The 2027 Toyota AFL Premiership Season kicks off on Wednesday, 17 March, with Sydney hosting Geelong at the SCG in a standalone season opener.
From Easter blockbusters and Anzac Day traditions to Gather Round in South Australia, there’s plenty to look forward to. The fixture is confirmed for Rounds 1 to 16, with dates and times for Rounds 17 to 24 to be confirmed later.
With a full season of footy ahead and fixtures subject to change, keeping track of every game can be tricky.
Sync the fixture to your calendar and keep upcoming games alongside your everyday plans, with fixture updates flowing through automatically.
AFL 2027: Key Dates
- Season opener: Wednesday, 17 March 2027. Sydney vs Geelong at the SCG.
- Easter: Round 2, Thursday, 25 March to Sunday, 28 March.
- Gather Round: Round 4, Thursday, 8 April to Sunday, 11 April, across South Australia.
- Anzac Day: Sunday, 25 April, Round 6.
- Home and away season: 24 rounds, concluding on Sunday, 30 August.
- AFL Grand Final: Saturday, 2 October 2027.
- Fixture dates: Rounds 1 to 16 are confirmed, with dates and times for Rounds 17 to 24 to be announced later.
St Kilda
The Saints open their 2027 campaign against Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday, 20 March, in a rematch of the 2026 season opener, which drew the club’s largest-ever home-and-away crowd of more than 82,500 fans.
The Western Bulldogs follow on Easter Sunday at Marvel Stadium, before a home clash against Melbourne and a trip to Barossa Park to face Geelong in Gather Round.
St Kilda also travels to Perth to face Fremantle on Anzac Day, its first appearance on the occasion since 2021. The run home includes a stretch of games at Marvel Stadium, with clashes against Geelong, Brisbane, West Coast and North Melbourne, plus a Round 23 rematch with Collingwood.
Double-ups: Brisbane, Geelong, Western Bulldogs, Collingwood, North Melbourne and Richmond.
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Collingwood
Collingwood opens against St Kilda at the MCG before heading to the Gabba for an Easter Thursday clash with reigning premiers Brisbane. The match marks Lachie Neale’s first return to the Gabba since joining the Magpies.
Fremantle visits the MCG in Round 3, before the Pies meet Sydney at Adelaide Oval in Gather Round.
Two of the club’s biggest traditions follow: the Anzac Day clash against Essendon in Round 6 and the King’s Birthday match against Melbourne in Round 13, supporting FightMND.
Double-ups: Brisbane, Carlton, Essendon, Fremantle, Richmond and St Kilda.
Bye: Round 14.
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West Coast Eagles
The Eagles open their campaign at Optus Stadium against Gold Coast on Sunday, 21 March, before their first trip to Canberra since 2006 to face GWS on Easter Saturday.
Home games under lights against Collingwood in Round 7, Carlton on WA Day eve in Round 12 and the Western Bulldogs in Round 13 are highlights for WA members.
The away Western Derby falls on a Friday night in Round 5, marking only the third Friday night Derby in history. West Coast hosts the return match in Round 19.
Double-ups: Fremantle, Sydney, Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Richmond and Essendon.
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Fremantle
After a club-record 19 wins and a minor premiership in 2026, Fremantle opens its 2027 campaign with back-to-back home games against the Western Bulldogs on Thursday, 18 March, and Adelaide on Good Friday.
The Dockers play six Thursday night games in the first 16 rounds, including their first Thursday night away game against Collingwood at the MCG.
At Optus Stadium, Fremantle hosts St Kilda in the Len Hall Tribute Game on Anzac Day, the Western Derby in Round 5 and a Grand Final rematch against Brisbane in Round 8.
Double-ups: Adelaide, Collingwood, Hawthorn, West Coast, Brisbane and GWS.
Bye: Round 13.
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North Melbourne
The Kangaroos open at home against Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, 21 March, before hosting Carlton in the Good Friday SuperClash, supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Gather Round brings a clash with arch-rivals Essendon at Norwood Oval.
North Melbourne plays 13 games at Marvel Stadium in 2027, takes two home games to WA against West Coast in Bunbury and Fremantle at Optus Stadium, and hosts Collingwood in Round 9, marking 50 years since the club’s 1977 VFL premiership.
Double-ups: Carlton, Gold Coast, Essendon, Sydney, Richmond and St Kilda.
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How to Sync Your Club’s AFL Fixture
Your club’s official digital calendar, powered by ECAL, works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook. There’s no separate app to download.
Here’s how to get started:
- Visit your club’s digital calendar: Use the sync links above or find the sync button on your club’s website.
- Choose your fixtures: Select the AFL fixture, along with other teams or club events where available.
- Connect your calendar: Choose your calendar provider and follow the prompts to sync.
Once connected, your club’s fixture appears alongside your existing plans. Where available, event details can also include match information, ticketing, membership and broadcast links.
If fixture details change, updates can flow through to your synced calendar automatically. That includes changes to match details and newly confirmed dates and times, helping you stay up to date without manually editing each event.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the 2027 AFL fixture released? The AFL announced the Round 1 fixture on Monday, 26 October 2026, followed by the release of the confirmed schedule for Rounds 1 to 16 on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
When does the 2027 AFL season start? The season starts on Wednesday, 17 March 2027, with Sydney hosting Geelong at the SCG.
When will dates for Rounds 17 to 24 be confirmed? The AFL will confirm the remaining dates and times later. Once your club’s fixture is synced, updates can flow through automatically as details are finalised.
Will my calendar update if a game changes? Yes. Once your fixture is synced, updates to match details can flow through automatically, helping you keep track of changes without manually editing events.
Which calendar apps are supported? ECAL-powered digital calendars work with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.
Do I need to download an app to sync my AFL fixture? No. You can connect your club’s digital calendar to your existing calendar without downloading a separate app.
