They also qualified and participated in the inaugural edition of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup by winning the OFC Men's Champions League.

Auckland City began their preseason fixtures with a 1–0 loss to Birkenhead United at the Croatian Cultural Club.

[2][3] On 21 February 2024, City got their first win of pre-season, defeating West Coast Rangers 3–1 at the Croatian Cultural Club.

[10][11] In their round 9 fixture against Bay Olympic that was brought forward, they suffered their first Northern League defeat since 2022 in what was Albert Riera's 100th game in charge.

[27] City were drawn away to Southern Premier League side Otago University in the quarter-final draw.

[35] City started their competitive fixtures off with a 1–0 win over Wellington Olympic in the first league of the National play-offs.

Stipe Ukich came off the bench to put City in front after 72 minutes, after receiving a ball down the left side from Nathan Lobo.

[38] Hamish Watson gave Olympic a lead in the 20th minute after he gained the ball from Vale's header, finishing into the bottom corner.

The win for City sees them compete in the group stages for the 19 consecutive season since they first entered the competition.

[47][48] After heading in to the break scoreless, Stipe Ukich calmy slotted the ball into the far corner in the 66th minute to give City a 1–0 win.

[50] City got off to a quick start in the final taking the lead through a Michael den Heijer goal in the 6th minute.

[51][52] As winners of the 2024 OFC Men's Champions League, City qualified for the first edition of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup to be held in December.

[35] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.