In a high-voltage Melbourne derby clash, 2021 champions Melbourne City will face their cross-city rivals Melbourne Victory at the AAMI Park for the A-League Grand Final on Saturday.
Melbourne City had an excellent A-League campaign this season, baffling everyone with their unbeatable consistency and form. They finished second in the league standings, just 5 points behind the leaders, Auckland FC. They will be heading into this final clash after thrashing Western United FC on a 4-1 aggregate in the semi-final, extending their unbeaten streak to eight matches in the competition.
Aurelio Vidmar's men are looking for their second title after claiming their first title in 2021, marking their fifth Grand Final appearance in the last six years. Their resilience and remarkable consistency throughout these years are a testament to their solid performance.
Meanwhile, after going 0-1 down in the first leg, Melbourne Victory bounced back to defeat Auckland 2-0 in the second leg and win the semi-final matchup on a 2-1 aggregate. Looking for their first title since 2018, Victory will have to go neck-to-neck to prove their determination.
These two teams have clashed 3 times this season, where the Victory have defeated the City in one match, and the other two games have resulted in draws.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this A–League Grand Final clash, including how to watch the match and kickoff times.
Where to watch Melbourne City vs. Victory: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this A-League Grand final match in Australia.
- Live Stream: Paramount+, 10 Play
- TV Channel: 10 Bold
This match is available for live TV broadcast in Australia on 10 Bold. Streaming options are available on Paramount+ and 10 Play.
Fans can tune into this match both live and on demand with a subscription to Paramount+, who are offering a free trial for new customers on their streaming service.
Melbourne City vs. Victory start time
This A-League Grand final match takes place at the AAMI Park in Melbourne VIC, Australia and kicks off on Saturday, May 31 at 7:40 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sat, May 31 | 7:40 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, May 31 | 7:10 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, May 31 | 5:40 p.m. |
A-League fixture schedule this week
All times AEST
Saturday, May 31
- Melbourne City vs. Melbourne Victory (7:40 p.m.)
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