Football Australia has confirmed that AAMI Park, Melbourne will host the Hahn Australia Cup Final 2026 between South Melbourne FC and Melbourne Victory FC on Saturday, 10 October.
The showpiece fixture will mark the first all-Victorian Hahn Australia Cup Final of the modern era, bringing together one of Australian football's most historic clubs and one of the most successful teams in the competition's history.
South Melbourne secured its place in the Final with a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Lions FC at Lakeside Stadium, with substitute Bul Juach scoring a second-half hat-trick.
The result sees South Melbourne advance to its maiden Hahn Australia Cup Final after previously reaching the Semi-Finals in 2017 and 2024, while becoming the third non-A-League club to reach the decider.
Melbourne Victory were the first side to book their place in the Final, defeating Sydney FC 2-0 at Jubilee Stadium on Wednesday, 9 September.
Keegan Jelacic opened the scoring inside two minutes before a second half own goal sealed Victory's passage to a fourth Hahn Australia Cup Final.
Victory has previously lifted the trophy in 2015 and 2021, both at AAMI Park, and finished runners-up to Macarthur FC at the same venue in 2024.
Quotes attributable to Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, Martin Kugeler:
"An all-Victorian Final between South Melbourne FC and Melbourne Victory FC is an exciting way to conclude the Hahn Australia Cup 2026.
"Both clubs have proud histories and passionate supporter bases, and AAMI Park provides a fantastic stage for the occasion.
"This year's competition has again showcased the depth of Australian football, with South Melbourne reaching a maiden Final and Melbourne Victory progressing to a fourth decider.
"We look forward to welcoming supporters from both clubs and across the football community to AAMI Park for what will be a memorable Final."
Quotes attributable to Football Australia Executive Director of Football, Heather Garriock:
"The Hahn Australia Cup has been a significant addition to the Australian football calendar since its inception in 2014, and it's meant a lot to the NPL and community clubs across the country.
"To have such a historic club taking on one of the A-League's most successful clubs in the final, especially in a local derby, is a watershed moment for the Australia Cup.
"It will be the perfect culmination of another wonderful Australia Cup, where 777 clubs across Australia have competed, and we've witnessed some amazing matches to this point."
Tickets for the Hahn Australia Cup Final 2026 will go on sale on Monday, 21 September, with Football Australia's FA+ members joining South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory members at 10am with an exclusive pre-sale and discount window.
Football fans with a free Football Account will also receive a pre-sale period from 1pm, with General Public able to purchase from 4pm.
The Hahn Australia Cup Final 2026 will be broadcast on Network 10 and Paramount+.
Match Details:
Hahn Australia Cup Final 2026
South Melbourne FC v Melbourne Victory FC
Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick-off: 7.35pm AEDT
Broadcast: Network 10 and Paramount+
