The famous football rivalry between the SANFL and VFL is set to continue this weekend, with men’s and women’s representative teams to clash in South Australia.

The best of the VFLW and VFL will battle it out against the SANFLW and SANFL in a representative double-header at Glenelg’s Stratarama Stadium on Saturday, April 11.

The matches feature as part of the AFL’s Gather Round festivities, with the women’s match to take place from 12:00pm ACST, followed by the men’s match from 2:30pm ACST.

The VFL will be looking to double the dose after last year claiming wins over the Croweaters in both the women's and men's matches.

The Smithy’s VFLW State Team is aiming to maintain its perfect record at representative level after last year downing the SANFLW by 27 points in their inaugural match at Alberton Oval.

The Smithy’s VFL State Team will be looking for back-to-back wins on enemy territory after last year recording its first victory over the SANFL since 2002 in an 11-point triumph at Tanunda Recreation Park.

2026 STATE GAME DETAILS

SANFLW vs VFLW
Saturday, April 11
12:00pm local / 12:30pm AEST
Stratarama Stadium, Glenelg

SANFL vs VFL
Saturday, April 11
2:40pm local / 3:10pm AEST
Stratarama Stadium, Glenelg

BROADCAST

The 2026 State Games will be available via AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App, via this page.

The men's match will also be broadcast by the Seven Network via 7mate in South Australia and Victoria, and via 7plus nationally.

TICKETS

Tickets for the 2026 State Games are available here. Prices are adults $15, concession $10, while children aged under 18 have free entry.

SQUADS

The VFL announced its final squads for the 2026 State Games on Tuesday. Click here to see the women's and men's squads.

STATS

View live stats for both matches on the SANFL App match centre