The Matildas host New Zealand in the second of two international friendlies on Tuesday, December 2 in Adelaide.
The two-match series is the final hit-out for the Matildas before next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 which also doubles as Asia’s qualification pathway to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Looking to bounce back following a disappointing loss to European champions England last month, the Matildas took control of the first match against the Kiwis last Friday night in Gosford, running out 5-0 winners.
Going into the second clash it will be interesting what lineup head coach Joe Montemurro selects with all eyes on superstar Sam Kerr who was an unused substitute in Gosford.
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AllSportsPeople looks at the key details ahead of game two against New Zealand, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the upcoming Matildas schedule.
Australia vs. New Zealand Game 2 live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this friendly match in Australia:
Free-to-air TV: Network 10
Live stream: 10.com.au, Paramount+
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What time does Australia vs. New Zealand kick off?
This friendly clash takes place at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide and kicks off on Tuesday, December 2 at 8:00 p.m. Local time.
Here’s how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Tues Dec. 2 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Tues Dec. 2 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Tues Dec. 2 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Tues Dec. 2 | 5:30 p.m. |
Matildas squad vs. New Zealand
Mackenzie Arnold | Goalkeeper | Portland Thorns FC |
Ellie Carpenter | Defender | Chelsea FC |
Steph Catley | Defender | Arsenal WFC |
Kyra Cooney-Cross | Midfielder | Arsenal WFC |
Caitlin Foord | Forward | Arsenal WFC |
Katrina Gorry | Midfielder | West Ham United FC |
Winonah Heatley | Defender | AS Roma |
Michelle Heyman | Forward | Canberra United FC |
Clare Hunt | Defender | Tottenham Hotspur WFC |
Kahli Johnson | Forward | Calgary Wild FC |
Alanna Kennedy | Defender | London City Lionesses |
Sam Kerr (c) | Forward | Chelsea FC |
Chloe Lincoln | Goalkeeper | Brisbane Roar FC |
Holly McNamara | Forward | Melbourne City FC |
Teagan Micah | Goalkeeper | OL Lyonnes |
Courtney Nevin | Defender | Malmo FF |
Hayley Raso | Forward | Eintracht Frankfurt |
Charlize Rule | Defender | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
Amy Sayer | Midfielder | Kristianstads DFF |
Remy Siemsen | Forward | Kristianstads DFF |
Kaitlyn Torpey | Forward | Portland Thorns FC |
Emily Van Egmond | Midfielder | Leicester City |
Clare Wheeler | Midfielder | Everton WFC |
Tameka Yallop | Midfielder | Brisbane Road FC |
Upcoming international schedule for the Matildas
| Sunday March 1, 2026 | Australia vs. Philippines | Optus Stadium, Perth (8:00 p.m. AWST) |
| Thursday March 5, 2026 | Australia vs. Iran | CBus Super Stadium, Gold Coast (8:00 p.m. AEST) |
| Sunday March 8, 2026 | Australia vs. Korea Republic | Accor Stadium, Sydney (8:00 p.m. AEDT) |