Open Men’s

Men’s Cup 2026

Three weeks of open men’s competition played across two premier venues, building towards a grand final. Co-hosted by Bentleigh Greens SC and Northcote City FC, it’s a serious test of squad depth and quality through the back end of the season.

Match schedule

• Sunday 20 September
  Competition kicks off across both venues
• Group & knockout stages
  Played over three weeks at both venues
• Sunday 4 October
  Grand Final at Northcote City FC

What to expect

• Open men’s competition across three weeks
• Matches played across two premier venues
• Group and knockout stages building to a grand final
• Grand final played at Northcote City FC
• Live scoring and online stats
• Canteen and refreshments on site
• Premier NPL-standard facilities
• Trophies and awards for the winners

Where the games are played

Matches are played across two venues — our South East venue at Bentleigh Greens SC and our North West venue at Northcote City FC. The grand final is played at Northcote City FC.

South East venue · Host club

Bentleigh Greens SC Directions

Kingston Heath Soccer Complex, 301–307 Centre Dandenong Rd, Cheltenham VIC 3192

• ParkingAmple on-site parking at the complex
• Public transportBuses along Centre Dandenong Rd; nearest stations Mentone & Cheltenham (Frankston line)
• FacilitiesPavilion, grandstand, canteen & toilets on site

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North West venue · Host club

Northcote City FC Directions

John Cain Memorial Park, Thornbury VIC 3071

• ParkingOn-site and street parking around the reserve
• Public transportClose to Thornbury & Croxton stations (Mernda line) and Darebin Rd buses
• FacilitiesGrandstand, clubrooms, canteen & toilets on site
• Grand FinalSunday 4 October — the tournament decider is played here

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