2005–2006 The inaugural A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup was won by
Central Coast Mariners after they beat the reigning NSL Champions,
Perth Glory 1–0 in the grand final. The event was a huge success and attracted clubs to thoroughly prepare for their A-League endeavours. The second edition of the Pre-Season Cup was used to enhance the A-League's profiles by playing pre-season games in regional centres including the , ,
Toowoomba, ,
Canberra,
Wollongong,
Port Macquarie, and . A new format allowed matches for: third, fifth and seventh place as well as a grand final. A trophy was given to the teams that finished first, second and third.
Adelaide United won the Grand Final after beating reigning champions
Central Coast Mariners 5–4 on penalties after 1–1 at the end of extra time.
Sydney FC finished in third place.
2007–2008 The 2007 edition had an identical format as the 2006 edition, it was won by
Adelaide United after they came back from 1–0 down to win the game 2–1, 9,606 spectators attended the grand final and just over 3,500 spectators attended the third place play-off where
Brisbane Roar beat
Central Coast Mariners 3–1 after the Roar received two red cards during the match. ,
Caloundra, ,
Mandurah and all hosted matches for the first time. The Format changed again, the third, fifth and seventh place matches were removed and the top team from each group played each other instead of the regular knockout format.
Melbourne Victory won the last ever A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup after beating
Wellington Phoenix 8–7 in a penalty shoot-out after a 0–0 score at the end of extra time. ==Format==