Gather Round

Gather Round returns to South Australia in 2026!

Get ready, footy fans – the AFL Gather Round: A Festival of Footy is back in 2026! South Australia will once again come alive with four massive days of AFL action. With games spread across multiple venues it’s the perfect holiday event for families, locals and interstate visitors to soak up the excitement of live footy.

When is Gather Round?

Gather Round 2026 will be held from Thursday 9 April to Sunday 12 April 2026 – the weekend after Easter and the first weekend of school holidays for South Australia.

The full fixture will be announced later this year, stay tuned!

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