Get ready for Auckland FC’s inaugural season!
There will be more professional football in Auckland than ever before during the 2024/25 A-Leagues!
Well, it is here Black Knights fans, the day it all starts to feel very real, the fixture list for our inaugural A-League Men’s season has finally dropped.
We will kick off the season at home with a game against the Brisbane Roar on Saturday, October 19th at 5pm. Our first ever league fixture.
But we all know there’s one (make that three) games you’ll all be looking out for – those against a certain Wellington-based club.
Fortunately you won’t have to wait long. On Saturday, November 2 what promises to be one of biggest sporting rivalries in New Zealand gets underway when we travel to Sky Stadium, Wellington for the first ever derby match between Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix.
There are also two return fixtures for fans to look forward to, with the Wellington Phoenix scheduled to play in Auckland at the GO Media Stadium, Mount Smart on Saturday, December 7 and Saturday, February 22. Both games will kick-off at 5pm.
We know you’re excited and so are we.
“The fans, the players, the management team, we’re chomping at the bit to get started and I can guarantee you we’re going to be giving it our all. We’re not here to make up the numbers. As Bill Foley explained when launching the club, we’re here to win,” says Head Coach Steve Corica.
“The games against the Phoenix are going to be huge, I’ve played in plenty of derbies so know what it is like, the atmosphere can be intense. But really, being our debut season, every game is a first and I suspect the fans will bring the noise whoever we’re playing.”
Our central midfielder and Auckland local, Cameron Howieson agreed.
“It is going to be very exciting, obviously. I know a few boys from the national team who play there and they are saying the same. Plus I’ve plenty of family and friends who want to get amongst it,” said Howieson.
“I’m ready for it, the team is ready for it and I think Auckland is ready for it. It’s going to be a phenomenal season and I look forward to the fans coming out to support us.”
Fans will be able to enjoy at least 13 home games, the majority of them kicking off at 5pm, so if you haven’t yet sorted your membership, now really is the time.
“It is all starting to feel very real. You only get one inaugural season and people are tuning in to the fact you only get one chance to be a part of that, to say ‘I was there from the beginning’”, says CEO Nick Becker.
The season consists of 29 rounds, including 3 byes for every team.
Auckland FC will play a total of 26 matches during the 2023-24 season. Out of these, 13 will be home games at GO Media Stadium in Auckland.
The complete season schedule is below:
ROUND 1: HOME
19th Oct | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Brisbane Roar
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 2: HOME
27th Oct | 4pm
Auckland FC vs. Sydney FC
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 3: AWAY
02nd Nov | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Wellington Phoenix
Away – Sky Stadium
ROUND 4: BYE
ROUND 5: AWAY (Unite Round)
24 Nov | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Macarthur FC
Away – Allianz Stadium
ROUND 6: HOME
30 Nov | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Newcastle Jets
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 7: HOME
07 Dec | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Wellington Phoenix
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 8: AWAY
15 Dec | 7pm
Auckland FC vs. Melbourne City
Away – AAMI Park
ROUND 9: HOME
21 Dec | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Western United
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 10: AWAY
28 Dec | 7pm
Auckland FC vs. Central Coast Mariners
Away – Industree Group Stadium
ROUND 11: HOME
01 Jan | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Melbourne Victory
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 12: BYE
ROUND 13: AWAY
11 Jan | 11.45pm
Auckland FC vs. Perth Glory
Away – HBF Park
ROUND 15: HOME
18 Jan | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Melbourne City
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 14: AWAY
22 Jan | 9.30pm
Auckland FC vs. Adelaide United
Away – Coopers Stadium
ROUND 16: AWAY
26 Jan | 7pm
Auckland FC vs. Western Sydney Wanderers
Away – CommBank Stadium
ROUND 17: HOME
01 Feb | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Macarthur FC
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 18: BYE
ROUND 19: AWAY
15 Feb | 8pm
Auckland FC vs. Western United
Away – Ironbark Fields
ROUND 20: HOME
22 Feb | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Wellington Phoenix
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 21: HOME
01 Mar | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Adelaide United
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 22: AWAY
09 Mar | 7pm
Auckland FC vs. Newcastle Jets
Away – McDonald Jones Stadium
ROUND 23: HOME
16 Mar | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Central Coast Mariners
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 24: AWAY
30 Mar | 7pm
Auckland FC vs. Brisbane Roar
Away – Suncorp Stadium
ROUND 25: HOME
05 Apr | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Western Sydney Wanderers
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 26: AWAY
12 Apr | 7pm
Auckland FC vs. Sydney FC
Away – Allianz Stadium
ROUND 27: AWAY
19 Apr | 7pm
Auckland FC vs. Melbourne Victory
Away – AAMI Park
ROUND 28: HOME
27 Apr | 5pm
Auckland FC vs. Perth Glory
Home – GO Media Stadium
ROUND 29: AWAY
03 May | 8pm
Auckland FC vs. Western United
Away – Ironbark Fields
Add all our fixtures to your calendar!
(home games in bold, all kick-off times in NZT).
As per the previous season, the top six sides will qualify for the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Finals Series which will start on the weekend of 9-11 May, with the Grand Final to be played on the weekend of 30 May – 1 June.
As well as entry to the game, members will be entitled to a number of additional benefits including a free gift, discounts on merchandise and special experiences.
“We’re also planning a few very special experiences for our fans who want to travel to away games so stay tuned for those,” added Becker.
Auckland FC’s inaugural season memberships are now on sale, get your membership today!
