Brief
South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory set for Australia Cup final at AAMI Park
The cup decider pits NPL side South Melbourne against A‑League powerhouse Melbourne Victory at Melbourne’s AAMI Park.
By Felo News Desk · Published
South Melbourne will meet Melbourne Victory in the 2026 Australia Cup final at a sold‑out AAMI Park in Melbourne, according to a live preview by the Sydney Morning Herald. The match, billed as a clash between the old‑soccer NSL tradition and the newer A‑League format, is scheduled for 10 October 2026. Kick‑off, advertised as 7.35 pm AEDT, is expected to be closer to 7.50 pm.
Victory’s coach Giovanni Savarese and South Melbourne’s coach Sinisa Cohadzic will be on the sidelines, each hoping to claim the trophy – Victory seeking its first silverware since 2018, and South Melbourne aiming to become the first NPL club to win the tournament.
Key facts
- South Melbourne and Melbourne Victory will contest the 2026 Australia Cup final. (smh.com.au)
- The final is being played at AAMI Park in Melbourne. (smh.com.au)
- Kick‑off is expected around 7.50 pm AEDT on 10 October 2026. (smh.com.au)
- Giovanni Savarese coaches Melbourne Victory; Sinisa Cohadzic coaches South Melbourne. (smh.com.au)
- Melbourne Victory last won a cup in 2018; South Melbourne could become the first NPL side to win. (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “2026 Australia Cup final LIVE: South Melbourne take on Melbourne Victory in historic decider at sold-out AAMI Park in Melbourne”
