AFL Opening Round 2027

When

5 March 2027 – 8 March 2027

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Where

Multiple cities

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About the event

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.

Key figures
WhatSeason openerstandalone round
FocusGrowth marketsNSW & Queensland
StartsThe premiership raceRound 1 follows
Stay for the event

Check-in 4 Mar, check-out 9 Mar 2027 — 5 nights around 5 March 2027 – 8 March 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Host country
  • Currency: Australian dollar
  • Language: English
  • Driving: on the left
  • Capital: Canberra
  • Phone: +61
  • Emergency: 000
  • Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs I

Coming years

2028

The organiser had not announced the 2028 edition as of 2026-09-03.