The AFL has today confirmed the fixture for 2026 VFLW preliminary finals.
Saturday, September 12
Second Preliminary Final: North Melbourne Werribee vs Collingwood
Arden Street Oval, 11:35am AEST
Broadcaster: AFL.com.au and AFL Live Official App
First Preliminary Final: Williamstown vs Port Melbourne
DSV Stadium, 1:35pm AEST
Broadcaster: AFL.com.au and AFL Live Official App
Two-time reigning premier North Melbourne Werribee and Collingwood meet at Arden Street Oval in the second preliminary final in a rematch of the 2025 VFLW Grand Final.
North Melbourne Werribee claimed a six-point win when the sides met in last year’s premiership decider and have won both home and away encounters against the Magpies this year by a combined total of nine points.
The Kangaroos earned direct entry into preliminary final after finishing the home and away season in second spot, while the Magpies defeated the Western Bulldogs by one point in the first elimination final.
Williamstown and Port Melbourne will write another chapter in their storied rivalry when they clash at DSV Stadium in the first preliminary final.
The Seagulls claimed the minor premiership for the second time in three years after topping the ladder with a 12-2 record, and are now looking to secure a VFLW Grand Final berth for the first time.
2023 premier Port Melbourne earned its place in the preliminary final by defeating Carlton by 10 points in second elimination final.
The two preliminary final winners will advance to the 2026 VFLW Grand Final at IKON Park on Sunday, September 20, which will feature as a double-header with the 2026 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final.
VFLW FINALS SERIES STRUCTURE
Elimination Finals
Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6
First Elimination Final: Collingwood 6.2 (38) def Western Bulldogs 5.7 (37)
Second Elimination Final: Carlton 5.5 (35) def by Port Melbourne 6.9 (45)
Preliminary Finals
Saturday, September 12
First Preliminary Final: Williamstown (1st) vs Port Melbourne (5th)
Second Preliminary Final: North Melbourne Werribee (2nd) vs Collingwood (3rd)
Grand Final
Sunday, September 20
Grand Final: Winner of First Preliminary Final vs Winner of Second Preliminary Final
Please click here to view the 2026 VFLW Finals Series graphic.
TICKETING
Entry to both VFLW preliminary finals is free.
BROADCAST
All matches in the 2026 VFLW Finals Series will be broadcast live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.
FINALS VENUES
The higher placed team on the VFLW ladder at the conclusion of the home and away season will host elimination and preliminary finals.
The 2026 VFLW Grand Final will be played at IKON Park on Sunday, September 20 as a double-header with the 2026 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final.
