AFL Opening Round - GWS v Collingwood

For the first time in AFL history, the Toyota AFL Premiership season will begin with 'Opening Round' and two matches set to feature in Sydney to kick off the action in 2024.

‘Opening Round' will conclude in Sydney with a re-match of the 2023 Preliminary Final, where GWS will be out for revenge on Collingwood at Giants Stadium on Saturday night, March 9. The Pies pipped the Giants with a one-point win to advance to the Grand Final last time these two teams met, in what is set to be a hot contest from start to finish.

With a diverse range of food, music and activations on offer, the big, big sound will be heard all over Western Sydney in Opening Round.

Don't miss your chance to be at the first ever AFL Opening Round in Sydney. Be part of AFL history!

2024 Opening Round Fixture

Thursday, March 7

Sydney v Melbourne, SCG, 7.30pm AEDT


Friday, March 8

Brisbane v Carlton, Gabba, 6.40pm AEST (7.40pm AEDT)


Saturday, March 9

Gold Coast v Richmond, Heritage Bank Stadium, 3.20pm AEST (4.20pm AEDT)

Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood, Giants Stadium, 7.30pm AEDT