs Lowest Ranked Semi Final Winner
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Venue and Ticket Information
Semi-Finals (Leg 1)
Ticketed Members can access a 20% discount in an exclusive window on Monday 4 May:
- From 9am to 4pm AEST for matches in Australia.
- From 9am to 4pm NZT for matches in New Zealand.
Non-ticketed Members can access a 10% discount in an exclusive window on Monday 4 May:
- From 12pm to 4pm AEST for matches in Australia.
- From midday to 4pm NZT for matches in New Zealand.
Tickets for the General Public go on sale on Monday 4 May:
- From 4pm NZT for matches in New Zealand.
- From 4pm AEST for matches in Australia.
Semi-Finals (Leg 2)
Adelaide United v Auckland FC: 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 Sydney FC: 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 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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