The opening six rounds of the 2026 VFLW season have been confirmed, with the Cats set to return to action in the middle of May. 

The VFLW home and away season will comprise 16 rounds, with every club to play 14 matches and have two byes.

Geelong will kick off their season at Deakin University against Williamstown on Saturday the 16th of May, before heading to Windy Hill for a battle with the Bombers a week later. 

There are two more home games at Deakin University in the first six weeks, with Geelong set to take on Box Hill in Round 3 and Darebin in Round 6. 

The remaining two games will be trips up the highway in back-to-back weeks, with the Cats facing Sandringham in Round 4 and the Western Bulldogs in Round 5. 

The remaining fixture for the 2026 VFLW season will be confirmed later in the year. 

All matches in the 2026 Smithy’s VFL season and 2026 VFLW season will be broadcast live and free via AFL.com.au, the AFL Live Official App and the VFL App.

Entry to VFLW matches is free. Where venues host VFL and VFLW double-headers, entry fees will apply after half time of the VFLW match if played first.

Geelong's 2026 Smithy's VFLW Fixture