The Western Bulldogs will host Sydney in a match simulation on Thursday 19 February.

By Western Bulldogs Media

The Western Bulldogs will ramp up their pre-season preparations with a match simulation against Sydney on Thursday 19 February.

The hit-out will start at 2pm AEDT at Mission Whitten Oval and be broadcast live via Foxtel and Kayo. 

Reigning VFL premiers Footscray will later host Sandringham in a practice match of its own, starting at 5pm AEDT.

The VFL scratch match will consist of four 25-minute quarters with no time on.

Entry to both hit-outs is free for all to attend.

2026 AFL match simulation

Western Bulldogs v Sydney
Mission Whitten Oval • Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung
Thursday, February 19, 2pm AEDT
Broadcast: Foxtel and Kayo

2026 VFL practice match

Footscray Bulldogs v Sandringham 
Mission Whitten Oval • Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung
Thursday, February 19, 5pm AEDT
Broadcast: N/A