The AFL has today confirmed the fixture for the 2026 AAMI Community Series, which will run from Wednesday, 25 February to Sunday, 1 March.
Sydney will play GWS Giants on Thursday, February 26, at Henson Park.
It has also been confirmed that the Swans will play a pre-season game against the Western Bulldogs in Melbourne the week prior. Exact times and dates TBC.
The AAMI Community Series matches will take on the following format:
• 4 quarters of 20 mins plus time on (as per AFL Premiership Season).
• Squad of 30 players; 18 on field, eight interchange and four emergencies. Minimum of four
players on the Interchange Bench during the match at any time.
• No Interchange Cap.
• Full panel of umpires appointed by the AFL.
All matches will be broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo and ticketed for fans to attend, with free general
admission* for competing club and AFL members and kids.
Tickets for the AAMI Community Series will go on sale in February, with further information to be
communicated in January.
Clubs will also have the opportunity to participate in a match simulation training session on a date
determined by the clubs prior to the AAMI Community Series matches.
Confirmed match simulation training sessions will be communicated by clubs, with all sessions to be
managed by each club and broadcast arrangements to be confirmed at a later date.
*Free general admission access for competing club and AFL members and kids is subject to capacity.
