AFLW pre-season fixture announced for 2026.
The AFL has today confirmed the schedule for the AFLW practice matches and simulation trainings as clubs build towards the 2026 NAB AFLW Season.
Free for all fans to attend, the practice matches will be played from Friday, 24 July to Sunday, 26 July.
Collingwood will take part in three match simulation trainings throughout July – two ahead of their official practice game against the West Coast Eagles and one in the week following.
The pre-season fixtures provide supporters with their first opportunity to see their teams and new recruits in action ahead of the season, with Collingwood set to face Richmond in Round 1 on Saturday, 15 August.
All official practice matches will be live-streamed on club websites with teams announced by AFL Media at 5.30pm AEST on the day prior to each match.
Collingwood's 2026 AFLW Pre-Season Schedule
Match Simulation Training v Carlton
Wednesday, 8 July – Sunday, 12 July
Match Simulation Training v North Melbourne
Friday, 17 July – Saturday, 18 July
Official Practice Match v West Coast Eagles
Friday, 24 July, 12.00pm AWST
Mineral Resources Park
Match Simulation Training v Western Bulldogs
Friday, 31 July – Sunday, 2 August
