What time do the Matildas play tonight? Kickoff time for Australia vs. Argentina friendly

Irina Gromova

What time do the Matildas play tonight? Kickoff time for Australia vs. Argentina friendly image

The Matildas are set to face Argentina tonight in an international friendly at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium.  

The match has been set up as part of their preparation for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026.

Interim coach Tom Sermanni will continue to lead the team, but will have to manage several key players being unavailable due to injuries and personal reasons.

MORE: How to stream Matildas vs. Argentina

What channel is the Matildas game on? Live stream, free-to-air TV guide

Fans can watch tonight's match live and free on Channel 10 and 10 Play.

For those with a subscription, Paramount+ will also stream the game.

Coverage begins at 7:30 pm AEST.

Matildas game tonight: Australia vs. Argentina kickoff, start time

The game will begin at 8:00 pm AEST on Friday, May 30.

Melbourne's Marvel Stadium will host the action.

Matildas schedule

Following tonight's match, the Matildas will play Argentina again on Monday, 2 June at GIO Stadium in Canberra.

Kickoff is 7:30 pm AEST, with that game to be streamed exclusively on Paramount+. 

DateGameLocationTime (AEST)
Friday, May 30vs. ArgentinaMarvel Stadium, Melbourne8:00 pm
Monday, June 2vs. ArgentinaGIO Stadium, Canberra7:30 pm
Thursday, 26 Junevs. SloveniaHBF Park, Perth9:10 pm
Sunday, 29 Junevs. SloveniaHBF Park, Perth8:10 pm
Saturday, 5 Julyvs. PanamaHands Oval, Bunbury4:30 pm
Tuesday, 8 Julyvs. PanamaHBF Park, Perth8:10 pm

These matches are part of the team's preparation for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, which Australia will host starting March 1, 2026.

Joe Montemurro is reported to begin his tenure as the Matildas' head coach in early June 2025, following the conclusion of his commitments with Olympique Lyonnais.

Irina Gromova

Irina Gromova is an editorial intern for Sporting News Australia.