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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.
In 2026, AFL Origin will be delivered with the support of the Western Australia government and showcase the best of the state for fans from all over the country.
Two of the biggest names in coaching will lead the way at 2026 AAMI AFL Origin
Who makes your Western Australia and Victoria Origin teams? Pick your sides now
Riley Beveridge takes a look at what the Victoria and Western Australia teams could look like for next year's AFL Origin clash
Western Australia will take on Victoria in a State of Origin game early next year
State representative football will return for the first time in 27 years when WA hosts Victoria in February 2026
In the first of a five-part series, we select AFL.com.au's Big V side as discussion continues around the return of representative football
In the last of our five-part series, we predict what Western Australia's team could look like
With the return of representative football a hot topic, we take a look at who makes AFL.com.au's Allies side
With calls for State of Origin to return, our five-part series continues with our predictions for what South Australia's team could look like
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
