AFL Fixture | Gather Round Confirmed
The AFL has released the fixture for Gather Round 2026, confirming that Melbourne will face Essendon on Saturday, 11 April, at 1:15 p.m. local time. The highly anticipated match will take place at Adelaide Oval, serving as a rematch of their 2025 encounter.
Scheduled during the midpoint of the Victorian school holidays, the 2026 fixture provides an excellent chance for Melbourne fans to travel to South Australia and enjoy the Festival of Footy. The rest of the season’s schedule will be unveiled in the coming days.
“Memberships for the 2026 season are now on sale. Be sure to sign up or renew your membership today.”
Additional highlights include Tayla Harris’ Round 1 mark against the Bulldogs being nominated for Mark of the Year, as well as injury updates, media briefings from Mick and Hanksy, and Steven King’s debut training session as AFL head coach.
Author’s Summary
The AFL’s 2026 Gather Round will feature a Melbourne-Essendon showdown in Adelaide, promising exciting footy and fan engagement ahead of the full fixture release.
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