2026 AFL Gather Round … A Festival of Footy will take place from Thursday, 9 April through to Sunday, 12 April where all nine Round 5 matches of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season will take place in South Australia.
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2026 AFL Gather Round … A Festival of Footy will take place from Thursday, 9 April through to Sunday, 12 April where all nine Round 5 matches of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season will take place in South Australia.
Tickets in ‘The Pepsi Collective’ will deliver a premium viewing experience of the matches from level three in the Riverbank Stand that will be complemented with access to bespoke food, drink and entertainment options.
Premium hospitality packages for Gather Round are now on sale through the AFL Event Office. From cocktail lounges to private suites, the range of elevated experiences will provide an unforgettable Festival of Footy!
Jack had a coastal adventure in South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula.
Jack took the scenic route on his way to Adelaide through South Australia’s Limestone Coast. He stopped in Penola, Mount Gambier, Port MacDonnell and Robe, finishing at the iconic Adelaide Oval.
Ebony explored South Australia’s coastline on a Jetski.
Jeremy spent the weekend on South Australia’s Kangaroo Island which included a round of golf at The Cliffs KI.
Jeremy and his family stayed the night at Monarto Safari Resort, under an hour from Adelaide.
Dan headed over to South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. He stayed on a private island resort called Rumi on Louth and spent time in Coffin Bay shucking oysters.
Matilda went horse riding amongst the vines in the Adelaide Hills.
Essendon v Melbourne Only | $25 Tickets - All Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 tickets. T&Cs Apply.
Fan rivalry goes beyond the stands this AFL Gather Round with the launch of Run 4(km) Your Club. Held 8am on Saturday 11 April the event invites fans from every AFL club to run or walk four kilometres.
Footy fans heading to AFL Gather Round have a new place to meet, celebrate and keep the party going at Next Door hosted by Hard Rated, headlined by ARIA Award-winning DMA's. Click through for tickets. 18+ Event.
The next best thing is Next Door, hosted by Hard Rated. FREE hosted watch parties are open to all ages Thursday 9, Friday 10 and Sunday 12 April
Premier Peter Malinauskas wants Gather Round to remain in his state for "as long as possible"
Nine clubs will celebrate this year's edition of Gather Round with bespoke guernseys
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Footy fans will be able to get a discount on fuel over the Gather Round weekend
The Major Events Act 2013 facilitates the holding and conducting of major events in South Australia.
Major Event Declaration for AFL Gather Round was published in the Government Gazette No. 19 on Thursday 2 April 2026 on pages 778 - 782.
In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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