Football fans, the wait is finally over! The Isuzu UTE A-League is back for the 2025-26 season, and there’s no better place in Ipswich to catch every moment of the action than the Prince of Wales Hotel Ipswich. Catch the games LIVE on the big screen with cold drinks, great meals, and a buzzing atmosphere.

📅 Season Overview

This season promises to be one of the most exciting yet:

• Kick-off date: Friday 17 October 2025
  
• Teams: 12 clubs competing across Australia and New Zealand
  
• Format: 22 home-and-away matches per club + 4 extra fixtures to balance the schedule
  
• Finals Series: Runs from 1–3 May through to the Grand Final weekend of 23–24 May 2026
  
• Defending Champions: Melbourne City
  

With Western United on conditional hibernation, the league has adjusted its fixture format, but that just means even more big clashes for fans to enjoy.

📅 First Three Rounds of the A-League Men 2025-26 Season

Round 1 – 17 to 19 October 2025

• Adelaide United vs Sydney FC
  
• Brisbane Roar vs Macarthur FC
  
• Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City
  
• Perth Glory vs Wellington Phoenix
  
• Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets
  
• Melbourne Victory vs Western United* (fixture subject to update due to club hibernation)

You can check out the full season draw, including all match dates and kick-off times, right here: A-League Men Full Fixture.

🔥 Opening Round Blockbusters

The first round sets the tone for what’s shaping up to be a huge season:

• Adelaide United vs Sydney FC – A fiery clash to kick things off, and a big test for Airton Andrioli in his Adelaide debut.
  
• Brisbane Roar vs Macarthur FC – Roar fans won’t want to miss this home start as they look to stamp their mark early.
  
• Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City – A heavyweight battle right out of the gate, with the defending champions facing a strong Wanderers side.
  
• Perth Glory vs Wellington Phoenix – The iconic “Distance Derby” never disappoints.
  

Round 1 gives us rivalries, fresh line-ups, and the chance to see how each squad has shaped up after a busy off-season.

⚽ Teams to Watch This Season

• Melbourne City – Can they defend their title and go back-to-back?
  
• Sydney FC – Always a contender, with a mix of young talent and experience.
  
• Brisbane Roar – Local pride is on the line, and the Roar will be eager to deliver for Queensland.
  
• Adelaide United – With a new manager at the helm, expectations are high.
  
• Wellington Phoenix – Kiwi fans always bring the noise, and the team has shown plenty of grit in past seasons.
  

Every team has a story to tell, and every round brings surprise results — the perfect recipe for an unforgettable campaign.

🍻 Why Watch It at Prince of Wales Hotel Ipswich?

At Prince of Wales Hotel, we’re more than just a pub — we’re the home of live sport in Ipswich. Here are a couple of reasons why you want to watch the games at POWH:

• Big screen action with crisp sound and live commentary.
  
• Cold drinks on tap and match-day food specials to keep you fuelled.
  
• Lively atmosphere with mates — the next best thing to being in the stadium!
  

Whether you’re backing the Roar, the Sky Blues, the Reds, or just love the beautiful game, Prince of Wales Hotel Ipswich is the place to be.

📍 Mark Your Calendar

The A-League Men season is long, passionate, and full of twists. You’ll want to plan ahead to catch the biggest clashes and derby days.

👉 Full 2025-26 season fixtures: View Here

With matches almost every week from October to May, you’ll never be short of reasons to head down to the pub, grab a drink, and cheer on your team with mates.

🙌 Join Us for Kick-Off

The countdown is on — the A-League Men 2025-26 season kicks off on Friday 17 October. Gather your friends, wear your team colours, and settle in for an unforgettable season of football right here at Prince of Wales Hotel Ipswich.

See you at the bar for kick-off! 🍻⚽