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The AFL will keep its opening round in northern cities like Sydney and Brisbane, boosting the sport's national reach ahead of Tasmania's 2028 entry.
The AFL's Opening Round, featuring games in Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and other northern markets, will remain a permanent part of the season, AFL COO Tom Harley confirmed.
The 2026 season opens on March 5 with Sydney hosting Carlton, followed by matches in Queensland and a Sunday night clash between St Kilda and Collingwood at the MCG.
Harley emphasized the event's role in expanding the sport's reach beyond traditional strongholds, citing strong attendance and membership growth in NSW and Queensland.
Despite challenges like scheduling conflicts with major events, he defended the format as vital for national growth, especially with the planned 2028 entry of the Tasmania Devils.
La AFL mantendrá su ronda de apertura en ciudades del norte como Sídney y Brisbane, impulsando el alcance nacional del deporte antes de la entrada de Tasmania en 2028.