Football Australia and the ABC have today announced a partnership that will see the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ broadcast via live audio, including all CommBank Matildas and knockout matches.
The agreement will see all Australians having access to the entire tournament through ABC Sport and ABC Listen with the coverage to feature a minimum of 17 matches throughout the tournament.
This includes every CommBank Matildas match, selected key fixtures during the Group Stage, all quarter finals, both semi-finals and the final.
ABC Sport will have a dedicated AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 button on ABC Listen for easy accessibility and discoverability for fans.
Tournament news and coverage will feature across the broader ABC network, which includes eight metro radio stations, more than 40 local stations, and over 60 stations on ABC Listen.
Quotes attributable to Football Australia CEO, Martin Kugeler:
"This is an important partnership that ensures live audio coverage of the CommBank Matildas and the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026™ which will extend the reach of the tournament to football and sport fans across the country.
"The ABC has a rich history of supporting football in Australia, and it is exciting that they are back on board to broadcast one of the biggest football tournaments to be played on our shores.
"The CommBank Matildas are one of the most supported teams in the country, and the live audio broadcast on ABC will allow everyone in the nation to get behind the CommBank Matildas and follow their quest to become Asian champions."
Quotes attributable to ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks:
"Securing the rights to the AFC Women's Asia Cup 2026 was about ensuring Australians could access major international sporting events without barriers.
"The AFC Women's Asia Cup is a significant tournament on the global football calendar, and the ABC is pleased to bring it to audiences across Australia as the exclusive audio partner for the event.
"With Australia playing host, it's even more important that audiences across the country can follow the tournament to cheer on our mighty Matildas."
"Our coverage ensures people can follow the competition free and accessible and builds on the ABC's commitment to deliver major national and international sport."
AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™
CommBank Matildas v Philippines
Date: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth
Time: 5:00pm AWST/8:00pm AEDT
Broadcast: Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+
Radio: ABC Sport & ABC Listen
IR Iran v CommBank Matildas
Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Venue: Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
Time: 7:00pm AEST/8:00pm AEDT
Broadcast: Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+
Radio: ABC Sport & ABC Listen
CommBank Matildas v Korea Republic
Date: Sunday, 8 March 2026
Venue: Stadium Australia, Sydney
Time: 8:00pm AEDT
Broadcast: Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+
Radio: ABC Sport & ABC Listen
