Sydney Super Cup: Fixtures, dates, how to watch Celtic and Everton playing in Australia
Celtic and Everton head to Australia for the inaugural Sydney Super Cup in 2022.
Both clubs have strong fan bases Down Under, with Celtic currently being managed by former Socceroos manager Ange Postecoglou.
Legendary Aussie striker Tim Cahill, meanwhile, made over 200 appearances for Everton and ensured the Toffees have a place in the hearts of some Aussie football fans.
A-League men’s clubs Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers will also take part in the Sydney Super Cup, which has been put together with the help of TEG Sport and is expected to be held every two years.
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When is the Sydney Super Cup?
With the Qatar 2022 World Cup set to pause club football later this year, the Sydney Super Cup will fill some of that gap.
The tournament begins on November 17th and ends six days later on November 23rd.
The World Cup begins on November 20 (local time), with Australia playing France in the group opener on the morning of November 23 (AEST).
All three Sydney Super Cup matches will be played at different venues, with Accor Stadium designed to accommodate the largest possible crowd.
| Date (AEDT) | Time (AEDT) | Fit | Stadion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 11/17 | 19:45 | Celtic vs Sydney FC | Allianz Stadium |
| Sunday, November 20th | 19:30 | Everton vs Celtic | Accor Stadium |
| Wednesday, 11/23 | 19:45 | Everton vs. Western Sydney Wanderers | CommBank Stadium |
How to watch the Sydney Super Cup
Network 10 shows all Sydney Super Cup matches live and free in Australia.
Matches will be televised on Network 10, streams are available on 10 Play.
Sydney Super Cup matches can also be streamed to fans in the UK from Celtic and Everton.
Tickets for the Sydney Super Cup
Tickets for all three games are still available through Ticketek.
Prices start at $39, with corporate hospitality packages also available.
Why did Rangers withdraw from the Sydney Super Cup?
Rangers were originally set to play in the Sydney Super Cup but withdrew in April.
With Celtic also competing, their participation would have resulted in the first time an Old Firm Derby has been staged outside of Scotland.
Rangers fans have never been happy with plans for the club to eventually withdraw from the tournament, citing the organizers’ unwillingness to honor certain unspecified commitments.
Everton were later chosen to replace Rangers and jumped at the opportunity to visit Australia.
“We are very much looking forward to traveling to Australia later this year. The Winter World Cup gave us the opportunity to visit a fantastic country and play against really strong opponents,” said manager Frank Lampard.
“We also have a lot of passionate Evertonians in Australia and we can’t wait to catch up with them.
“Apart from the players who are playing at the World Cup, we will take our largest possible squad with us. This promises to be a very rewarding tour on all levels and we are very excited to be making this journey.”