THFC has officially announced that their Men’s First Team will visit Sydney, Australia, as part of their 2026 pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season. This marks the club’s return to Sydney for the first time since 2015, when they defeated Sydney FC 1-0 at the Accor Stadium (then ANZ Stadium). It’s the fifth overall visit to Australia, following recent trips to Perth (2023) and Melbourne (2024).
The tour is centred on the 2026 Sydney Super Cup, a two-week international football festival that will spotlight Sydney on the global stage. Spurs will play two high-profile friendlies as part of this event, once against Sydney FC and once against Chelsea FC. These matches will be Spurs’ key pre-season tests Down Under, continuing the club’s trend of facing Premier League rivals abroad (e.g., West Ham in Perth 2023, Newcastle in Melbourne 2024). The full tour schedule may expand, but this Sydney leg is confirmed.
What Else to Expect in Sydney
Fan Engagement: Priority ticket pre-sale for members of Tottenham’s Official Supporters’ Clubs in Australia (including the Sydney Oz Spurs chapter and 11 others nationwide) starts at 10 am Sydney time on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 (that’s 11 pm Monday, 8 December UK time). General tickets will follow via official channels.
Community Impact: The club plans to support local causes, host fan meet-ups celebrating Australian culture, and run football development clinics. This includes technical training sessions for young players and coach education workshops using Spurs Academy methods.
Head Coach’s Take: Thomas Frank expressed excitement: “Sydney is one of the world’s most iconic locations for sport, and I’m excited to be able to take the team there to play two matches, including one against one of our biggest rivals. I’ve heard all about our passionate fan base in Australia, and it’s something the Club is very proud of.”
This Sydney trip fits into a packed pre-season for Spurs, which already includes an Asia tour (e.g., North London Derby vs. Arsenal in Hong Kong, matches in South Korea and Germany).
The Super Cup also features Chelsea vs. Western Sydney Wanderers, making it a Premier League showcase in the A-League heartland. A-League CEO Stephen Conroy called it a “fantastic exhibition of world-class football.”
