Sydney, the countdown starts now! The CommBank Matildas will face Korea Republic this April, as the journey to the home AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ ramps up.

Join us, in welcoming back hometown heroes Alanna Kennedy, Caitlin Foord and Ellie Carpenter, for this highly anticipated fixture at Allianz Stadium.

Football Australia and the NSW Government are thrilled to announce the first home internationals of 2025, with the CommBank Matildas set to take on the Korea Republic in a two-match international friendly series this April.

With just over twelve months until the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ kicks off, fans will witness a preview featuring two of the premier nations in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

The opening match will see the CommBank Matildas take on the reigning AFC Women’s Asian Cup silver medalists, Korea Republic, on Friday, 4 April 2025 (8:00pm AEDT) at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

The series will then travel north to Newcastle where the second match will take place on Monday, 7 April 2025 (7:30pm AEST) at McDonald Jones Stadium. This marks the CommBank Matildas’ return to the Hunter for the first time since their Cup of Nations campaign in 2023.

Football Australia CEO, James Johnson, emphasised the significance of these matches in the team’s preparations for the home continental championships.

"We are delighted to secure Korea Republic for our first home international series of 2025. As we build towards the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, facing high-calibre opposition like Korea Republic is crucial in sharpening the team’s competitive edge.

"With the tournament just over a year away, this series offers fans an exciting preview of the level of competition they can expect on home soil. We look forward to seeing our passionate supporters fill Allianz Stadium and McDonald Jones Stadium to back the CommBank Matildas.

Mary Fowler celebrating her goal against Canada at Allianz Stadium. Australia celebrates a goal against Canada at Allianz Stadium, Sydney in September, 2022.

"Sydney and Newcastle have always been incredible supporters of the CommBank Matildas, and we are grateful to the NSW Government and the City of Newcastle for their partnership in bringing these matches to NSW. Their support ensures Australian fans continue to experience world-class football at home," Johnson concluded.

NSW Sports Minister Steve Kamper said: “We’re excited to announce two new major events for NSW with the Matildas secured to play at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium and Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium against Korea Republic.

“It’s going to be an incredibly exciting 12 months of international football for the Matildas culminating in next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup tournament with Sydney recently announced as a host city,” Kamper concluded.

Katrina Gorry celebrates her teammate Clare Hunt following her goal during the Cup of Nations against Jamaica at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. The match between the CommBank Matildas and Korea Republic in Sydney is supported proudly by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

The CommBank Matildas two-match international series against Korea Republic will be available for fans to watch live thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia.

Fans can watch CommBank Matildas matches LIVE and free on 10 Play in 2025

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• Watch 2024 Matildas matches On demand on 10 Play here

10 Play will publish the full match replays and highlights of the Matildas away fixtures 36 hours after the completion of each respective match.

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Stay tuned for further announcements