AFL Opening Round
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Australia
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About AFL Opening Round
Opening Round marks the start of the AFL season - a standalone first round scheduled to spotlight non-traditional football markets like New South Wales and Queensland before the main fixture begins. It launches the year's premiership race.
The next AFL Opening Round kicks off the season with a selective set of fixtures, often in northern markets, ahead of the full Round 1. It is the first competitive football of the year after the pre-season.
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AFL Opening Round is dated 5 March 2027 – 8 March 2027; use that range when planning arrival, tickets and reminders.