AFL confirms 2026 pre-season fixture

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 kicks off 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 Park
Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns, 7:10pm at Brighton Homes Arena

Friday February 27

Melbourne v Richmond, 4:10pm at Mars Stadium
Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn, 7:10pm at Mission Whitten Oval

Saturday February 28

St Kilda v Essendon, 3:10pm at Mars Stadium
Fremantle v Adelaide Crows, 6:10pm at Rushton Park

Sunday March 1

North Melbourne v Collingwood, 3:10pm at Mars Stadium
West Coast Eagles v Port Adelaide, 6:10pm at Mineral Resources Park