When is the Women's Asian Cup 2026 final? Qualified Teams, Date, Time, TV Channel, How to watch Matildas at Home

Hometown hero Sam Kerr sent the Matildas into a home Women’s Asian Cup final, scoring the winner in a 2-1 thriller over China at Perth’s Optus Stadium.

Australia will head to Sydney and face either Japan or South Korea in Saturday night’s final, trying to win their second Asian Cup crown (2010).

There was no repeat of the 2023 World Cup’s semi-final heartbreak with the Matildas to play for their first major trophy under coach Joe Montemurro.

It is the fifth Asian Cup final for Australia. They beat North Korea on penalties in 2010, while losing to China in 2006, and to Japan in 2014 and 2018.

When is the Women's Asian Cup final?

The Women's Asian Cup final is scheduled for March 21, 2026.

Where is the Women's Asian Cup final?

The Women's Asian Cup final is scheduled take place at Stadium Australia (Accor Stadium) in Sydney.

What time does the Women's Asian Cup final start?

The Women's Asian Cup Final will be played Stadium Australia and will kick-off at 8 p.m. AEDT.

Japan & South Korea: (6:00 PM) -- China (Beijing): (5:00 PM)

Which teams are playing in the Women's Asian Cup Final?

‌Australia captain Sam Kerr ⁠sealed ⁠a 2-1 win over China with a stunning second-half goal ⁠to put the hosts into their ⁠fourth Women’s Asian Cup final.

The Matildas will hunt a second trophy in the continental tournament and ‌a first since 2010 against Japan or South Korea, who play in the second semifinal in Sydney on Wednesday.

How can I watch the AFC Asian Cup Final? Matildas' Final game channel, streaming

For viewers based in Australia, Network 10 will show every Matildas game live. Paramount+ will broadcast every game of the tournament, including Matildas games.

ESPN have broadcast rights for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup in the Netherlands, LATAM, Central America and the Caribbeans. In Malaysia, viewers can tune in via Astro, in India via Fancode, and Japan via DAZN.

Elsewhere, the official AFC Asian Cup YouTube channel will be broadcasting all matches for those countries that do not have broadcast agreements.

For All Oceania Countries Fans, watch the final on FREE TV on PacificAusTV.com

2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup semi-finals schedule, results

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Semifinal 1: China 1-2 Australia

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Semifinal 2: South Korea vs. Japan | Stadium Australia | 8 p.m. AEDT

Who made the Matildas squad? Australia AFC Women's Asian Cup final Predicted Lineups, Starting Players

Matildas XI: Arnold (GK), Hunt, Catley, Torpey, Foord, Fowler, Kennedy, Gorry, Kerr (c), Carpenter, Cooney-Cross

Subs: Nevin, Heatley, Rankin, Wheeler, Van Egmond, Lincoln, Chidiac, Johnson, Raso, Sayer, Aquino (GK), Heyman, Rule, McNamara, Siemsen

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