The CommBank Australian U23s AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026™ Saudi Arabia campaign begins on Thursday, 8 January and here is everything you need to know about how you can watch the action.
Australia has been drawn into Group D and will begin the tournament against Thailand (8 January), China PR (11 January) and Iraq (14 January).
All of Tony Vidmar's side's Group Stage fixtures will take place in Riyadh.
The top two finishers of each group will advance to the knockout stage, with the Final showdown to be contested on January 24, 2026.
How to Watch
All matches at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026™ Saudi Arabia will be shown live and exclusive on Paramount+.
How To Watch On Paramount+
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COMMBANK AUSTRALIAN U23S MATCH DETAILS | 2026 AFC U23 ASIAN CUP™
Australia v Thailand
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Venue: Al Shabab FC Arena, Riyadh
Kick-off: 14:30 local/22:30 AEDT
Broadcast: Paramount+
China PR v Australia
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Venue: Al Shabab FC Arena, Riyadh
Kick-off: 14:30 local/22:30 AEDT
Broadcast: Paramount+
Iraq v Australia
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Venue: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh
Kick-off: 14:30 local/22:30 AEDT
Broadcast: Paramount+
