Football Australia and the ABC have partnered to broadcast live audio of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ including all CommBank Matildas matches.
Australians will have access to the entire tournament through ABC Sport and ABC listen with the coverage to feature at least 17 matches throughout the tournament, includes every Matildas match, selected key fixtures during the Group Stage, all quarter finals, both semi-finals and the final. Additionally ABC Sport will have an AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 button on ABC listen for easy accessibility for fans.
Tournament news and coverage will feature across the broader ABC network.
Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler said:
“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.”
ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks said:
“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.”
The Matildas won their opening game, against the Philippines, 1-0. Next up, on Thursday March 5 at 8pm, is Iran.