Season fixture lists have been released for the Wellington Phoenix men’s and women’s A-League teams.
The Wellington Phoenix will play 21 matches in the capital, with just three fixtures to potentially be taken to other parts of Aotearoa.
Sky Stadium, which recently played host to more than 230,000 fans during the FIFA Women’s World Cup, will stage at least 14 of the Phoenix’s matches.
Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome says there’s never been a better time to be a football fan in the capital.
“The FIFA Women’s World Cup was simply incredible and it was amazing to see Sky Stadium fill for a number of matches.
“We hope those fans get behind the only professional football club in New Zealand and cheer on our men and women this season.
“The best way to do that is to buy a season ticket. It costs less than $15 a game for a full membership, which includes all 24 Phoenix matches, and a women’s membership is currently on sale for just $99.”
The Phoenix women will kick-off their third Liberty A-League season at Sky Stadium on Sunday, October 15 against Melbourne City, and will return to the ‘Ring of Fire’ for double-headers with the men on Saturday, November 4 and Saturday, December 23.
The venues for the women’s eight remaining home matches have yet to be confirmed, but at least seven will be in Wellington.
Six of their home fixtures will be played on Sundays, primarily at 4pm or 5pm, with five on Saturday afternoons.
“I’m really excited about the upcoming women’s season, and I hope our fans are too,” Dome said.
“Wellingtonians created an incredible atmosphere throughout the FIFA Women’s World Cup and I want our players to experience that at Sky Stadium.
“We also want to play at more intimate venues so our fans can get closer to the action than ever before.”
The Phoenix men will visit Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday, October 22 in the opening round of the 2023-24 Isuzu UTE A-League, before hosting Perth Glory in their home opener at Sky Stadium on Saturday, October 28.
They will play a further 10 times at Sky Stadium, with the club only considering taking two matches, their fifth round fixture against Melbourne City and their round 21 game against Sydney FC, out of the capital.
Eight of the men’s home matches will be played on Saturdays, predominantly at 5.30pm, with three Friday night fixtures and just two on Sunday evenings.
“Following fan feedback we have made a decision to move away from the 3pm kick-offs, which were a feature of last season.
“While they were great for families, we’re hoping this season’s match times will appeal to a wider section of our supporters.
“We’re also looking forward to staging a few Friday night matches for the first time in several seasons.”
Women’s A-League fixtures
Wellington Phoenix 2023-24 women’s fixtures (home games in bold, all kick-off times in NZT & DH denotes double header):
Round 1 – Sunday, October 15 – Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City – Sky Stadium – 3pm
Round 2 – Saturday, October 21 – Wellington Phoenix @ Western Sydney Wanderers – 4pm
Round 3 – Saturday, November 4 – Wellington Phoenix vs Brisbane Roar – Sky Stadium – 2:45pm (DH)
Round 4 – Sunday, November 12 – Wellington Phoenix vs Western United – venue TBC – 4pm
Round 5 – Saturday, November 18 – Wellington Phoenix @ Central Coast Mariners – 8pm
Round 6 – Saturday, November 25 – Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory – venue TBC – 2:45pm
Round 7 – Sunday, December 10 – Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory – venue TBC – 4pm
Round 8 – Saturday, December 16 – Wellington Phoenix @ Adelaide United – 7:30pm
Round 9 – Saturday, December 23 – Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets – Sky Stadium – 2:45pm (DH)
Round 10 – Friday, December 29 – Wellington Phoenix @ Sydney FC – 7pm
Round 11 – Sunday, January 7 – Wellington Phoenix @ Brisbane Roar – 8pm
Round 12 – Saturday, January 13 – Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners – venue TBC – 5pm
Round 13 – Saturday, January 20 – Wellington Phoenix @ Melbourne City – 7pm
Round 14 – Sunday, January 28 – Wellington Phoenix vs Canberra United – venue TBC – 5pm
Round 15 – Sunday, February 4 – Wellington Phoenix @ Newcastle Jets – 7pm
Round 16 – Sunday, February 11 – Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United – venue TBC – 5pm
Round 17 – Sunday, February 18 – Wellington Phoenix @ Western United – 8pm
Round 18 – Sunday, March 3 – Wellington Phoenix @ Melbourne Victory – 4pm
Round 19 – Friday, March 8 – Wellington Phoenix @ Perth Glory – midnight (Saturday, March 9)
Round 20 – Sunday, March 17 – Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC – venue TBC – 4pm
Round 21 – Sunday, March 24 – Wellington Phoenix @ Canberra United – 4pm
Round 22 – Saturday, March 30 – Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers – venue TBC – 4pm
Men’s A-League fixtures
Wellington Phoenix 2023-24 men’s fixtures (home games in bold, all kick-off times in NZT & DH denotes double header):
Round 1 – Sunday, October 22 – Wellington Phoenix @ Western Sydney Wanderers – 5pm
Round 2 – Saturday, October 28 – Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory – Sky Stadium – 5:30pm
Round 3 – Saturday, November 4 – Wellington Phoenix vs Brisbane Roar – Sky Stadium – 5:30pm (DH)
Round 4 – Friday, November 10 – Wellington Phoenix @ Melbourne Victory – 9:45pm
Round 5 – Saturday, November 25 – Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City – venue TBC – 5:30pm
Round 6 – Saturday, December 2 – Wellington Phoenix @ Western United – 5:30pm
Round 7 – Saturday, December 9 – Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets – Sky Stadium – 7:30pm
Round 8 – Sunday, December 17 – Wellington Phoenix @ Macarthur FC – 9pm
Round 9 – Saturday, December 23 – Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Sky Stadium – 5:30pm (DH)
Round 10 – Friday, December 29 – Wellington Phoenix @ Sydney FC – 9:45pm
Round 11 – Thursday, January 4 – Wellington Phoenix @ Adelaide United – 9:45pm
Round 12 – Sunday, January 14 – Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners – Sky Stadium – 5pm
Round 13 – Friday, January 19 – Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory – Sky Stadium – 7pm
Round 14 – Saturday, January 27 – Wellington Phoenix @ Newcastle Jets – 8pm
Round 15 – Friday, February 2 – Wellington Phoenix @ Brisbane Roar – 9:45pm
Round 16 – Saturday, February 10 – Wellington Phoenix vs Western United – Sky Stadium – 5:30pm
Round 17 – Friday, February 16 – Wellington Phoenix @ Macarthur FC – 9:45pm
Round 18 – Saturday, February 24 – Wellington Phoenix @ Perth Glory – 11:45pm
Round 19 – Sunday, March 3 – Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United – Sky Stadium – 5pm
Round 20 – Saturday, March 9 – Wellington Phoenix @ Melbourne City – 7:30pm
Round 21 – Saturday, March 16 – Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC – venue TBC – 5:30pm
Round 22 – Friday, March 29 – Wellington Phoenix vs Brisbane Roar – Sky Stadium – 7pm
Round 23 – Saturday, April 6 – Wellington Phoenix @ Central Coast Mariners – time TBC
Round 24 – Friday, April 12 – Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory – Sky Stadium – 7pm
Round 25 – Friday, April 19 – Wellington Phoenix @Newcastle Jets – 9:45pm
Round 26 – Saturday, April 27 – Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur FC – Sky Stadium – time TBC
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