AFL Season 2026 Australia

QLD / SA / WA / VIC / NSW
March 5 – August 23, 2026

The AFL season returns for 2026 with competitive fixtures held across Australia’s major sporting states. The season features Australia’s elite football clubs competing weekly across iconic stadiums, delivering one of the nation’s most widely followed sporting competitions.

Known for its speed, physicality and tactical depth, the AFL season shapes the Australian sporting calendar from early autumn through winter. The competition attracts national broadcast coverage, large crowds and significant corporate interest, reinforcing its position as a central pillar of Australian sport.

Across the regular season and finals period, the AFL continues to drive national engagement, longstanding club rivalries and memorable sporting moments, making the 2026 season a core fixture in Australia’s event calendar.