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

Joshua Mayne

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

The Matildas are set to face Slovenia tonight in an international friendly at Perth's HBF Park. 

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

Newly appointed head coach Joe Montemurro will lead the team for the first time, with fans to keep a close eye on his line-up and initial tactics.

MORE: Matildas vs. Slovenia – TV guide

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 8:30 pm AEST.

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

The game will begin at 9:00 pm AEST on Thursday, June 26.

Perth's HBF Park will host the action.

Matildas schedule

Following tonight's match, the Matildas will play Slovenia again on Sunday, June 29, at HBF Park.

Australia will then host Panama in a two-game friendly series.

DateGameLocationTime (AEST)
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.

Joshua Mayne

Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News currently based in Sydney, Australia. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and a journalist at Ministry of Sport. Joshua specialises in rugby league, motorsport and tennis. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again.