Sydney
Sydney
welcome all
NSW Minister for Sport and Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Steve Kamper welcomes you to Sydney to celebrate and get behind your teams for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in one of the world’s great sporting cities. Sydney and NSW also offers a very unique combination of natural and cultural experiences, so make the most of your tour and see all sides of this incredible state. NSW is ready to welcome you with open arms!
the city
Home to icons such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, Sydney is Australia’s most internationally recognised city. But it’s more than just its icons. It offers cutting-edge restaurants down historic laneways; golden sands on turquoise oceans; and dewy, green rainforests surrounded by epic sandstone cliffs. This is Sydney.
It’s a city that shines with an action-packed calendar of major events – with blockbuster international sport, premiere musicals, exciting exhibitions and uniquely Sydney festivals.
After all, who can forget the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, where Sydney helped deliver the largest women’s football event in history – filling stadiums to capacity across the tournament, a thrilling series of finals, and unprecedented fan engagement all igniting a swell of football passion in Australia and around the world. Bring the family, your best mates and your soul mate, and feel the city’s heartbeat.
The Venues
Stadium Australia
Stadium Australia, Sydney Olympic Park
On Wann-gal Country
Hosting one group stage match with the Matildas playing, two Quarter-finals, a Semi-final and the Final.
Stadium Australia is Australia’s largest rectangular stadium with a capacity of 79,500. The stadium was built as the main arena for the Sydney 2000 Olympic, and Paralympic games, and has continued to be one of Australia’s most prominent major event venues to date.
The multi-use stadium has hosted a variety of high-profile events over the years, including Matildas and Socceroos matches, Taylor Swift's The Era’s tour, Olympic and Paralympic Opening and Closing ceremonies, Adele, Coldplay and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final.
Western Sydney Stadium
Western Sydney Stadium, Parramatta
On Dharug Country
Hosting six group stage matches including five matches in Group B and one match from Group C from 3 March 2026 to 10 March 2026.
Western Sydney Stadium is a 30,000-capacity rectangular stadium which opened in 2019. Located in Parramatta, Sydney's second largest CBD, the stadium is focused on offering a high-quality fan experience.
The venue has hosted a variety of major events and concerts over the years, including Matildas and Socceroos internationals, Elton John, and Nitro Circus.
Sydney Harbour is the world’s deepest natural harbour, holding some 504,000 megalitres of water.
The first coat of Sydney Harbour Bridge used 272,000 litres of paint.
Sydney is home to over 30 ocean pools and more than 100 beaches – including the world-famous Bondi Beach.
Where to stay
There are endless places to stay in Sydney from trendy luxe hotels to family-friendly apartments, or perhaps a beachside hostel. Explore all the options Sydney has to offer.
Things to do
Make the most of your trip and plan a bunch of local or further-afield experiences. From vineyard tastings to harbour cruises and a day trip to the zoo with the family.
Plan your trip
Planning your trip to the stadium on match day has never been easier. Let us give you the inside information.