Central Coast Mariners plan to play up to two home games in Sydney next season by bringing games to Brookvale Oval and North Sydney Oval, subject to the approval of the Football Federation of Australia.

After months of speculation surrounding the future of the Mariners' home, the club confirmed Gosford will remain their primary ground with a minimum of 11 games a season but up to two games could be played in Sydney's north next season as part of their strategic push into the region. The Mariners are yet to confirm the dates, venues and opposition for the two games but have agreed in principle to play at least one and possibly two games in Sydney. A fixture at rugby league ground, Brookvale Oval, is a near certainty while a match at North Sydney Oval is on the cards.

"We've had negotiations with stakeholders about bringing a game of A-League to North Sydney Oval and Brookvale Oval," chief executive Bruce Stalder said. "It's in the context of a broader strategy right through that region. The view of the club is that two games is more than efficient to establish a presence in that area to complement all the other community and grassroots activities we plan."

The Mariners will likely have to submit a long-term strategic plan to the FFA before gaining their approval and the governing body will not permit the club to uproot from the Central Coast in future years.