Melbourne Victory will host Auckland FC in the first leg of their all-important A-League semifinals on Saturday.
Taking on a Western Sydney Wanderers side that had been unbeaten in the last 12 outings in the Elimination Final, Victory prevailed 2-1. Four-time A-League champions Melbourne Victory are looking to extend their excellent record in the Finals series.
However, Victory are yet to score a win over Auckland, who won the Premiership in their debut season. When the teams last clashed in April, Auckland emerged 2-0 winners.
Auckland FC directly qualified for the semifinals due to their first-place finish at the end of the league phase, however, they suffered a 4-2 loss to Western United in their last match which derailed their momentum slightly ahead of this important clash.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this A–League clash, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and all the latest team news.
Where to watch Melbourne Victory vs. Auckland FC: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this A-League men's match in Australia.
- Live Stream: Paramount+, 10 Play
- TV Channel: 10 Bold
This match is available for live TV broadcast on 10 Bold in Australia. 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 Victory vs. Auckland FC start time
This A-League Men's game takes place at the AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia and kicks off on Saturday, May 17 at 7:35 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 17 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, May 17 | 7:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, May 17 | 5:35 p.m. |
A-League Men fixture schedule this week
All times AEST
Friday, May 16
- Western United vs. Melbourne City (7:35 p.m.)
Saturday, May 17
- Melbourne Victory vs. Auckland FC (7:35 p.m.)