AFL North Coast has released its senior fixture for the upcoming 2026 season.
The senior season gets underway with the opening round of women’s matches on Saturday, 11 April, with the men’s teams having a bye.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers women begin their premiership defence when they take on the Northern Beaches Blues at the Wiigulga Sports Complex.
The opening round also sees the Sawtell/Toormina Saints play host to the Port Macquarie Magpies at Richardson Park.
The men’s season gets underway with Round 2 matches on Saturday, 18 April.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers begin their premiership defence by hitting the road to take on the Grafton Tigers at Ellem Oval.
The Northern Beaches Blues are making a return to the first-grade competition, and play their first game of the season away from home against the Port Macquarie Magpies.
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints have the bye first up.
The Breakers and Saints meet in their grand final rematch during Round 3 on ANZAC Day at Fitzroy Oval.
The reserves competition will also feature five teams this season, with the Sawtell/Toormina Saints beginning their premiership defence by taking on the Coffs Harbour Breakers during Round 3 at Fitzroy Oval.
The 2026 season features 16 rounds with the finals series getting underway on Saturday, 15 August.
Grand finals will be played on Saturday, 29 August, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
Junior grand finals will be played on Sunday, 30 August, at the same venue.
By Aiden BURGESS
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