Sydney FC Women will face Canberra United FC Women in their next home match of the Ninja A-League season at Leichhardt Oval for a special Pride Celebration match 🌈.
Sydney FC and Canberra go head-to-head this Sunday. This time, we will be having a very special Pride Celebration match, supporting and celebrating all. Our players will be playing in the newly released Unity Kit which can be purchased at the merch van.
The Cove are encouraged to take part in singing and chanting during Women’s games. Head in, raise your voice, and show your support from the stands.
When is the match?
Sydney FC will kick off against Canberra at 5:00pm AEDT, with gates opening one hour before.
Match Details
Sydney FC v Canberra United
Ninja A-League Round 16
Sunday 8th February 2026
Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt, NSW
Kick Off: 5:00pm AEDT
Gates Open: 4:00pm AEDT
Broadcast Live: Paramount+ & 10Drama
Tickets: Click Here
Where can I sit and what are the ticket options?
Leichhardt Oval is completely general admission for these matches and Members and fans are welcome to sit anywhere they like. You cannot reserve spots and is allocated on a first come first served basis.
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 to avoid congestion closer to kick off, we recommend you arrive as early as possible.
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. We encourage everyone to wear rainbow colours to this match to spread positivity and support.
You can look forward to all of these exciting activities:
STP (Skills Training Program) taster session on the hill ⚽️
Facepainting 🎨
Trophy Museum 🏆
Maccas Families on Field (will be weather dependent) 🧑🧑🧒🧒
Shark Chill Out Flex Zone 😎
Merch Van 🧢
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?
3:30pm – Box Office Opens
The box office will open at 3:30pm AEDT on Mary Street before gates open so fans can snag their last minute tickets.
4:00pm – Gates Open
The gates to Leichhardt Oval will open and fans can make their way to their seats at 3:00pm AEDT.
4:15pm – Warm Up Commences
Both teams will enter the pitch to warm up at 3:15pm AEDT.
5:00pm – Kick Off
The match between Sydney FC & Canberra United will kick off at 5:00pm AEDT.
