The Challenge Cup is a long-standing feature of the Western Australian football calendar, celebrating the strength of the local game and its connection to the professional pathway.
Held annually, the event showcases Western Australia’s top talent, with State Teams taking on Perth Glory in high-profile representative matches. The Challenge Cup has a proud history of bringing together players, fans and the wider football community, and continues to play an important role in highlighting elite football in WA.
The match is typically played at the conclusion of the NPL season and forms part of the A League pre season period, usually in late September or early October. Match dates are confirmed and publicised each year.
Each year, the men’s Challenge Cup match features the WA Men’s State Team facing Perth Glory’s A League Men side, while the women’s Challenge Cup match sees the WA Women’s State Team take on Perth Glory’s A League Women side.
The Challenge Cup reflects the strong football heritage of Western Australia and provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the State’s best talent on a major stage.
