AFL Preliminary Finals 2026
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About the event
The AFL Preliminary Finals are the penultimate stage of the finals series - two win-or-go-home matches that decide which clubs advance to the Grand Final. Played before big finals crowds, they are among the highest-pressure games of the season.
Key figures
StagePenultimate finalfinals series
FormatWin or go homeknockout
DecidesThe Grand Finalistslast two clubs
Stay for the event
Check-in 17 Sep, check-out 20 Sep 2026 — 3 nights around 18 September 2026 – 19 September 2026. 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
2027
The organiser had not announced the 2027 edition as of 2026-09-03.