2026 Melbourne Event Calendar
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2026 AFL Season Fixture at the MCG
The 2026 fixture is packed with blockbusters. Planning is crucial, as prime corporate boxes for big games like ANZAC Day and Dreamtime at the ‘G sell out months in advance.
Below is the schedule for all the football game 2026 dates at the MCG this season.
Date & Start Time | Home Team | Visitors |
|---|---|---|
Round 9 | ||
Sat 9 May, 7:35pm – $675 | Geelong Cats | Collingwood |
Sunday 10 May, 3.15pm – $495 | Richmond | Adelaide Crows |
Round 10 | ||
Sat 16 May, 4.15pm – $550 | Melbourne | Hawthorn |
Sun 17 May, 1:10pm – $495 | Essendon | Fremantle |
Round 11 | ||
Fri 22 May, 7:40pm – SOLD OUT | Richmond | Essendon |
Sat 23 May, 4:35pm – $625 | Collingwood | West Coast Eagles |
Round 12 | ||
Fri 29 May, 7:40pm – SOLD OUT | Carlton | Geelong Cats |
Round 13 | ||
Fri 5 Jun, 7:40pm – $595 | Hawthorn | Western Bulldogs |
Sun 7 Jun, 7:20pm – $595 | Essendon | Carlton |
Mon 8 Jun, 3:15pm – $595 | Collingwood | Melbourne |
Round 14 | ||
Sat 13 Jun, 1:15pm – $575 | Melbourne | Essendon |
Round 15 | ||
Sat 20 Jun, 7:35pm – $595 | Collingwood | Port Adelaide |
Sun 21 Jun, 1:10pm – $495 | Richmond | North Melbourne |
Round 16 | ||
TBC – $575 | Hawthorn | GWS GIANTS |
TBC – $595 | Collingwood | Richmond |
Round 17 | ||
TBC – $595 | Richmond | Carton |
Round 18 | ||
TBC – $595 | Melbourne | Richmond |
TBC – $595 | Carlton | Hawthorn |
Round 19 | ||
TBC – $650 | Collingwood | Carlton |
TBC – $595 | Richmond | Hawthorn |
Round 20 | ||
TBC – $595 | Hawthorn | Essendon |
TBC – $595 | Melbourne | Geelong Cats |
Round 21 | ||
TBC – $525 | Richmond | West Coast Eagles |
TBC – $650 | Collingwood | Geelong Cats |
Round 22 | ||
TBC – $595 | Melbourne | Fremantle |
Round 23 | ||
TBC – $550 | Richmond | St Kilda |
TBC – $550 | Essendon | Sydney Swans |
| TBC – $650 | Hawthorn | Collingwood |
Round 24 | ||
TBC – $650 | Collingwood | Brisbane Lions |
TBC – $595 | Melbourne | Western Bulldogs |
Please note: Fixture dates and times are subject to change by the AFL. Always check the official schedule closer to the event.
State of Origin Returns to the MCG
The 2026 season brings an extra layer of excitement with the return of representative football. The fierce rivalry of State of Origin will light up the MCG this year, offering fans a rare chance to see the absolute best players from across the league compete for state pride.
| Date & Start Time | Home Team | Visitors |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 17 Jun, 7:50pm | Victoria (The Big V) | South Australia |
This standalone event is expected to draw a massive crowd. Corporate hospitality for the State of Origin clash provides a unique opportunity to network and entertain in a high-stakes environment different from the regular club season.
MORE 2026 MELBOURNE EVENTS
2026 Melbourne Cup
November 2026. Book an exlusive, private Skyline Suite.
BOXING DAY MCG TEST 2026
26 January 2026, England V Australia. Enjoy this famous cricket match in luxury by booking an MCG corporate box hospitality package.
F1 Grand Prix Melbourne
Thursday, 5 March to Sunday, 8 March 2026 Book your corporate box at the Albert Perk race track.
Secure your Corporate Box MCG today and enjoy the MCG event in style. For more booking information, contact Mercury Principle Events on phone number 0418 358 916 or email sales@mercuryprinciple.com