Collingwood will face St Kilda at the MCG to kick off its 2026 season, after the Opening Round fixture was released this afternoon.

The clash will take place at the MCG on Sunday 8 March at 7:20pm AEDT, with the Saints hosting the clash.

It will be the third time in a row that the Pies have participated in Opening Round, following clashes with the GWS GIANTS in 2024 and 2025.

The game falls the day before the Labour Day Public Holiday in Victoria.

Tickets go on-sale Wednesday 10 December from 10am for Club Members via Ticketek.