Adelaide Oval firming as likely new home for Melbourne Victory

Victory to announce AAMI Park as sole home venue for next season on Tuesday afternoon

Hindmarsh Stadium operators appear to back away from bid to lure Victory to City of Churches

Melbourne Victory appear set to confirm AAMI Park as their sole home venue for the 2021-22 A-League season, with Adelaide Oval firming as the frontrunner to host the club's Victorian-based matches.

It is understood that Victory will announce on Tuesday afternoon that they will play all of their home games in Melbourne at AAMI Park next season, with Marvel Stadium no longer an option after the venue was ruled out of contention last week.

The decision to abandon plans to play some games at Marvel Stadium is a significant blow to the venue, which has hosted Victory matches since 2010.

Victory have been exploring the possibility of playing some home games in Adelaide since last year, and it is understood that the club has held talks with the South Australian government about a potential deal.

Hindmarsh Stadium, which is currently being redeveloped, was initially considered as the frontrunner to host Victory's Adelaide-based matches, but it is now understood that Adelaide Oval is the more likely option.

The confirmation of AAMI Park as Victory's sole home venue in Melbourne is a major boost for the club, which has been searching for a new home since Marvel Stadium was ruled out of contention.

AAMI Park has been Victory's home since 2010, and the club has a strong track record at the venue, having won three A-League championships and two FFA Cups there.

The confirmation of AAMI Park as Victory's sole home venue in Melbourne is also a major boost for the fans, who will be able to watch their team play in a world-class stadium.