AFL confirms venues and times for 2026 preliminary finals

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

AFL confirms venues and times for 2026 preliminary finals

Summary

The AFL has finalized the schedule for the 2026 Toyota AFL Finals Series preliminary matches. Sydney will host Fremantle at the SCG on Friday, September 18, with the opening bounce scheduled for 7.40pm AEST. On Saturday, September 19, Hawthorn hosts Brisbane at the MCG at 5.15pm AEST. This twilight timeslot for the second match allows for potential travel logistics for Brisbane. Tickets for the Sydney match go on sale via Ticketmaster on Monday, September 14, starting with club members at 10am AEST. Tickets for the Hawthorn and Brisbane encounter will be available through Ticketek, with priority access for competing club members also beginning at 10am AEST. General public tickets for both matches become available at 3pm AEST on Monday.

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Key Details

•Sydney plays Fremantle at the SCG on Friday, September 18, at 7.40pm AEST.
•Hawthorn hosts Brisbane at the MCG on Saturday, September 19, at 5.15pm AEST.
•Tickets for both preliminary finals go on sale to the general public on Monday, September 14.
•Competing club members gain priority access to tickets from 10am AEST on Monday.

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