CommBank Matildas to face New Zealand in key International Friendly at polytec Stadium
The CommBank Matildas are returning to the Central Coast for an important international friendly against the New Zealand Football Ferns – a key lead-up match ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.
Football Australia has announced that the Matildas will host New Zealand for a two-match series during the November/December FIFA women’s international window.
Thanks to the support of the NSW Government through its tourism and major events authority, Destination NSW, the CommBank Matildas will kick off the series at polytec Stadium, Gosford, on Friday 28 November 2025 (7:30pm AEDT), taking on Oceania’s strongest team.
The match will provide fans with another opportunity to support the national team as they continue their preparation on the road to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.
Tickets for the match go on sale to FA+ Members from 10am Thursday 23 October. General Public tickets go on sale 2pm Friday 24 October via Ticketek.
The polytec Stadium team has curated a range of corporate hospitality packages and premium experiences for this iconic fixture. Packages are on sale now exclusively here
Australia has played the Football Ferns 50 times in A internationals, becoming Australia’s most frequent opponent. The last time the two nations met was in a 2022 two-match series with Australia coming out on top with 2-1 and 3-1 victories in Townsville and Canberra respectively.
Football Australia Interim Chief Executive officer, Heather Garriock, said: “We are delighted the CommBank Matildas will be heading to Gosford for what promises to be a fantastic night of football.
“New Zealand has played a pivotal role in our history and over the years the rivalry has grown into one of mutual respect and fierce competition.
“Playing at polytec Stadium gives us a chance to connect with our Central Coast fans and to showcase the team’s talent and spirit in a region that is passionate about football.
“I’d like to thank the NSW Government and Destination NSW for their continued support in helping us bring elite football to fans right across the State. We look forward to seeing fans turn up to cheer on the team.”
NSW Minister for Sport and Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Steve Kamper, said: “I’m thrilled to have the CommBank Matildas taking on New Zealand in Gosford. This international football match will bring a huge buzz to the Central Coast, which is such a strong football fan base and nursery for future talent.
“It’s going to be an incredibly exciting six months of international football for the Matildas culminating in next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup, with the Final to be played in Sydney.
“Having the Matildas and New Zealand in Gosford is an exciting opportunity for fans from across the country and across the Tasman to get behind their national teams ahead of next year’s tournament and will also provide an economic boost to the businesses of the Central Coast, who’ll benefit from thousands of visiting football fans.”
This will be the first of two games played in Australia against New Zealand with the second game location and details to be announced in the coming days.
The CommBank Matildas’ match against New Zealand will be broadcast live thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia.
CommBank Matildas v New Zealand
Date: Friday 28 November 2025
Kick-off: 7.30pm AEDT
Venue: polytec Stadium, Gosford
TV Broadcast: Paramount+ Exclusive
Tickets: Pre-sale from 10am AEDT on Thursday 23 2025. General Public On-sale from 2pm AEDT on Friday 24 October 2025. Tickets from Ticketek.
