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AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL · 2027

AFL Round 1 2027 fixture and results

Round 1 has 9 matches. Fixture dates: Wed 17 Mar 2027 – Sun 21 Mar 2027 (Melbourne time). Find your club, check the ground and viewing options, or choose Completed for final scores.

Round 1 fixtures and results

9 games in your selection · Round 1

Melbourne time · VIC - Melbourne viewing region

Wed 17 Mar 2027 1 game

Thu 18 Mar 2027 1 game

Fri 19 Mar 2027 1 game

Sat 20 Mar 2027 3 games

Sun 21 Mar 2027 3 games

Round 1 at a glance

The full round, regardless of your filters

Round 1 has 9 matches. Fixture dates: Wed 17 Mar 2027 – Sun 21 Mar 2027 (Melbourne time).

Matches
9
First-bounce times confirmed
9
Dates TBC
0
Completed
0 / 9

Earliest confirmed first bounce: Sydney Swans v Geelong Cats · Wed 17 Mar 2027, 7:30 pm AEDT · SCG.

The opening round

The AFL announced a five-day opening round for 2027, with all 18 clubs taking part. Sydney v Geelong at the SCG was named as the season opener. Check the fixture above for current match arrangements.

AFL’s 2027 round announcement ↗

Grounds hosting Round 1

5 grounds in the full round. Check your match page before travelling, especially when the date or first bounce is still TBC.

SCG

More footy in Sydney →
1 game

Optus Stadium

More footy in Perth →
2 games

MCG

More footy in Melbourne →
4 games

Adelaide Oval

More footy in Adelaide →
1 game

Marvel Stadium

More footy in Melbourne →
1 game

Where to watch AFL Round 1

Viewing details are listed for 9 of 9 games in VIC - Melbourne. Select your Viewing region above to find the channels and streaming services listed for your area.

First bounce and coverage start

First bounce is the start of play. Coverage starts is the broadcaster’s programme time, shown only when announced. For completed matches, listings describe the match-day coverage.

Free TV, streaming and subscriptions

Free-to-air TV and free streaming are labelled separately from subscription services. Check whether a listing is live or delayed. Viewing details TBC means the listing is not confirmed here; it does not mean the game is unavailable.

Australian AFL TV guide →Free viewing guide →

Download the full Round 1 fixture

PDF, CSV and print include every match in this round, including dates TBC. Your club and status filters do not limit these downloads. Calendar files include only matches with a date; date-only entries remain tentative.

Questions about AFL Round 1 2027

When is AFL Round 1 2027?

Round 1 has 9 matches. Fixture dates: Wed 17 Mar 2027 – Sun 21 Mar 2027 (Melbourne time).

Where are the Round 1 games played?

The full round lists 5 grounds: SCG, Optus Stadium, MCG, Adelaide Oval, Marvel Stadium. City filters refer to where the match is played, not the club’s name.

Where can I watch AFL Round 1?

Choose your Viewing region, then check each match’s TV and streaming listings. 9 of the 9 games have viewing details listed for VIC - Melbourne. Free TV, free streaming and subscription coverage are labelled separately. Missing listings do not mean a match is unavailable.

How do I find the final scores for Round 1?

Choose Completed for confirmed results, latest finish first. Open a match for its score and available match details. This page is not a live score service; a scheduled start passing does not confirm a final result.

Official AFL fixture ↗Report a correction →Independent guide to the men’s 2027 AFL premiership season.