NSW Gov
The Minns Labor Government today announced that Sydney will play host to two of the biggest teams in world football next year, with Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur confirmed as the headline clubs for the Sydney Super Cup 2026.
The four-team tournament will be staged exclusively in Sydney, with the English Premier League giants taking on Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC, before facing off against each other in a blockbuster 'London Derby' in the Harbour City.
Three matches will be played across Accor Stadium and Allianz Stadium, attracting thousands of local supporters and international visitors. The event is forecast to deliver more than $25 million into the NSW visitor economy.
Hosting the Sydney Super Cup supports the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035, which sets an ambitious goal to grow the visitor economy to $91 billion across the next decade. A key pillar of the Strategy is delivering a dynamic, nation-leading calendar of major events that drives visitation and supports the jobs and businesses that rely on year-round tourism.
The Sydney Super Cup 2026 kicks off at Accor Stadium on 29 July with Chelsea FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, followed by Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea FC at Accor Stadium on 1 August.
The tournament concludes with Tottenham Hotspur vs Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium on 5 August.
Match arrangements will be finalised as part of standard international match sanctioning.
Additionally, in a major win for Sydney and women's football, Chelsea FC Women will travel to Sydney to take on the A-League Women All Stars at Allianz Stadium on 12 August. Chelsea's star-studded squad features Matildas fan favourites Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter, promising a blockbuster night of elite women's football and a major boost for Sydney's visitor economy.
Today's announcement further strengthens Sydney's stellar line-up of major sporting events for 2026, joining the United Cup, New Year's Ashes Test, Sydney Sail Grand Prix, AFC Women's Asian Cup, Sydney 500, State of Origin, NRL and NRLW Grand Finals, Rugby League World Cup and the TCS Sydney Marathon Abbott World Marathon Major
Tickets are on-sale from Friday, 12 December 2025 from 1pm. For more information, go to www.sydneysupercup.com
Minister for Jobs and Tourism and Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
"Sydney has kicked another goal as Australia's home of football, with two of the world's best clubs coming to compete in the Sydney Super Cup 2026.
"Alongside this blockbuster, we're thrilled to announce a marquee women's fixture. Chelsea FC Women will take on the Women's A-League All Stars.
"These four matches will give visiting fans the chance an extended stay in our beautiful Harbour City, taking in our iconic natural attractions and vibrant cultural experiences in one of the world's great sporting destinations.
"As we work towards our goal of a $91 billion visitor economy, major events like this are crucial - they help create memorable experiences that inspire visitors to stay longer, return again and explore more of our great state."
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