Lismore to host Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets A-League game

LISMORE will host an A-League exhibition match for the first time in over a decade when the Newcastle Jets take on the Brisbane Roar at Crozier Field on Saturday, August 9.

The Newcastle men’s side is visiting Lismore, Port Macquarie and Taree as part of the Jets:TOUR to support flood-affected parts of the state.

They will host clinics, school visits, engage with clubs and run an open training session to coincide with the game.

Lismore previously hosted an A-League preseason match between the Central Coast and Melbourne City at Oakes Oval in 2014

It drew a crowd of just over 4000 people and is among one of the highest attended events at the venue.

Lismore mayor Steve Krieg said it was a thrill to bring professional sport teams back to the region.

“Lismore is a proud sporting community and hosting this A-League preseason match is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our world-class facilities and the incredible passion of our local football fans,” he said.

“We’re grateful to the Newcastle Jets for including Lismore in their 2025 tour. It’s events like this that put our city on the map and bring our community together to enjoy top-class football.”

“Bringing two A-League teams to Lismore is an incredible opportunity for our community to show their support for the game and for our region. I can’t wait to see our stands packed with fans cheering on some of the best players in the country.”

The Jets have a new-look side with head coach Mark Milligan at the helm alongside star signings including Japanese international Kota Mizunuma and Scottish Premiership defender Joe Shaughnessy.

Newcastle Jets General Manager of Customer and Community Matt Starr said the tour is hosted by Greater Bank and is an opportunity to engage with and support regional communities.

“We have been very clear in our desire to connect and engage with the broader Jets community and we’re really looking forward to taking our club and programs to regional centres along the north coast as we expand our reach and support across the state,” he said.

“Lismore, Taree and Port Macquarie have each been significantly affected by floods this year and we hope that this tour can help to give back to our fans and bring the communities together as they rebuild.

“We are thrilled to have Greater Bank on board as our major community partner for another season. They have been a fantastic champion of the club, and we would not be able to deliver these tours or clinics without their support.”

The match will be played at 3pm with a clinic to follow at Oakes Oval from 4.30pm.

Tickets are on sale from Tuesday through Oztix.