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New grandstands double seating at Ballarat’s Mars Stadium
Ballarat’s Mars Stadium has doubled its permanent seating capacity following the completion of two new grandstands, with AFLW fans the first to use the upgraded facilities today.
Record Grand Final caps record-breaking 2026 AFL season
A dramatic AFL Grand Final played before 100,023 fans at the MCG has provided a fitting conclusion to a record-breaking 2026 season, with Brisbane completing a historic premiership three-peat and league attendance surpassing 8.5 million.
2026 AFL Grand Final: Everything you need to know
The biggest day on the Australian sporting calendar has arrived, with Fremantle and Brisbane to battle for the 2026 AFL premiership in front of 100,000 spectators at the MCG on Saturday.
MCG completes massive transformation from NFL back to AFL
The MCG has completed another remarkable transformation, with the famous arena returned from NFL configuration to AFL mode ahead of Saturday’s Preliminary Final between Hawthorn and Brisbane.
Heritage-listed Glenferrie Oval grandstand set for $31m renewal
One of Melbourne’s most historic suburban football grandstands is set for a major new chapter, with the heritage-listed Michael Tuck Stand at Glenferrie Oval to undergo a substantial refurbishment from later this year.
Record crowds continue strong start to 2026 AFL Finals
The 2026 AFL Finals Series has continued its strong start, with almost a quarter of a million fans attending four matches across four different states during the opening weekend of the traditional finals series.
Builder appointed for Tasmania Devils’ $115m home base
Construction of the Tasmania Devils’ new high-performance headquarters is set to commence, with Tasmanian construction company Fairbrother appointed to deliver the major facility at the Kingborough Sports Precinct.
AFL sets all-time attendance record as 7.77 million fans flock to matches
The AFL has set a new all-time home-and-away attendance record, with 7,772,015 fans attending matches during the 2026 season.
Gather Round dates locked in for 2027 as AFL festival returns to South Australia
The AFL has locked in dates for the 2027 Gather Round, with all 18 clubs to again descend on South Australia for four days of football from Thursday, 8 April to Sunday, 11 April.