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AFL confirms 2026 pre-season fixture
SEN • December 9th, 2025 1:34 pm
The AFL has released the 2026 pre-season fixture.
The nine-match series of official pre-season games will run from February 25 to March 1, with all 18 teams to play at regional and suburban grounds around the country.
The AFL season properly begins on Thursday March 5 when Opening Round begins in Sydney.
Check out the full fixture below.
AAMI COMMUNITY SERIES PRE-SEASON FIXTURE
All times AEDT
Wednesday February 25
Carlton v Geelong, 7:10pm at Ikon Park
Thursday February 26
Sydney Swans v GWS Giants, 4:10pm at Henson ParkBrisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns, 7:10pm at Brighton Homes Arena
Friday February 27
Melbourne v Richmond, 4:10pm at Mars StadiumWestern Bulldogs v Hawthorn, 7:10pm at Mission Whitten Oval
Saturday February 28
St Kilda v Essendon, 3:10pm at Mars StadiumFremantle v Adelaide Crows, 6:10pm at Rushton Park
Sunday March 1
North Melbourne v Collingwood, 3:10pm at Mars StadiumWest Coast Eagles v Port Adelaide, 6:10pm at Mineral Resources Park
