Women's Asian Cup: Host, venues, format, teams and everything you need to know with less than 100 days to go

"The AFC Women's Asian Cup heads to Australia next year, as Australia get set to host their second major women's football competition in three years after the 2023 World Cup. From March 1-21 2026, 12 nations will take part in the competition, with a total of 27 matches taking place across Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast. With nine titles under their belt, reigning champions China are the most successful team in the competition."

"Sydney, New South Wales Stadium Australia: 79,500 capacity Stadium Australia, Sydney, will host one group stage match featuring the Matildas, two Quarter-finals, a Semi-final and the Final. Western Sydney Stadium: 30,000 capacity Six group stage matches will be played here Gold Coast, Queensland Gold Coast Stadium: 28,000 capacity Four group stage matches to be held on the Gold Coast, including the Matildas second group match."

Australia will host the AFC Women's Asian Cup from March 1–21, 2026, featuring 12 nations and 27 matches across three venues in Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast. Perth Stadium (60,000) will stage the opening match featuring the Matildas and one semi-final, while Perth Rectangular Stadium (20,500) will host six group matches and two quarter-finals. In Sydney, Stadium Australia (79,500) will host a Matildas group match, two quarter-finals, a semi-final and the final, and Western Sydney Stadium (30,000) will stage six group matches. Gold Coast Stadium (28,000) will host four group matches. China enter as reigning champions with nine titles. Australia was chosen as host after other bids withdrew, with selection confirmed in March 2024.

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