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The AFL is pleased to confirm the return of ‘AFL Origin’.
Western Australia will take on Victoria on Saturday February 14 at Optus Stadium
The state-based rivalry returns at the elite level for the first time in more than 25 years, having last been played in 1999 when Victoria played South Australia at the MCG.
AAMI AFL Origin will be delivered with the support of the Western Australian Government, through Tourism WA.
The 2026 AAMI AFL Origin match will begin at 4.40pm AWST / 7.40pm AEDT.
Chad Warner tells AFL.com.au why he loves returning to the oval of his junior club, playing in Perth and his goal for State of Origin
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir will be part of WA's AAMI AFL Origin coaching panel
Nick Daicos will play for Victoria in AFL Origin then turn his focus to taking Collingwood to a premiership
Nick Daicos and Chad Warner are the latest two stars locked in for 2026 AAMI AFL Origin in Perth
Offering umbrellas to the soft Vics and questioning the big-game mettle of Garry Lyon, Glenn Jakovich is having fun stirring the State of Origin pot
Victoria wants to 'belt' Western Australia in the AFL's first State of Origin match in 27 years, naming Marcus Bontempelli among four walk-up starts in the team
The first group of eight players selected in the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin squads have been revealed
Garry Lyon and Glen Jakovich have been named as Chairs of Selectors for the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin
Melbourne great Garry Lyon and West Coast champion Glen Jakovich have been named as Chairs of Selectors for the 2026 AAMI AFL Origin
Two of the biggest names in coaching will lead the way at 2026 AAMI AFL Origin
Western Australia hosts Victoria at Subiaco Oval in front of 39,863 fans
Just over 26,000 fans attended what proved to be a farewell to State of Origin football between Victoria and South Australia
The champions of the game celebrate 150 years of Australian football in front of 69,294 fans at the MCG on May 10, 2008
Ted Whitten on edge in the box riding home the Big V against the Croweaters in State of Origin at Football Park
