Host nation Australia kicks off the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup at Perth Stadium Perth, against 2022 semi-finalists Philippines. The opening match will take place after the official Opening Ceremony. It will be a historic, exciting event not to be missed.

Perth Stadium, Perth
Sunday 1 March 2026, 5pm AWST

Gold Coast will host Group A’s other opening match between Korea Republic and IR Iran. With Iran making their second appearance at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, after debuting in India 2022, the Iranian Lionesses come up against a Korean team eager to start with a statement win.

Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
Monday 2 March, 7pm AEST

Three-time champions DPR Korea return to the main stage after a 16-year absence from the tournament. They will face an eager Uzbekistan hoping to progress far in the 2026 edition.

Western Sydney Stadium, Sydney
Tuesday 3 March, 1pm AEDT

The most winningest team in Asia, China PR will face tournament debutants Bangladesh at Western Sydney Stadium. With a large Chinese population in Sydney, this may feel like a home match for the defending champions.

Western Sydney Stadium, Sydney
Tuesdat 3 March, 7pm AEDT

The highest ranked team in Asia, Japan will kick off their 2026 campaign against three-time winners, Chinese Taipei in the first match of an exciting double header at Perth Rectangular Stadium.

Perth Rectangular Stadium , Perth
Wednesday 4 March, 1pm AWST

In the second match of a double header at Perth Rectangular Stadium, the Golden Star Warriors, Vietnam will go head to head against India’s Blue Tigresses. Making only their second appearance in the tournament, India will hope to build on their thrilling qualifying campaign scoring 24 goals in four matches.

Perth Rectangular Stadium , Perth
Wednesday 4 March, 7pm AWST

Gold Coast Stadium will host its first double header with the Philippines battling 2022 finalists Korea Republic. 11 appearances in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup and a FIFA Women’s World Cup debut in 2023, the Filipinas will prove to be a challenge for Asian giants Korea Republic.

Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
Thursday 5 March, 1pm AEST

In the second match of an epic double-header, Australia’s Matildas will play the Islamic Republic of Iran. With hopes to lock in an automatic spot in the Quarter Finals, both teams will be gunning for the three points and the chance to potentially rest star players for their final group stage match.

Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
Thursday 5 March, 7pm AEST

Western Sydney Stadium will host a crucial double header kicking off with Bangladesh vs DPR Korea. With an eye on automatic Quarter Finals qualification, Bangladesh will hope their energetic attacking style may throw off the three-times tournament winners.

Western Sydney Stadium, Sydney
Friday 6 March, 1pm AEDT

Uzbekistan will take on the might of China PR in the second match of the Western Sydney Stadium double header. Looking to upset China, the Uzbeks hope to make a splash before hosting the 2029 edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Western Sydney Stadium, Sydney
Friday 6 March, 7pm AEDT

The final Group Stage double header held at Perth Rectangular Stadium will see Chinese Taipei take on Vietnam. With Vietnam winning all three previous head-to-head matches in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Chinese Taipei will hope to secure its first point against the Golden Star Warriors.

Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth
Saturday 7 March, 1pm AWST

India will play two-time winners Japan in the second match of a Perth double header.  The last and only meeting between the teams ended with Japan winning 7-0, but with India’s scoring prowess, expect things to be a little different this time round.

Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth
Saturday 7 March, 7pm AWST

In their third and final Group A match, IR Iran will face the Philippines in what will prove to be a crucial match for quarter final qualification. As the two group favourites battle it out in Sydney, expect this match to have everything on the line with nothing held back.

Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
Sunday 8 March, 7pm AEST

Titans of Asian football will meet in Sydney’s Stadium Australia on International Women’s Day for what will be expected to be a packed house. With both teams expecting to progress far in the tournament, the coaches will be hoping to send a message to  any and all would-be contenders.

Stadium Australia, Sydney
Sunday 8 March, 8pm AEDT

Never having competitively played each other at a senior level, both Uzbekistan and Bangladesh will be striving to end the Group Stage on the highest of highs. Perth Rectangular Stadium will host a game that will be highly exciting and very hard to predict.

Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth
Monday 9 March, 5pm AWST

DPR Korea meet China PR in Group B’s final group stage match. With 12 AFC Women’s Asian Cup championships between them; expect passion, skill, a boisterous crowd and plenty of goals. Western Sydney Stadium is in for a classic!

Western Sydney Stadium, Sydney
Monday 9 March, 8pm AEDT

Perth Rectangular Stadium will host Japan and Vietnam in their final Group Stage match. With eight previous head to head clashes, Japan has come out victorious on all occasions, but Vietnam will hope to continue their strong qualifying performance in which they had a perfect record and no goals conceded.

Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth
Tuesday 10 March, 5pm AWST

While Japan and Vietnam battle out their final match in Perth, India will face Chinese Taipei at the same time to conclude the group stage of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Western Sydney Stadium will play host, and a large Indian community will be expected to cheer on their team as both teams fight for a Quarter-Final spot.

Western Sydney Stadium, Sydney
Tuesday 10 March, 8pm AEDT

The second-placed teams from Group A and Group B will clash in the first knock-out match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup on a spooky Friday. The winner progresses to the Tue 17 March Semi-Final with the loser booking a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-offs 19 March.

Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth
Friday 13 March, 6pm AWT
2A v2B

The Group B Winner will take on the second-placed team from Group C in the second Quarter-Final match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The winner progresses to the Tue 17 March Semi-Final with the loser booking a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-offs 19 March.

Perth Rectangular Stadium, Perth
Saturday 14 March, 1pm AWT
1B v 2C

The Group A Winner will take on the best third-placed team from either Group B or C in the third Quarter-Final match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The winner progresses to the Wed 18 March Semi-Final with the loser booking a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-offs 19 March.

Stadium Australia, Sydney
Saturday 14 March, 8pm AEDT
1A v 3BC

The Group C Winner will take on the best third-placed team from either Group A or B in the fourth Quarter-Final match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The winner progresses to the Wed 18 March Semi-Final with the loser booking a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-offs 19 March.

Stadium Australia, Sydney
Sunday 15 March, 4pm AEDT
1C v 3AB

Just one more step to the Final! The winners of Quarter-Finals 1 and 2 will meet in this epic Semi-Final encounter hosted in the riveting 80,000 seat capacity Perth Stadium.

Perth Stadium, Perth
Tuesday 17 March, 6pm AWT
W20 v W19

The Final feels so close! The winners of Quarter-Finals 3 and 4 will battle it out in a Semi-Final encounter hosted in the iconic Stadium Australia.  

Stadium Australia, Sydney
Wednesday 18 March, 8pm AEDT
W21 v W22

The tournament is not quite over for those knocked out in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Quarter-Finals. The fifth and sixth automatic spots for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is on the line in this epic play-off double header. Gold Coast is in for one epic day of history-making football.

Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
Thursday 19 March, 1pm AEST
L21 v L22

The tournament is not quite over for those knocked out in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Quarter-Finals. The fifth and sixth automatic spots for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is on the line in this epic play-off double header. Gold Coast is in for one epic day of history-making football.

Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast
Thursday 19 March, 7pm AEST
L20 v L19

This is what it comes down to! 12 teams battling it out over 21 days to reach the sweetest moment in Women’s Asian football, 1 epic Final. Played in Sydney’s Stadium Australia, this will be one of Australia’s most historic sporting events ever! Do not miss out!

Stadium Australia, Sydney
Saturday 21 March, 8pm AEDT