2026 Epworth Senior Female Football Fixture Released
AFL Barwon is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Epworth Senior Female Football Fixture, showcasing continued growth, new club entries and exciting changes across both divisions.
The 2026 season marks another significant step forward for female football in the region, with new teams entering the competition and several clubs transitioning between divisions following the 2025 season.
In Division 1, last year’s Division 2 Grand Finalists, South Barwon and Geelong West Giants, have earned promotion and will take their place among the competition’s top sides in 2026. Their elevation adds further depth and competitiveness to the division, with both clubs looking to carry strong form into the new season.
They will be joined by new entrant Portarlington, whose inclusion further strengthens the Division 1 competition and reflects the continued expansion of the female game across the Bellarine.
Established clubs including Barwon Heads, Geelong Ammos, St Joseph’s, St Mary’s and Grovedale will again feature prominently, setting up a highly competitive 16-round home and away season.
Division 2 also sees important changes in 2026, headlined by the introduction of Bell Park, adding further depth and opportunity within the competition.
The 2026 fixture gets underway on Friday 17 April (Division 2) and Saturday 18 April (Division 1), with an exciting opening round set to launch the season. Key early match-ups include Barwon Heads hosting Portarlington, while Geelong Ammos take on St Joseph’s.
The season will also feature highly anticipated rematches involving 2025 grand finalists across both divisions, providing early benchmarks for clubs with premiership aspirations and adding to the growing rivalries within the competition.
A mix of Friday night and weekend timeslots has again been incorporated to maximise exposure and provide greater opportunities for the women’s game to take centre stage across the region.
The 2026 Epworth Senior Female Football season promises to be one of the most exciting to date.
The full fixtures can be found below.
2026 Epworth Senior Female Div 1 Fixture
2026 Epworth Senior Female Div 2 Fixture
