Sydney FC will take on Central Coast Mariners in their first home match of the new Isuzu UTE A-League season at Leichhardt Oval.
Sydney FC return to the Inner West for their first A-League match since 2022 in a Saturday night blockbuster.
When is the match?
Sydney FC will host the Central Coast Mariners in the first home game of the 2025/26 Isuzu UTE A-league season.
Match Details
Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners
Isuzu UTE A-League Round Two
Saturday 25th October 2025
Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt, NSW
Kick Off: 7:35pm AEDT
Gates Open: 6:30pm AEDT
Broadcast Live: Paramount+ & 10Drama
Tickets: Click Here
Where can I sit and what are the ticket options?
Members and fans with general admission tickets or memberships will have their choice of seats in the Keith Barnes Stand, concourse seating and hill. The main grandstand is reserved for certain ticket holders only.
General admission is a first come first served basis and you cannot reserve spots ahead of time. Only those in the Grandstand have a reserved seat for this match, the rest of the venue is general admission.
Members should check their email for clarification on whether they need to redeem a ticket or can simply scan their pass into the venue.
Members can visit the Membership marquee which is located outside the Mary Street entrance should Members have any queries.
Ticket Information
- Make sure you download and share any tickets before arriving, have your ticket ready to scan and your phone brightness up before you get to your entry gate for faster entry.
- Please use original PDF versions of ezyTickets, screen-shotting the ticket will pixelate the tickets barcode and may cause them not to scan.
- More information on mobile tickets, including how to share tickets, is available here.
When should we get there?
Gates will open one hour before kick off and as fans adjust to the new surroundings, we recommend getting there as early as possible to secure your spot and familiarise yourself with the venue
What is on around the stadium?
Before the match kicks off, you can keep the kids entertained in our fanzone which will be split into two sections.
At the Mary Street entrance, you can find the Sydney FC DJ spinning the tunes to hype you up for the match along with the merchandise van where you can grab the latest kit for yourself or loved ones. Members can take 10% off by showing their Membership card.
We will also have a Membership marquee set up outside the gates of Mary Street for any Membership enquires or questions.
Inside the gates at the top of the hill we will have face painting, our trophy museum where you can snap a pic next to the A-League trophy as well as food trucks.
Between 7-7:30pm we will have a few non-playing players signing at the top of the hill near the face painters so you can grab a selfie or have a chat to them ahead of the new season.
Food Trucks
2x Ice Cream Vans
1x Donut/Coffee Trailer
1x Chocolate Strawberry Marquee
1x Mad 4 Chicken
1x Gozleme
1x Chip on a Stick
How do I get there?
Fans are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time.
L1 Dulwich Hill line light rail services run between Central Grand Concourse and Dulwich Hill. Catch the L1 light rail service to the Leichhardt North stop, which is a short walk to Leichhardt Oval via Mary Street.
Remember, you’ll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport to and from the event. Register your details online at Opal or via the Opal Travel app ahead of time.
If you’re driving allow extra travel time for parking as traffic may be heavier than usual in evening peak. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
Transport
Light Rail
L1 Dulwich Hill Line
L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour and the Inner West. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
Catch the L1 Line light rail service to Leichhardt North, which is a short walk to the oval via Mary Street.
L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines
L2 Randwick Line light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford Line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily, plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
From Central, change to the L1 Line light rail service leaving from the Grand Concourse to get to Leichhardt North, which is a short walk to the oval via Mary Street.
L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line
L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services run between Carlingford and Westmead via Parramatta CBD. Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily. Plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
Alight at Parramatta Square and connect with a train service to Central from Parramatta Station. From Central, change to an L1 Line service leaving from the Grand Concourse to get to Leichhardt North.
Passengers are reminded that trams can’t stop quickly or easily – so please stop, listen and look around for trams and use designated pedestrian crossings.
For maps and service frequencies see light rail service information. For light rail service disruption information, check travel alerts or plan your trip using the Trip Planner.
Driving
Traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching Leichhardt Oval as fans travel to the match. Allow extra travel time on roads including James Street, Perry Street, Balmain Road, Mary Street and Glover Street.
A section of Mary Street will close before the game and will reopen when crowds have cleared the area. Traffic will be detoured via Chapel Street if the closure is in place.
For the latest traffic information visit Live Traffic NSW or download a real-time traffic app.
Parking
Attendees are encouraged to plan to arrive early as local parking around the stadium is limited.
Visit the Inner West Council website for details on car parks in the area.
What are the key timings?
6:00pm – Box Office Opens
The box office will open at 6:00pm AEDT before gates open so fans can snag their last minute tickets.
6:30pm – Gates Open
The gates to Leichhardt Oval will open and fans can make their way to their seats at 6:30pm AEDT.
6:45pm – Warm Up Commences
Both teams will enter the pitch to warm up at 6:45pm AEDT.
7:35pm – Kick Off
The match between Sydney FC & Central Coast will kick off at 7:35pm AEDT.
