Football Australia is thrilled to announce that the CommBank Matildas will host New Zealand, the Football Ferns, for a two-match series during the November/December FIFA Women’s International Window.

Thanks to the support of the New South Wales 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™.

Australia has played the Football Ferns 50 times in A internationals, becoming Australia’s most frequent opponent.

The last time the two sides 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.

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.”

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 New South Wales 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.”

Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris said:

“It’s fantastic that world class football is coming to the Central Coast with the CommBank Matildas set to take on the New Zealand Ferns.

“The Central Coast has always been a strong football region, especially in women’s football with the Central Coast Mariners women as the current reigning national champions, and this is a great opportunity for the Matildas of tomorrow to get up close with some of the biggest stars in our game. “This match is not only great for football fanatics but also for local businesses on the Coast as it will bring an influx of tourists to the region.”

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.