Game Day: CommBank Matildas Face China PR In AFC Womenâs Asian Cup 2026⢠Semi-Final Tonight.
A Place In The Final And History On Home Soil Within Reach.
The CommBank Matildas take to the pitch tonight in Perth to face China PR in a blockbuster AFC Womenâs Asian Cup 2026⢠semi-final, with a place in the tournament final on the line.
With the finish line now within sight, the Tillies step onto Perth Stadium knowing victory tonight would send them into Saturdayâs decider - and keep alive their dream of lifting the AFC Womenâs Asian Cup trophy on home soil.
China PR present a formidable challenge in what shapes as a compelling contest between two of Asiaâs football powerhouses, as both nations battle for the opportunity to book their place in the tournament final.
Backed by a passionate home crowd expected to turn out in force, the Tillies will be looking to rise to the occasion and deliver another statement performance on the tournament stage.
For hometown hero Sam Kerr, the semi-final carries added significance as she leads the Matildas in front of a Perth crowd that has supported her journey from the very beginning, while teammate Alanna Kennedy enters the match in red-hot form, with five goals putting her atop the tournamentâs Golden Boot race heading into tonightâs semi-final.
Every match of the AFC Womenâs Asian Cup 2026⢠streams live and exclusive on Paramount+, while 10 delivers live coverage of every CommBank Matildas match, giving Australians front-row access to the teamâs bid for continental success.
Paramount+ and 10 delivers comprehensive coverage with expert hosts Tara Rushton and Kat Haddad, sideline reporting from Nalin Mastou and Tash Rigby, commentary from former Matilda and expert Grace Gill alongside Andy Harper, and analysis from Matildas legends Elise Kellond-Knight, Chloe Logarzo and Ash Sykes.
Tonight, under the lights in Perth, the CommBank Matildas prepare for their biggest moment of the tournament so far.
CommBank Matildas vs China PR Tonight, Live From 8.00pm (AEDT)
Live And Exclusive On 10, 10 Streaming And Paramount+.
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Was gonna ask if itâs too much of a stretch to predict that 10 could see its most-watched program of the year on Saturday.
AFL and NRL are not on FTA that day. 10 would carry the final regardless of whoâs there, but weâre there now, so thatâs extra gravitas.
Elevate the second semifinal to TV. Surely it has enough interest now?
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The Final on Saturday night will definitely be high ratings. No sporting competition on Seven and Nine.
Promote. Promote. Promote. Advertise the living crap for the Final.
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However, the NBL Championship game one (Kings v 36ers) on 10 Drama, which takes place at the same time, could take some viewers away.
Not for long though. NBL is scheduled for 7pm and will last two hours, so the football - which starts at 8pm - has all the potential audience for the second half.
Who knows, there could even be ET and penalties.
What Iâm surprised is that they didnât elevate one of the two A-League matches to the main channel, just so we have a running theme.
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10 for the love of all things MediaSpy you have probably the greatest chance to get the most eyeballs youâve had since the BBL - maybe - so quit plugging Survivor and 10News+ and start filling your ad spots with the final and heck, put the A-League match as a lead in
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10 should take advantage of the Matildas playing, and put one of the A-League games on the main channel. The Brisbane v Wellington game is on Bold Drama 2.30-5.05pm aedt. Could easily put that game on 10 as the lead in to the News.
Game 2 (Melb Victory V Central Coast) is on Bold 5.05-7pm, so that one is tricky for the main channel.
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Itâs a great opportunity for huge ratings. Also 10 has the Womenâs World Cup in Brazil next winter
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10 are experts at promoting one program at the expense of all others 
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Surprised that âThe Weekly Kick Offâ hasnât been given a more priority during the Womenâs Asian Cup. Didnât the show just do a âpreview episodeâ and nothing more? This would have been a great opportunity to promote this little hidden gem of a show.
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Once again, it needs to be pointed out, 10 are run by idiots. And owned by an even bigger idiot dictated to by the worldâs biggest idiot.
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Australia v Japan is the final.
10 would love a tightly contested outcome. If they can make it to penalties, even better.
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Thatâs an idiotic thing to say.
Any sign of any promos being flogged til weâre sick to the sight of them yet?
Thereâs a difference. I know Iâm an idiot. 10 donât. 
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A formidable opponent in Japan should get eyeballs this Saturday night for Ten
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anything but promoting the finalâŚ
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