Global Football Week Melbourne

Global Football Week Melbourne was a series of Association Football events that took place from 21 May–24 May 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. The events featured the 2024 A-Leagues All Stars Games, against English football clubs Newcastle United and Arsenal Women's at Marvel Stadium. The opening match of the series was played between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Global Football Week Melbourne was announced on 18 March 2024 as a collaboration between the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), Visit Victoria and TEG Sport. Three friendly matches were first announced, which later expanded to include two open training sessions at AAMI Park and two business events.

Background
On 18 March 2024, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), partnered with TEG Sport and Visit Victoria, announced three exhibition matches set to take place across two days in May. The first match was between Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United on 22 May 2024 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The remaining two matches were the 2024 A-Leagues All Stars Games. These games consisted of a team of players representing the A-League Men, and an inaugural team representing the A-League Women. The Men's Team played against Newcastle United, while the Women's Team played against Arsenal Women's. The 2024 A-Leagues All Stars Games were played at Marvel Stadium on 24 May 2024.

Venues


The Friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United was played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 22 May 2024, while the 2024 Men's and Women's A-Leagues All Stars Games were played at Marvel Stadium on 24 May 2024. The two Open Training Sessions occurred at AAMI Park on 21 & 23 May 2024. The Business Lunch with Ange Postecoglou was held in the Olympic Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 21 May 2024, while the Women in Football Business Brunch was held in the Skyline Room at Marvel Stadium on 22 May 2024.

Events
The Events of Global Football Week Melbourne included a Friendly Match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 2024 Men's and Women's A-Leagues All Stars Games against Newcastle United and Arsenal Women's respectively, two Open Training Sessions featuring all teams except Newcastle United, a Business Lunch with Ange Postecoglou and a Women in Football Business Brunch.