03/04/2026
The AFL Gather Round 2026 is scheduled for 9-12 April.
The 2026 AFL Gather Round ("Festival of Footy") runs from Thursday, April 9, to Sunday, April 12, in South Australia, featuring all 18 clubs in nine Round 5 matches. Centered at Adelaide Oval and regional venues like the Barossa, the event includes a 150m zip line, free entertainment, and a three-day fan road trip to Adelaide.
Match Schedule and Times
All nine Round 5 matches will be held across three South Australian venues: Adelaide Oval, Norwood Oval, and Barossa Park.
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Day Date Matchup Venue Time (ACST Local)
Thursday 9 April Adelaide Crows vs. Carlton Adelaide Oval 7:10 PM
Friday 10 April Collingwood vs. Fremantle Adelaide Oval 7:10 PM
Saturday 11 April North Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions Barossa Park 12:05 PM
11 April Essendon vs. Melbourne Adelaide Oval 12:45 PM
11 April Sydney Swans vs. Gold Coast SUNS Norwood Oval 3:45 PM
11 April Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs Adelaide Oval 7:05 PM
Sunday 12 April Geelong Cats vs. West Coast Eagles Norwood Oval 12:00 PM
12 April GWS GIANTS vs. Richmond Barossa Park 2:45 PM
12 April Port Adelaide vs. St Kilda Adelaide Oval 6:45 PM