Christina Bernardi kicks the ball during the 2024 rebel VFLW Round 14 match between Essendon and Geelong Cats at Windy Hill. Picture: Rob Lawson/AFL Photos

The AFL has today confirmed the fixture for Week One of the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series.

Saturday, June 29
First Elimination Final, Box Hill Hawks (3rd) vs. Port Melbourne (6th)
Box Hill City Oval, 11:30am AEST

Sunday, June 30
First Elimination Final, North Melbourne (4th) vs. Essendon (5th)
Arden Street Oval, 1:00pm AEST

Qualifying Final, Williamstown (1st) vs. Western Bulldogs (2nd)
DSV Stadium, 2:00pm AEST

AFL Head of State League Competitions Jennie Loughnan said the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series would feature six teams all capable of going on to win the premiership.

“We experienced another very competitive rebel VFLW home and away season and now have six deserving teams playing in the finals where we know any team can win on the day,” Loughnan said.

“Given the very even nature of the home and away season, we cannot wait to see what unfolds during the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series.

“Congratulations to Williamstown, Western Bulldogs, Box Hill Hawks, North Melbourne, Essendon and Port Melbourne on advancing to the finals and we wish all six clubs the best of luck in their pursuit of the premiership.

“On behalf of the AFL, I would like to thank all clubs, players, umpires, venues and our broadcast and commercial partners for their outstanding support of the rebel VFLW in 2024.”

The 2024 rebel VFLW home and away season featured 12 teams competing across a 14-round fixture.

GWS GIANTS and Sydney Swans each played in five matches between Rounds 3 to 7. Premiership points and percentage applied for all matches involving the Giants and Swans.

The top-six teams on the ladder at the conclusion of the home and away season qualified for the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series, which will be played across four weeks.

Port Melbourne is the reigning premier after defeating Collingwood in the 2023 rebel VFLW Grand Final.

ENTRY

Entry to all rebel VFLW finals is free.

BROADCAST AND STREAMING

All matches in the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series will be broadcast live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.

The AFL is pleased to confirm the 2024 rebel VFLW Grand Final will be broadcast live on the Seven Network on Sunday, July 21.

FINALS SERIES STRUCTURE

Week One – Qualifying and Elimination Finals
Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, July 30
Qualifying Final: 1st vs. 2nd
First Elimination Final: 3rd vs. 6th
Second Elimination Final: 4th vs. 5th

Week Two – Semi Finals
Saturday, July 6 and/or Sunday, July 7
First Semi Final: Loser of Qualifying Final vs. Lower ranked winner from Elimination Finals
Second Semi Final: Winner of Qualifying Final vs. Higher ranked winner from Elimination Finals

Week Three – Preliminary Final
Sunday, July 14
Preliminary Final: Loser of Second Semi Final vs. Winner of First Semi Final
(ETU Stadium)

Week Four – Grand Final
Sunday, July 21
Grand Final: Winner of Second Semi Final v Winner of Preliminary Final
(ETU Stadium)

VENUES

The higher ranked team on the rebel VFLW ladder at the conclusion of the home and away season will play host to matches in Weeks One and Two of the 2024 rebel VFLW Finals Series.

Both the Preliminary Final and Grand Final will be played at Port Melbourne’s ETU Stadium.