The new A-League season kicks off for Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix with a highly anticipated Round 1 clash at HBF Park on Saturday.
Perth Glory, playing on home turf, will be looking to start strong after finishing last season near the bottom of the table. Their pre-season has included the exciting acquisition of Welsh international forward Tom Lawrence, adding significant firepower and experience alongside captain Adam Taggart.
Wellington Phoenix, meanwhile, are eager to rebound after missing the finals last year. They have made key signings, including Nigerian forward Ifeanyi Eze and Canadian defender Manjrekar James, to reinforce their squad. Head-to-head history is closely contested, with their last competitive meeting being an Australia Cup thriller that the Phoenix won on penalties.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Perth Glory vs. Wellington Phoenix live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this A-League match in Australia:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Paramount+
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in Australia. Streaming options are available on Paramount+.
Fans can tune into this match both live and on demand with a subscription to Paramount+, who are offering a free trial for new customers on their streaming service.
What time does Perth Glory vs. Wellington Phoenix kick off?
This A-League clash takes place at HBF Park in Perth, Australia and kicks off on Saturday, October 18 at 6:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Sat, Oct. 18 | 9:45 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Sat, Oct. 18 | 9:15 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Oct. 18 | 6:45 p.m. |
A-League fixture schedule this week
All times in AEDT
Friday, October 17
- Adelaide United vs. Sydney (7:00 p.m.)
- Brisbane Roar vs. Macarthur (9:05 p.m.)
Saturday, October 18
- Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Melbourne City (5:00 p.m.)
- Melbourne Victory vs. Auckland (7:35 p.m.)
- Perth Glory vs. Wellington Phoenix (9:45 p.m.)
Sunday, October 19
- Central Coast Mariners vs. Newcastle Jets (3:00 p.m.)