AFL North Coast has released its senior fixture for the upcoming 2026 season.<\/p>\n
The senior season gets underway with the opening round of women\u2019s matches on Saturday, 11 April, with the men\u2019s teams having a bye.<\/p>\n
The Coffs Harbour Breakers women begin their premiership defence when they take on the Northern Beaches Blues at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.<\/p>\n
The opening round also sees the Sawtell\/Toormina Saints play host to the Port Macquarie Magpies at Richardson Park.<\/p>\n
The men\u2019s season gets underway with Round 2 matches on Saturday, 18 April.<\/p>\n
The Coffs Harbour Breakers begin their premiership defence by hitting the road to take on the Grafton Tigers at Ellem Oval.<\/p>\n
The Northern Beaches Blues are making a return to the first-grade competition, and play their first game of the season away from home against the Port Macquarie Magpies.<\/p>\n
The Sawtell\/Toormina Saints have the bye first up.<\/p>\n
The Breakers and Saints meet in their grand final rematch during Round 3 on ANZAC Day at Fitzroy Oval.<\/p>\n
The reserves competition will also feature five teams this season, with the Sawtell\/Toormina Saints beginning their premiership defence by taking on the Coffs Harbour Breakers during Round 3 at Fitzroy Oval.<\/p>\n
The 2026 season features 16 rounds with the finals series getting underway on Saturday, 15 August.<\/p>\n