Collingwood will kick off its 2019 home and away campaign by hosting Geelong in a huge Friday night game at the MCG.

The round one fixture was revealed over the weekend, with the Magpies' clash with the Cats among the key talking points.

As has been the case in recent years, Carlton and Richmond will get the season underway on the Thursday evening.

The 2019 JLT Community Series fixture will be released at 1pm on Monday.

The full 2019 premiership season fixture will be released at midday on Wednesday.

Round one, 2019

Thursday, March 21

Carlton v Richmond at the MCG, 7.20pm AEDT

Friday, March 22

Collingwood v Geelong at the MCG, 7.50pm AEDT

Saturday, March 23

Melbourne v Port Adelaide at the MCG, 1.45pm AEDT

Adelaide v Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval, 4.05pm ACDT

Western Bulldogs v Sydney at Marvel Stadium, 7.25pm AEDT

Brisbane v West Coast at the Gabba, 7.20pm AEST

Sunday, March 24

St Kilda v Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium, 1.10pm AEDT

Greater Western Sydney v Essendon at Spotless Stadium, 3.20pm AEDT

Fremantle v North Melbourne, Optus Stadium, 3.20pm AWST