There was something special about Adelaide City Park last Friday night. A crowd of 1,408 came through the gates for Adelaide City’s opening home match of the 2026 Australian Championship, helping turn Oakden into a genuine national-stage occasion. From the quiet of the ground earlier in the day to the colour, noise and activity that followed, Adelaide City Park took on a completely different feel. Supporters arrived early, families and junior players filled the precinct, live

19 October 1986 remains one of the defining dates in Adelaide City Football Club history. Forty years ago today, Adelaide City reached the summit of Australian football for the first time, securing the Club’s maiden National Soccer League Championship. After suffering a one-goal defeat to Sydney Olympic in the opening leg of the Grand Final, City responded with a memorable 3–1 victory in New South Wales to claim the national title. Led by Zoran Matić, the championship-winning

Relive the key moments from Adelaide City’s opening match of the 2026 Australian Championship against Avondale FC at Adelaide City Park. City twice took the lead through Danie Bressan from the penalty spot, before Avondale responded on both occasions to send the match to a penalty shootout for the bonus point. After a marathon shootout, Avondale edged City 7-6, with the Black and Whites still collecting a point from the 2-2 draw. Watch the SBS highlights below.

Adelaide City kicked off its Australian Championship campaign in an entertaining 2-2 draw against NPL Victoria Champions Avondale FC at Oakden. A celebratory atmosphere filled Adelaide City Park on Friday night, as just over 1,400 fans packed the venue as the Adelaide sun began to set. Perfect conditions saw the Champions of South Australia host their Victorian counterparts in the first-ever meeting between the two sides. Before the game, Adelaide City coach Vas Parhas promis