VFL and VFLW leagues reach preliminary final round of 2026 season

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

VFL and VFLW leagues reach preliminary final round of 2026 season

Summary

The 2026 VFL and VFLW seasons reach the penultimate stage this weekend with a series of preliminary final matches. In the VFL, Box Hill hosts Essendon on Saturday before Geelong meets Port Melbourne on Sunday to determine the final two teams. The VFLW preliminary finals also feature two matches on Saturday, with North Melbourne Werribee facing Collingwood and Williamstown hosting Port Melbourne. All remaining games in the 2026 state league calendar are available to stream live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App. These broadcasts provide national exposure for players and prospects as they compete for spots in the upcoming Grand Finals. The broadcast arrangements also include additional coverage on Kayo Sports, ABC, the Seven Network, and SEN.

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Key Details

•Box Hill plays Essendon and Geelong meets Port Melbourne in VFL preliminary finals.
•North Melbourne Werribee faces Collingwood and Williamstown hosts Port Melbourne in VFLW preliminary finals.
•All remaining VFL and VFLW matches are streaming live and free on the AFL website and official app.
•The 2026 season broadcast includes coverage on Kayo Sports, ABC, Seven Network, and SEN.

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