The AFL is pleased to announce that – for the first time ever – all 18 AFL clubs will play the same opposition in men’s and women’s over the same weekend. 

The AFLW Pre-Season games will align with Round 22 of the AFL Toyota Premiership Season, held from Friday, August 12 to Sunday, August 14.

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will take on premiers the Adelaide Crows at Norwood Oval on Saturday, August 13, while the respective AFL clubs will face off later that afternoon at Adelaide Oval.

General Manager of Women’s Football, Nicole Livingstone OAM said she was excited to see all 18 AFLW clubs play against the same teams across the women’s and men’s.

“Our competition is finally whole, and these practice matches will be the first time we will have 36 teams playing across one weekend,” Livingstone said.

“While there won’t be premiership points on the line, the practice matches are another significant moment in Australian Football history, as it signifies the symmetry across both the men’s and women’s competitions.

“Fans of will get their first look at their teams – with Port Adelaide, Hawthorn, Sydney and Essendon fans the opportunity for the very first time.

“Season Seven kicks off in one month’s time and with it brings four new clubs, 120 new players, thousands of new members and an exciting new chapter in the journey of women’s football.”

AFLW SEASON SEVEN PRE-SEASON PRACTICE MATCHES

This will be the club's formal preseason game, with a match simulation the week prior. 

Ticketing arrangements and streaming details will be advised in due course.