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Five MCG matches locked in for AFL Rounds 23-24

July 29, 2026

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The MCG will host five matches across Rounds 23 and 24 of the 2026 AFL Premiership Season, including a double-header on Saturday August 15, 2026.

On the Saturday, Richmond will take on St Kilda at 12:35pm, before a massive evening clash between Hawthorn and Collingwood at 7:40pm.

Collingwood then return to the MCG on Friday night in Round 24, taking on the reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions.

Match categories have been confirmed for each fixture, and tickets will go on sale to members on Tuesday August 4 at 10:00am AEST via Ticketek.

2026 AFL Premiership Season

Remaining MCG Fixture - Rounds 23-24

Round 23

Saturday August 15, 12:35pm: Richmond v St Kilda (Category 3 match)
Saturday August 15, 7:40pm: Hawthorn v Collingwood (Category 2 match)
Sunday August 16, 4:40pm: Essendon v Sydney Swans (Category 3 match)

Round 24

Friday August 21, 7:40pm: Collingwood v Brisbane Lions (Category 3 match)
Saturday August 22, 4:15pm: Melbourne v Western Bulldogs (Category 2 match)

Tickets

Tickets to MCG matches in Rounds 23-24 will go on sale to members via Ticketek on Tuesday August 4 at 10:00am AEST.

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