A-Leagues Increase Capacity At Go Media Stadium For 2025 Finals Series
Auckland FC to host leg two of their Semi Final on Saturday 24 May.
Additional 800 seats to be added if Auckland progress to debut Grand Final.
Friday 9 May: In partnership with Go Media Stadium and Auckland FC, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has increased the capacity of Go Media Stadium for the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Finals Series.
Following strong early demand for finals tickets, and a fantastic record of home support during the regular season, the APL has added 2,700 seats to the north end of Go Media Stadium, giving more Auckland FC and travelling fans the opportunity to watch their team in leg two of the Semi Final showdown on Saturday 24 May.
A further 800 seats will be added should Auckland qualify for the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Grand Final and earn the right to host the showpiece event on Saturday 31 May.
With the additional capacity, the Black Knights continue a strong record of home support at Go Media Stadium as the club continues to build an incredible connection with the local football community. Across the regular season, the Isuzu UTE A-League Men has seen a 9% growth in overall attendance year-on-year, and this weekend is set to surpass 1.5m total fans through the gates for the first time since 2018/19.
A-Leagues Executive Chair, Hon. Stephen Conroy said: 'The fans in Auckland, and across the league, have been fantastic this season. As it stands, we're on track to record the highest attended season since 2016/17.
'As we enter an exciting month of A-Leagues action, it's great to be able to increase the overall capacity at Go Media Stadium for the 2025 Finals Series to give more fans the chance to see their team in action.
'Credit to all involved at Auckland FC for the momentum they've built, and a huge shout out to their growing fan base, for the passion and connection they've shown to the club in their first season.'
The 2025 Finals Series kicks off this weekend with two cut-throat Elimination Finals, with the two winners progressing to the Semi Finals to face either Auckland FC or Melbourne City who earned the week off finishing as the top two teams in the regular season.
As Premiers, Auckland FC will play the lowest placed Elimination Final winner in a two-legged Semi Final, with the first leg away, before the return leg at Go Media Stadium on Saturday 24 May. The highest placed team from the regular season that wins through from the Semi Finals, will earn the right to host the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Grand Final on Saturday 31 May.
Tickets for Auckland's second leg at Go Media Stadium on Saturday 24 May are currently on sale for Auckland FC members via ticketmaster.co.nz, while tickets for away club fans go on sale at 10am AEST / 12pm NZT on Monday 12 May. General public tickets will go on sale at 1pm AEST / 3pm NZT on Tuesday 13 May.
For Australian viewers, the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Finals Series matches will be shown live across a mix of Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+.
For New Zealand viewers, every match of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Finals Series, including Auckland FC, is available live on Sky Sport and streamed on Sky Sport Now.
Notes:
Isuzu UTE A-League Men 2025 Finals Series:
Week 2: Semi Finals (Leg 1), Friday 16 May - Saturday 17 May
Lowest Placed Elimination Final Winner vs Auckland FC
Highest Placed Elimination Final Winner vs Melbourne City
Week 3: Semi Finals (Leg 2), Saturday 24 May
Auckland FC vs Lowest Placed Elimination Final Winner, 4:00pm AEST / 6:00pm NZT on Saturday 24 May at Go Media Stadium.
Melbourne City vs Highest Placed Elimination Final Winner, 7:35pm AEST on Saturday 24 May at AAMI Park.
Week 4: Grand Final, Saturday 31 May
Highest ranked Semi Final Winner vs Lowest ranked Semi Final Winner, Saturday 31 May.
About A-Leagues:
The A-Leagues represent the pinnacle of professional football in Australia and New Zealand, comprising Isuzu UTE A-League Men's and Ninja A-League Women competitions. The 2024/25 season will see 13 clubs compete in the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and 12 in the Ninja A-League Women.
The A-Leagues, operated by Australian Professional Leagues (APL), is delivering against its bold ambition to develop top-tier professional football talent in Australia and New Zealand, drive engagement across the leagues and to build on football's undisputed position as the country's most popular participation sport.
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