The All Whites will take on the Socceroos for the historic Soccer Ashes trophy this September over two games, one played in Australia and one in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

The first match will be played on Friday 5 September at GIO Stadium, Canberra, kicking off at 9:45pm NZT (7:45pm local).  

The second will be played on Tuesday 9 September at Go Media Stadium, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, home of A-League Men’s Premiers Auckland FC, kicking off at 7:00pm NZT. 

For the match in Aotearoa New Zealand, tickets will go on sale to New Zealand Football’s Football Whānau members on Wednesday 25 June, with general sale on Friday 27 June.  

To sign up for free to Football Whānau, and receive first access to tickets as well as a kids go free offer available during the presale, visit nzfootball.co.nz 

The games represent the first time the Soccer Ashes have been contested since 2023, when the Socceroos defeated the All Whites 2-0 in London to retain the title, after the contest was revived for the first time since 1954 following the once-lost trophy being rediscovered.  

The Soccer Ashes trophy contains the ashes of cigars smoked by Australian captain Alex Gibb and New Zealand captain George Campbell following the first football match between the two nations in Australia in June 1923.   Built by New Zealand trophy maker Harry Mayer in 1923 using a combination of rewarewa and Australian maple, the Soccer Ashes are held in a silver-plated razor case that was carried by Queensland Football Association Secretary Private William Fisher at the landing of Gallipoli in 1915, a powerful symbol of the Anzac Spirit which underpins the strong trans-Tasman sporting bond and rivalry. 

The All Whites come into the series in good form having finished second at the recent Canadian Shield tournament in Toronto where they defeated African champions Côte d'Ivoire, the highest ranked side they have beaten in over 10 years.  

All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley said:  

“Any opportunity to play Australia is special and this series is something I know the team are really excited about.  

“To play for a historic trophy and national pride brings an extra element to these games, but it is also ideal preparation for the FIFA World Cup with both teams now confirmed to be at the tournament next year.  

“After their breakout A-League Men season, it is also great to be playing the New Zealand game at Go Media Stadium, the home of Auckland FC, and we hope to see all of the fans there to support the team and bring the trophy home.” 

Ticket Information – Tuesday 9 September, Go Media Stadium, Auckland 

Before match day: 

- Adults: $20, $40, or $80 (plus ticketing fees) 

- 14 and under: $10, $20, or $40 (plus ticketing fees) 

Match day prices: 

- Adults: $25, $45, or $85 (plus ticketing fees) 

- 14 and under: $15, $25, or $45 (plus ticketing fees) 

Active Supporters Zone (South Stand – same location as The Port for Auckland FC): 

- Pre-sale: $20 adults / $10 (14 and under) 

- Match day: $25 adults / $15 (14 and under) (All prices exclude ticketing fees) Book now at Ticketek.co.nz 

Article added: Monday 23 June 2025