The Hahn Australia Cup is back for another year as A-League premiers Newcastle Jets look to defend their crown.
The 2026 Australia Cup Round of 32 resumes after the campaign kicked off last week.
APIA Leichhardt (NPL NSW), SD Raiders (NPL NSW), Brunswick Juventus (VPL1) and North Sunshine Eagles (VPL1) advanced to the last 16 last week.
This week will see four matches on Tuesday night, followed by another four on Wednesday and a further two on Sunday.
Defending champions the Jets will begin their defence away to Australia Cup debutants Preston Lions from NPL VIC.
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Five-time A-League Men champions Sydney FC will visit NPL WA’s Bayswater SC, Lions FC – spearheaded by NPL QLD Golden Boot leader Alex Fiechtner – host Perth Glory, while debutants Cumberland United (State League One, South Australia) host 2025 runners-up and reigning NPL VIC champions Heidelberg United.
On Wednesday, debutants Azzurri United (NPL Northern Territory) take on two-time champions Macarthur FC, Central Coast Mariners visit Sydney United (NPL NSW), Fremantle City (NPL WA) will make their debut against Maitland FC (NPL NNSW), while Tigers FC (NPL Capital Football) entertain Western Sydney Wanderers.
On Sunday, Kingborough Lions United (NPL Tasmania) make their Australia Cup bow against Melbourne Victory as Weston Bears (NPL NNSW) meet Melbourne City.
2026 Australia Cup Round of 32 ties and schedule
| Match Day 3 – Tuesday, 21 July | ||||
| Bayswater City SC | v | Sydney FC | Frank Drago Reserve, Bayswater WA | 6.30pm local / 8.30pm AEST |
| Preston Lions FC | v | Newcastle Jets FC | Genis Steel Stadium, Melbourne VIC | 7.30pm AEST |
| Lions FC | v | Perth Glory FC | Spencer Park, Newmarket QLD | 7.30pm AEST |
| Cumberland United FC | v | Heidelberg United FC | Lady Burra Stadium, Clarence Gardens SA | 7.30pm local / 8.00pm AEST |
| Match Day 4 – Wednesday, 22 July | ||||
| Azzurri United FC | v | Macarthur FC | Darwin Football Stadium, Marrara NT | 7.30pm local / 8.00pm AEST |
| Sydney United 58 FC | v | Central Coast Mariners FC | Sydney United Sports Centre, Edensor Park NSW | 7.30pm AEST |
| Maitland FC | v | Fremantle City FC | Maitland Regional Sportsground, Maitland NSW | 7.30pm AEST |
| Tigers FC | v | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | McKellar Park, McKeller ACT | 7.30pm AEST |
| Match Day 5 – Sunday, 26 July | ||||
| Kingborough Lions United FC | v | Melbourne Victory FC | Kitchen Centre Park, Kingston TAS | 5.00pm AEST |
| Weston Bears FC | v | Melbourne City FC | Hunter City Motor Group Stadium, Weston NSW | 2.00pm AEST |
| Match Day 6 – Thursday 30 July | ||||
| South Melbourne FC | v | Adelaide United FC | Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne VIC | 7.30pm AEST |
| Sydney Olympic FC | v | Brisbane Roar FC | Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney NSW | 7.30pm AEST |
How to watch
Four Round-of-32 matches will be broadcast exclusive on Paramount+, while 12 fixtures will be shown live via Football Australia’s YouTube channel and simulcast on 10 streaming.
When is the final?
The date for the 2026 decider is still to be determined.
However, the Round of 16 is set to take place between August 8-12, followed by the quarter-finals from August 18-23.
The semi-finals are slated for September 8-20.