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2026 Season Dates Across Football and Netball Competitions

19 December 2025

AFL Barwon has today confirmed the key season dates for its 2026 football and netball competitions, providing clarity for players, families, clubs and supporters as planning begins for the year ahead.

The 2026 season will again deliver a full and diverse program across senior, junior and All Abilities competitions, with fixtures structured to support participation, development and community engagement across the Barwon region.

Below is an overview of the confirmed season dates for each competition.

Senior Female Football

  • Season Start: 17–19 April
  • Byes: 3–5 July
  • Grand Final: 30 August
    *Note: Exact start dates are determined by day of play and are subject to change.

All Abilities Netball

  • Season Start: 21 April
  • Byes: 9 June & 7 July
  • Grand Final: 18 August
    *Note: Matches will be played on Tuesday evenings in 2026.

Under 18 Male Football

  • Season Start: 25–26 April
  • Bye: 4 July
  • Grand Finals:
    • Division 3 & 4 – 12 September
    • Division 2 – 19 September
    • Division 1 – 25 September
      *Note: Grand Final dates align with the GFNL (Division 1), BFNL (Division 2) and GDFNL (Division 3 & 4).

Under 14 & Under 17 Junior Female Football

  • Season Start: 26 April
  • Bye: 5 July
  • Grand Final: 30 August
    *Note: Dates are based on Sunday matches for 2026.

Under 14 & Under 16 Junior Male Football

  • Season Start: 25–26 April
  • Byes: 4–5 July
  • Grand Finals: 5–6 September
    *Note: Under 16 matches will be played on Saturdays and Under 14 matches on Sundays in 2026. ANZAC Day fixtures will commence after 10.00am.

13 & Under, 15 & Under and 17 & Under Friday Night Netball

  • Season Start: 24 April
  • Byes: 12 June & 3 July
  • Grand Final: 11 September
    *Note: Matches will be played on Friday evenings in 2026.

Under 9, Under 10 & Under 12 Junior Male & Mixed Football

  • Season Start: 24–25 April
  • Byes: 3–4 July
  • Last Round: 14–15 August
    *Note: Matches will be played across Friday nights and Saturday mornings in 2026.

Under 9, Under 10 & Under 12 Junior Female Football

  • Season Start: 26 April
  • Bye: 5 July
  • Last Round: 16 August
    *Note: Dates are based on Sunday matches for 2026.

9 & Under and 11 & Under Tuesday Night Netball

  • Season Start: 21 April
  • Byes: 9 June & 7 July
  • Party Round: 23 August
    *Note: Matches will be played on Tuesday evenings in 2026. Party Round applies to 11 & Under only.

AFL Barwon looks forward to another exciting season of football and netball in 2026 and thanks the community for its continued support. Further fixture details will be released closer to the season.

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