AFLW sets new attendance record with over 283,000 fans this season
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

The 2026 NAB AFLW Season has surpassed its all-time attendance record with more than 283,000 fans attending games so far, exceeding the previous mark of 268,349 set in 2025. The season saw record crowds from the start, including 20,455 at the season-opener and impressive follow-ups at subsequent matches. Attendance boosts were aided by double-headers and new records set at various venues, such as Henson Park and Alberton Oval. With two rounds remaining, the upward trend in attendance reflects the league's growing popularity since expanding to 18 teams in 2022.
- •283,000 fans attended AFLW matches this season
- •Previous record was 268,349 in 2025
- •Season-opener had a crowd of 20,455
- •New attendance records set at multiple venues
- •Total attendance has increased year-on-year since 2022
- 3:28 AMAFL — AFLW smashes all-time attendance record with two rounds remaining
"More than 283,000 fans have already passed through the gates this season
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