Match Hospitality Asia expands 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup partnership
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed Match Hospitality Asia as the official hospitality provider for the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup.
Building on their success at the record-breaking AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 and the AFC Champions League Elite Finals 2025, the expanded collaboration will see Match deliver ticket-inclusive experiences at all five stadiums during Australia's hosting of the 21st edition of the tournament.
The hospitality program will present a tiered hospitality offering, comprising the MATCH Private Suite for exclusive and dedicated service, MATCH Club for a premium, shared hospitality lounge and MATCH Open Box with in-seat service. Hospitality benefits include priority access gates, all-inclusive dining and beverage service, commemorative gifts, venue hosting and stadium parking, subject to product inclusions.
Announcing the partnership, AFC General Secretary, Datuk Seri Windsor John stated "providing unrivalled match experiences is key to the AFC’s fan engagement efforts and we are delighted to continue our collaboration with Match Hospitality Asia, as we strive to deliver the best-ever edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia."
Match Hospitality Asia Chief Executive, Enrique Byrom added "we are very pleased to be delivering another landmark event with the AFC and look forward to bringing our recent experience to Australia, where the stadiums and fan-following will guarantee a spectacular tournament."
The 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup runs from 1st to 21st March next year with the Final to be played at Sydney’s (Accor) Stadium Australia.
Image: China secures the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India. Credit: AFC Media.
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