Organized by the Greek Community of Melbourne, the Cup celebrates Greek heritage through the unifying power of football, featuring renowned clubs like Heidelberg United, South Melbourne, and Bentleigh Greens.
Fans can look forward to thrilling contests, including Port Melbourne Sharks(Nea Hellas) making their debut against Heidelberg United(Megas Alexandros) and host club South Springvale(Aris Springvale) taking on Malvern City.
Overall, the Cup celebrates the rich influence of Greeks in football, feautering clubs with rich histories in Victorian football, including South Melbourne(Hellas Melvourni), Heidelberg United(Megas Alexandros), Oakleigh Cannons, Bentleigh Greens(Pagkyprios), Kingston City, Malvern City, Box Hill United, Bentleigh United Cobras, Keon Park, East Kew, and host club South Springvale Aris.
Full fixtures, scores, and updates can be found at: www.greekcup.com.au
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THE 2025 GREEK COMMUNITY CUP KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY
The 2025 Greek Community Cup kicks off this Friday, 10 January, at Warner Reserve with a blockbuster first round of games.
The Cup, celebrating the rich influence of Greeks in football, features clubs with celebrated histories in Victorian football, including South Melbourne, Heidelberg United, Oakleigh Cannons, Bentleigh Greens, Kingston City, Malvern City, Box Hill United, Bentleigh United Cobras, Keon Park, East Kew, and host club South Springvale Aris.
The opening round on Friday night sees Keon Park FC face off against NPL heavyweights Bentleigh Greens, followed by a much-anticipated clash between Cup first-timers Port Melbourne Sharks and NPL rivals Heidelberg United.
All games will be hosted by South Springvale Aris FC at their Ross and Warner Reserve in South Springvale.
The Greek Community Cup is brought to you by the Greek Community of Melbourne in association with Australian Football Skool. The 2025 Senior Men’s Program is hosted by South Springvale Aris and supported by LV Furniture, Accountancy Group, and Active Orthopaedic Centre.
Friday, 10 January: First Round Kick-Off
7:30 PM | Port Melbourne Sharks vs. Heidelberg United
The Port Melbourne Sharks make their Cup debut in a blockbuster matchup against longtime rivals Heidelberg United.
7:30 PM | Keon Park vs. Bentleigh Greens
The ambitious Keon Park FC will take on NPL heavyweights Bentleigh Greens in their Cup debut.
Saturday, 11 January
5:00 PM | East Kew FC vs. Oakleigh Cannons
The energetic East Kew FC takes on NPL powerhouse Oakleigh Cannons.
5:00 PM | Malvern City FC vs. South Springvale FC
Tournament hosts South Springvale FC face off against ambitious rivals Malvern City FC in the final game of a blockbuster opening weekend.
ABOUT THE GREEK COMMUNITY CUP
The Greek Community Cup is more than just football—it’s about bringing people together to enjoy the game, connect with each other, and support local clubs for whom football is the great connector with heritage and culture. Greeks have played a significant part in football in this state and country and football has been an important cultural conduit for Australian Greeks.
Presented by the Greek Community fo Melbourne in Association with Australian Football Skools and supported by LV FURNITURE, ACCOUNTANCY GROUP and ACTIVE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTRE
ABOUT THE GREEK COMMUNITY OF MELBOURNE
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) is a community organisation founded in 1897. It represents the large and vibrant Greek community in Victoria presenting education programs to over 2000 students, cultural programs that include the landmark Antipodes Festival and conducts advocacy across a broad range of issues.
For more information about the GCM go to www.greekcommunity.com.au
FURTHER ENQUIRIES
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