Ninja A-League 2026/27 season schedule and squad updates

The 2026/27 Ninja A-League season is scheduled to commence on Saturday, October 17. The campaign will consist of 11 teams playing 20 home-and-away matches over 22 matchweeks. The regular season concludes between April 10 and 11, followed by an international break. The Finals Series is set to begin on the weekend of April 24-25, leading to the Grand Final scheduled for May 15-16, 2027.

Matchweek 1 features several opening fixtures, including Newcastle Jets against Perth Glory, Western Sydney Wanderers against Melbourne Victory, and Brisbane Roar against Central Coast Mariners. Other opening matches include Wellington Phoenix hosting Melbourne City and Sydney FC facing Adelaide United. Canberra United will have a bye during the first week.

In preparation for the season, squad updates have been released for the women's competition. Melbourne City has integrated five City Academy products into the first-team group, including Chelsea Biggs, Layla Habib, Dali Gorr Burchmore, Gemma Radipitse, and Keira Sarris. Additionally, player jersey numbers have been finalized, with Cortnee Vine taking the number nine shirt.