2026 Dow Bellarine FNL Fixture Released — Season Opens With Historic Surf Coast Derby

The 2026 Dow Bellarine Football Netball League fixture has officially been released, and the season is set to launch with headline clashes, key rivalries and historic firsts across Easter weekend.

The action begins with a Good Friday showcase on 3 April, when Geelong Amateur host Modewarre at Queens Park Reserve in a blockbuster to open the new campaign.

Easter Saturday follows with a full schedule, highlighted by the first-ever Bellarine FNL Senior clash between the Surf Coast Suns and Torquay at Banyul-Warri Fields. The Suns will make their long-awaited debut in the competition and there could be no bigger introduction than taking on their neighbouring rivals. The local derby is expected to draw one of the largest Round 1 crowds of the season.

Other Easter Saturday matchups include:

• Barwon Heads vs Portarlington – Howard Harmer Oval

• Ocean Grove vs Anglesea – Shell Rd Rec Reserve

• Queenscliff vs Drysdale – Queenscliff Rec Reserve

Fixture Highlights

Beyond an action-packed opening weekend, the fixture features several major drawcards throughout the season:

• Grand Final rematches, Senior Football Anglesea vs Geelong Amateur (Round 9) and A Grade Netball Geelong Amateur vs Ocean Grove (Round 6)

• ANZAC Round across 25–26 April, with traditional blockbusters including Portarlington vs Drysdale and Newcomb and Anglesea vs Ocean Grove.

The 2026 finals series begins on 29 August, culminating in Grand Final Day on 19 September.

The full fixture can be found below.