The Greek Community Cup Women’s Tournament returns this weekend, with the 2026 competition set to kick off at Northcote City FC, marking the start of another strong summer for women’s football in Melbourne.
Now firmly established as a key community sporting event, the Women’s Community Cup continues to grow in both participation and profile, bringing together women’s teams from across the city in a tournament that blends competitive football with cultural connection.
The opening round of fixtures begins on Friday, 30 January, with Northcote City FC facing Keon Park SC in a 7:30pm kickoff. Action continues on Saturday, 31 January, with Westvale Olympic FC taking on Bentleigh Cobras FC at 3:00pm, followed by Brunswick City SC against Oakleigh Cannons FC at 5:00pm. All matches will be played at Northcote City FC.
The 2026 Women’s Tournament features clubs including Northcote City FC, Brunswick City SC, Oakleigh Cannons FC, Keon Park SC, Westvale Olympic FC, Bentleigh Cobras FC and South Melbourne FC, highlighting the depth and diversity of women’s football across Melbourne.
Tournament organiser Michael Karamitos said the opening weekend signals an exciting start to this year’s women’s program.
“The Women’s Community Cup continues to grow year on year, and it’s encouraging to see strong participation heading into the opening round,” Mr Karamitos said.
“Our focus remains on delivering a well-run tournament that supports women’s football and provides a positive, competitive environment for players and clubs.”
The opening weekend will also be attended by local council representatives, elected officials and community leaders, demonstrating broad support for women’s sport at grassroots level. Religious representatives are also expected to be present to offer a blessing for the tournament, acknowledging the cultural and community significance of the Greek Community Cup.
The Women’s Tournament will run from 30 January to 15 February 2026, with all matches hosted at Northcote City FC.
The competition is supported by the Victorian Government and Darebin City Council, and is sponsored by Nikos Cakes and Peter Tziotzis Orthodox Funeral Services.
Further fixtures, group-stage matches and finals details are available via the official tournament website.
