2027 AFL Fixture Released with Sydney Leading Primetime Matches

The 2027 AFL fixture has been officially announced, with Sydney set to dominate the primetime schedule during the first two-thirds of the season, featuring nine matches in the initial 15 games.

The season is slated to commence on March 17, with Sydney facing Geelong at the SCG in Round 1. The AFL Grand Final is scheduled for October 2.

Round 2 coincides with the Easter weekend, where Brisbane will host Collingwood, marking the unveiling of their premiership flag. The season will also include four Friday night double-headers within the first 16 rounds. Gather Round is set to start on April 8, featuring a match between Adelaide and Brisbane, concluding with a game between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs. The AFL has released fixtures for the first 16 rounds, while Rounds 17 to 24 will be determined later.