Ahead of tomorrow’s AFL fixture release several blockbuster matches and highlights have been revealed.

Opening Round’s games have been announced with the concept hitting Melbourne for the first time.

The bookend fixtures for Gather Round have been revealed, with fans set to flock to Adelaide for a fourth year.

Primetime Easter weekend fixtures are out in the open with Brisbane vs. Collingwood to start the festivities.

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The Sporting News lists all the AFL fixture announcements so far.

AFL fixture announcementsOpening RoundSydney vs. Carlton (SCG) – opening match of the seasonGWS vs. Hawthorn (Engie Stadium)Gold Coast vs. Geelong (People First Stadium)Brisbane vs. Western Bulldogs (Gabba)St Kilda vs. Collingwood (MCG) – Sunday night, 7:20pmGather RoundAdelaide vs. Carlton – Friday nightPort Adelaide vs. St Kilda – Sunday nightEaster RoundBrisbane vs. Collingwood (Gabba) – Easter ThursdayNorth Melbourne vs. Carlton (Marvel) – Good FridayWestern Bulldogs vs. Essendon (Marvel) – Easter SundayHawthorn vs. Geelong (MCG) – Easter MondayOther revealsThe Western Bulldogs won’t play at MARS Stadium in 2026 due to construction at the Ballarat venue