Victory’s U-NITE Multicultural Round: Opening Cultural Diversity Week 2026

Melbourne Victory is excited to announce details for the Club’s annual U-NITE Multicultural Round, taking place later this week at AAMI Park to kick off Cultural Diversity Week.

Victory’s Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s fixture against Central Coast Mariners, on Saturday 21 March kick-off 5.10pm AEDT, will be a celebration of the wonderful contribution and passions of multicultural Victoria.

For the first time, this activity will run in collaboration with the Victorian Multicultural Commission and synchronises with the beginning of Victoria’s 2026 Cultural Diversity Week.

The week’s theme, "Culture connects us all", highlighting how sharing intercultural stories and experiences fosters understanding, belonging and connection, will be exhibited during the Round 22 match day.

Victory will be hosting a Multicultural Village on Gosch’s Paddock from 3pm, featuring a range of multicultural performances, including Manasis Greek dancing and a Mariachi band, along with activations from Reconciliation Victoria, Channel 31 and a mosaic experience.

Quote attributable to Melbourne Victory Managing Director, Caroline Carnegie

“This match day is a staple of Melbourne Victory’s calendar and a real point of pride that, through connections with the wider Victorian community, touches all areas of the Club.

“As custodians of the world game, it is our duty to ensure all Victorians feel a sense of belonging to the Victory family, and collaborating with the Victorian Multicultural Commission strengthens our ability to achieve this.”

Quote attributable to VMC Chairperson, Vivienne Nguyen AM

“The Victorian Multicultural Commission is proud to collaborate with Melbourne Victory for the club's Unite Multicultural Round. Sport brings people together across cultures, languages and backgrounds. It is the perfect backdrop for Culture Diversity Week 2026 – celebrated this year under the theme, Culture connects us all. Together, we’re affirming the connections that strengthen communities and unites Victorians.”