Football Fixtures | New Zealand 2026

The All Whites have eight confirmed or scheduled fixtures in 2026, beginning with a home OFC Friendly against Solomon Islands on 20 January. Key dates include OFC Nations Cup qualifiers in March and June, and a Transtasman Friendly vs Australia in June at Eden Park, Auckland.

Tickets for international matches at Eden Park and Wellington Regional Stadium are available through Ticketmaster NZ. NRFL club match tickets are typically available at the gate or through individual club websites. Auckland City FC and Team Wellington both have online ticketing portals.

The 2026 season kicks off in early March and runs through to the Grand Final in October. Auckland City FC are the most decorated club in the competition’s history.

The All Whites narrowly missed out on direct OFC qualification. However, New Zealand’s OFC Nations Cup and qualifier fixtures throughout 2026 will be crucial for the next World Cup cycle, with the Football Ferns also targeting FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualification.

The Wellington Phoenix first team competes in the Australian A-League, not the NRFL. However, the Wellington Phoenix Reserves side participates in the OFC Champions League and NZ domestic competitions. Their A-League fixtures are separate from the NZ football calendar covered on this page.

Selected All Whites and Football Ferns internationals are broadcast on Sky Sport NZ. Some OFC fixtures are streamed via the OFC’s official channels. NRFL matches are often streamed on club Facebook pages or the New Zealand Football YouTube channel. Check nzfootball.co.nz for the latest broadcast information.

Yes. Canterbury United host NRFL matches at English Park in Christchurch throughout the season. Southern United are based in Dunedin and play home games at The Oval. Neither city currently hosts scheduled international fixtures in 2026, though this may change — check back for updates as the season progresses.