Get the lowdown on the league's new AFLX tournament, launching with Collingwood's games against Adelaide and West Coast on 15 February.

What is AFLX?
AFLX is a new and different version of Australian Football created by the AFL to showcase some of the most thrilling elements of the game to attract new fans. The AFLX version of Australian Football is fast paced and will be played on a rectangular field with seven players on the field and three on the bench.

The 2018 AFLX Tournaments will see three tournaments played across three cities in three days. The first tournament will be at Hindmarsh Stadium on Thursday 15 February 15, at Etihad Stadium on Friday 16 February and at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 17 February. These events will feature six teams at each location with two pools of three playing in a round robin format. A Grand Final will be played at each event.

Off the field, fans will see plenty of action with fireworks, DJs with plenty of music, in-game commentary, roving performers, kids and family zones and giveaways at all events.

When will Collingwood play?
Hindmarsh Stadium, Thursday 15 February
Pool A: Port Adelaide, Geelong, Fremantle
Pool B: Adelaide, West Coast, Collingwood

Schedule (times in ACDT)
6.10pm – Port Adelaide v Geelong
6.38pm – Adelaide v Collingwood
7.06pm – Geelong v Fremantle
7.34pm – West Coast v Adelaide
8.02pm – Fremantle v Port Adelaide
8.30pm – Collingwood v West Coast
9.03pm – Grand Final

Why is it called AFLX?
Having started as AFL Express, the AFLX brand was created as ten became a constant theme in the new version. X is the roman numeral symbol for ten.



Is it replacing the JLT Community Series?
No, the AFL pre-season competition is still being played in 2018, starting on Saturday 24 February and is still an integral part of the season. The JLT Community Series focuses on the traditional format of Australian Football being played at grounds that don’t usually host AFL Premiership Season matches.

How can I purchase tickets?
Tickets cost $15 for adults, $10 for concession and $30 for families, while children ages 12 and under enter for free.

Click here to buy your tickets to the opening night of the AFLX tournament now.

What are the broadcast details?
Fans who can’t get to the venues are able to watch live nationally Channel Seven, Fox Footy and via the official AFL Live mobile app.