The 2025 Greek Community Cup kicks off on Friday

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The 2025 Greek Community Cup kicks off this Friday, 10 January, at Warner Reserve with a blockbuster first round of games.

The Cup, celebrating the rich influence of Greeks in football, features clubs with celebrated histories in Victorian football, including South Melbourne, Heidelberg United, Oakleigh Cannons, Bentleigh Greens, Kingston City, Malvern City, Box Hill United, Bentleigh United Cobras, Keon Park, East Kew, and host club South Springvale Aris.

The opening round on Friday night sees Keon Park FC face off against NPL heavyweights Bentleigh Greens, followed by a much-anticipated clash between Cup first-timers Port Melbourne Sharks and NPL rivals Heidelberg United.

Photo: Kostas Deves.

All games will be hosted by South Springvale Aris FC at their Ross and Warner Reserve in South Springvale.

Full fixtures, scores, and updates can be found at: www.greekcup.com.au 

The Greek Community Cup is brought to you by the Greek Community of Melbourne in association with Australian Football Skool. The 2025 Senior Men’s Program is hosted by South Springvale Aris and supported by LV Furniture, Accountancy Group, and Active Orthopaedic Centre.

Friday, January 10: First Round Kick-Off

  • 7:30 PM | Port Melbourne Sharks vs. Heidelberg United

The Port Melbourne Sharks make their Cup debut in a blockbuster matchup against longtime rivals Heidelberg United.

  • 7:30 PM | Keon Park vs. Bentleigh Greens

The ambitious Keon Park FC will take on NPL heavyweights Bentleigh Greens in their Cup debut.

Photo: Kostas Deves.

Saturday, January 11

  • 5:00 PM | East Kew FC vs. Oakleigh Cannons

The energetic East Kew FC takes on NPL powerhouse Oakleigh Cannons.

  • 5:00 PM | Malvern City FC vs. South Springvale FC

Tournament hosts South Springvale FC face off against ambitious rivals Malvern City FC in the final game of a blockbuster opening weekend.

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