2026 AFLW Australia v Ireland match sold out

[Beaussie]

Considering tickets sales were exhausted weeks ago, this game needs to be moved to the SCG. Disappointing to hear the game will also not be broadcast on Channel 7, being exclusive to Fox Footy, Kayo and Binge.


Ticket waitlist opens after 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match sells out

By AFL and Sydney Swans Media
Jul 11, 2026, 1:27 pm

Footy fans in Sydney have shown their support for the upcoming Australia v Ireland match in August with tickets to the match at North Sydney Oval sold out.



A ticket waitlist has gone live for the 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match after the historic clash sold out, with more than 8,000 fans set to pack North Sydney Oval on Saturday, 1 August.

Demand has been strong, with tickets exhausted weeks before the match and a Ticketmaster waitlist now in place.

Fans who missed out are encouraged to join the waitlist and will be the first to know should any additional tickets become available in the lead-up to the match.

The 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match will be played under Australian Football rules, using a classic Sherrin football, and marks the first AFLW representative fixture since the one-off contest between Victoria and the Allies in 2017.

Starting at 4.15pm AEST, the match will be broadcast live nationally on Fox Footy, Kayo Sports, Kayo Freebies and Binge.

It will bring together some of the competition’s biggest stars and emerging talent, celebrating the continued growth of women’s football and the strong connection between AFLW and Ireland.

AFL Executive General Manager of AFLW, Health and Football Operations Laura Kane said the sell-out highlighted the excitement surrounding the representative fixture and thanked fans for their support.

“We can’t wait to welcome a full house at North Sydney Oval for the inaugural NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match,” Kane said.

“The sell-out reflects the excitement fans have for representative football on the AFLW stage and, on behalf of the AFL, I’d like to thank everyone who has got behind this historic clash – especially those who were able to secure tickets.

“For fans who missed out, make sure you register for the Ticketmaster waitlist. Should any additional tickets become available in the lead-up to the match, those on the waitlist will be the first to have the opportunity to access them.”

[leeroy*NRL*]

i think playing England or Ireland etc etc Is a sure winner in Australia for sports

the men and women, they should play a 3 game series.
that could get a decent following if played within season.
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[Fred]

that it is actually aussie rules is a good thing - and think the irish girls, who have been playing in the AFLW so know the game, will do well. Shame there aren't enough men from ireland playing.

[Terry]

that it is actually aussie rules is a good thing - and think the irish girls, who have been playing in the AFLW so know the game, will do well. Shame there aren't enough men from ireland playing.

They're expecting 8k. It starts at 4.15pm. It's not on FTA. Doesn't sound too promising to me. Good on the girls for having a go but the AFLW has been lapped by the NRLW on every front. This game reeks of desperation.