South Australia’s iconic Adelaide Oval is on the brink of making history as it prepares to welcome the one millionth person to see the CommBank Matildas at home since 2017.
This milestone is set to be reached during the upcoming match against China PR on Friday, 31 May 2024, as Football Australia today announced it is on track for a 13th consecutive home match sell-out for the 53,500-capacity stadium.
The sell-out streak, dating back to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Send-Off Match on 14 July 2023, highlights the unprecedented support for the CommBank Matildas with record crowds in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and now Adelaide.
Australia will host current world no. 19 China PR in the two-match ’Til it's Done Farewell series in Adelaide (Friday, 31 May 2024) and Sydney (Tuesday, 3 June 2024).
Following a frenzied Adelaide Pre-sale period that saw 30,000 tickets claimed within four hours, the General Public purchase period, which commenced at 12.00pm ACDT today, saw all currently available sellable tickets exhausted*.
Football Australia CEO, James Johnson, said that with the latest sell-out looming, it is indicative of the continued deepening bond between the team and the Australian public, combined with their high entertainment value.
“We are thrilled to witness the unprecedented demand for tickets to our national teams’ matches, a testament to the growing popularity and support for football in Australia.
“The CommBank Matildas’ remarkable journey has captured the hearts of fans nationwide, leading to a series of capacity matches and a significant milestone as we approach the one millionth spectator at home since 2017 in Adelaide on 31 May as we head towards a 13th consecutive CommBank Matildas’ sell-out.
“This surge in ticket sales not only showcases the love for the game but also contributes to the financial health of the sport where match day revenue is now a significant revenue stream at Football Australia, enabling us to invest further in the game’s development.
“We are confident that the upcoming matches for both the CommBank Matildas and the Subway Socceroos will continue to draw full stadiums, reaffirming the strong connection between our teams and their supporters,” concluded Johnson.
Following news of the available sellable tickets selling-out, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas said, "We're thrilled but not surprised to see tickets for the CommBank Matildas match selling so quickly.
“They really are the hottest ticket in town, and South Australians deserve their chance to see our national team.
“This is also a great opportunity to attract more visitors to our state at a time of year when our major event calendar is traditionally quieter.”
Corporate hospitality packages are still available for the CommBank Matildas vs China PR match at Adelaide Oval from https://www.adelaideoval.com.au/events/matildas-v-china/
The second match of the ’Til it's Done Farewell series will be hosted at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Monday, 3 June 2024 with a 14th match sell-out streak on the line. Football Australia Football Account Holders Pre-sale commences at 2.00pm AEDT on Friday, 15 March 2024. General Public will have access from 2.00pm AEDT on Monday, 18 March 2024 with ticket information available at matildas.com.au.
The ’Til it's Done Farewell series will be available to watch live in Australia thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount ANZ.
‘TIL IT’S DONE FAREWELL SERIES | MATCH SCHEDULE
Match One
CommBank Matildas v China
Date: Friday, 31 May 2024
Kick-off: 7.40pm AECT / 8.10pm AEST
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, South Australia
Broadcast: 10 Paramount
Tickets: Allocation Currently Exhausted, any final release will be via Ticketek
*A limited number of tickets remain for sale on a first-in-best-dressed basis. Closer to the match, there may be a limited final release of tickets that become available for sale
Match Two
CommBank Matildas v China
Date: Monday, 3 June 2024
Kick-off: 7.40pm AEST
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales
Broadcast: 10 Paramount
Tickets: Football Australia Football Account Pre-sale from 2.00pm AEDT on Friday, 15 March 2024. General Public from 2.00pm AEDT on Monday, 18 March 2024. Tickets from Ticketek.