The Wellington Phoenix men and women will test themselves against A-Leagues opposition in the lead-up to their 2025-26 seasons.
The Phoenix men will head to New South Wales over the next three weeks to play three pre-season matches ahead of their Isuzu UTE A-League season opener against the Glory in Perth next month.
The men will play Sydney FC this Friday (September 26), Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday, October 4 and Central Coast Mariners on the weekend of October 11/12.
The team will travel directly to Western Australia after the match against the Mariners and spend the week in Perth preparing for their opening round fixture.
The Phoenix women will have a week-long training camp in Sydney next month and will play two matches against A-League teams.
They will take on reigning champions Central Coast Mariners on Sunday, October 12 before playing Sister City Cup rivals Western Sydney Wanderers the following Friday (October 17).
A number of the women’s squad are then likely to be away for the international break that follows on the eve of the Ninja A-League season.
The Phoenix have a bye in the opening round before hosting Canberra United at Sky Stadium on Saturday, November 8.
Pre-season matches in Australia:
Phoenix men vs Sydney FC – Friday, September 26
Phoenix men vs Western Sydney Wanders, Saturday, October 4
Phoenix men vs Central Coast Mariners, Date TBC
Phoenix women vs Central Coast Mariners – Sunday, October 12
Phoenix women vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Friday, October 17
Main image: Cam McIntosh/Photomac.
