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 1 | ||
Thu 12 Mar, 7:30pm | Richmond | Carlton |
Fri 13 Mar, 7:50pm | Collingwood | Sydney Swans |
Sun 15 Mar, 1:10pm | Melbourne | Hawthorn |
Round 2 | ||
Thu 19 Mar, 7:30pm | Carlton | Collingwood |
Sat 21 Mar, 1:45pm | Richmond | Adelaide Crows |
Sun 22 Mar, 3:20pm | Hawthorn | Essendon |
Round 3 | ||
Fri 27 Mar, 7:50pm | Collingwood | Geelong Cats |
Sat 28 Mar, 7:30pm | Melbourne | Western Bulldogs |
Round 4 | ||
Thu 2 Apr, 7:30pm | Richmond | Brisbane Lions |
Sat 4 Apr, 1:45pm | Collingwood | West Coast Eagles |
Sun 5 Apr, 3:20pm | Hawthorn | Gold Coast Suns |
Round 5 | ||
Fri 10 Apr, 7:50pm | Melbourne | Collingwood |
Sat 11 Apr, 7:30pm | Carlton | Fremantle |
Round 6 (ANZAC Round) | ||
Fri 24 Apr, 7:50pm | Melbourne | Richmond |
Sat 25 Apr, 2:20pm | Collingwood | Essendon |
Round 7 | ||
Fri 1 May, 7:50pm | Carlton | Geelong Cats |
Sat 2 May, 1:45pm | Richmond | Hawthorn |
Sun 3 May, 1:10pm | Melbourne | St Kilda |
Round 8 | ||
Fri 8 May, 7:50pm | Collingwood | Carlton |
Sat 9 May, 7:30pm | Hawthorn | GWS Giants |
Round 9 | ||
Sat 16 May, 1:45pm | Richmond | Essendon |
Sat 16 May, 7:30pm | Melbourne | Port Adelaide |
Round 10 Sir Doug Nicholls Round | ||
Fri 22 May, 7:50pm | Sydney Swans | Carlton |
Sat 23 May, 7:40pm | Richmond | Essendon (Dreamtime) |
Round 11 | ||
Fri 29 May, 7:50pm | Collingwood | Melbourne |
Sat 30 May, 1:45pm | Hawthorn | Fremantle |
Round 12 | ||
Fri 5 Jun, 7:50pm | Geelong Cats | Richmond |
Mon 8 Jun, 3:20pm | Melbourne | Collingwood (King's Birthday) |
Round 13 | ||
Thu 11 Jun, 7:30pm | Carlton | Essendon |
Sat 13 Jun, 1:45pm | Richmond | Port Adelaide |
Round 14 | ||
Sat 20 Jun, 7:30pm | Melbourne | North Melbourne |
Sun 21 Jun, 3:20pm | Collingwood | Adelaide Crows |
Round 15 | ||
Thu 25 Jun, 7:30pm | Richmond | Carlton |
Sat 27 Jun, 1:45pm | Hawthorn | West Coast Eagles |
Round 16 | ||
Fri 3 Jul, 7:50pm | Collingwood | Essendon |
Sat 4 Jul, 7:30pm | Melbourne | Brisbane Lions |
Round 17 | ||
Fri 10 Jul, 7:50pm | Richmond | Collingwood |
Sat 11 Jul, 1:45pm | Carlton | Hawthorn |
Round 18 | ||
Fri 17 Jul, 7:50pm | Melbourne | Geelong Cats |
Sat 18 Jul, 7:30pm | Richmond | Western Bulldogs |
Round 19 | ||
Fri 24 Jul, 7:50pm | Collingwood | Carlton |
Sun 26 Jul, 1:10pm | Hawthorn | Sydney Swans |
Round 20 | ||
Fri 31 Jul, 7:50pm | Richmond | Melbourne |
Sat 1 Aug, 1:45pm | Essendon | West Coast Eagles |
Round 21 | ||
Fri 7 Aug, 7:50pm | Carlton | St Kilda |
Sat 8 Aug, 7:30pm | Collingwood | Hawthorn |
Round 22 | ||
Fri 14 Aug, 7:50pm | Richmond | Geelong Cats |
Sat 15 Aug, 1:45pm | Melbourne | GWS Giants |
Round 23 | ||
Fri 21 Aug, 7:50pm | Collingwood | Brisbane Lions |
Sat 22 Aug, 7:30pm | Carlton | Melbourne |
Round 24 | ||
Fri 28 Aug, 7:50pm | Hawthorn | Richmond |
Sat 29 Aug, 1:45pm | Melbourne | Essendon |
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
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