You've experienced the best global female footballers on our doorstep.
Now, discover the best of Victoria.
It's nearly here. The 2023 Nike FC Cup.
The first ever competitive football played at The Home of The Matildas at La Trobe University.
In March, more than 100 clubs from all corners of Victoria began their quest for the Nike FC Cup. Now only four remain.
We're thrilled to invite our football community to join us at The Home of The Matildas on Sunday, August 13.
On top of the stellar football on offer, it's your first chance to take a look at our new purpose-built facility, built to support our women's national teams - but also to fuel the dreams of our Victorian female football community. Take a peek at the high performance facilities, take in the view from the brand new grandstand, have a kick at the activities on the synthetic pitches and visit the face painting or hair braiding stations. You might even be lucky enough to score an exclusive giveaway...
We'll have food trucks and a coffee station on site to fuel a big day of football action, on and off the pitch.
Sunday, 13th August
The Home of the Matildas
Sports Drive, Bundoora (Google Maps)
Gates open 1pm
FREE ENTRY!
COMMUNITY FINAL
The top-two community teams in the Nike FC Cup, with VPLW sides Casey Comets and Essendon Royals battling it out to determine who will lift the inaugural Steph Catley plate.
Kick-Off 2:00 PM
CUP FINAL
Can FC Bulleen Lions prevent Calder from claiming a sixth-straight Nike FC Cup victory? It's all on the line in this highly-anticipated battle for the 2023 Nike FC Cup title.
Kick-Off 5:00 PM
Getting to the game
Public Transport
The 86 Tram runs down Plenty Rd, on the back-doorstep of The Home of the Matildas. The 86 runs every eight minutes on Sunday. Details here.
Parking
Parking is free at La Trobe University on Sunday. Car Park 2A is the best bet for early arrivals, with extensive parking available a short walk from the sports precinct, across Kingsbury Drive.
Can’t make the match?
Tune in live and free via Optus Sport, FV Facebook/Youtube and NPL.TV.
Coverage starts at 2PM for the Community Final and 4:30PM for the Cup Final.