Following the conclusion of the home-and-away season, the AFL has confirmed the fixture for Week 1 of the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series:

Second Qualifying Final

Geelong Cats v Melbourne
Saturday, 7 November
IKON Park, 1.05pm AEDT

First Qualifying Final
North Melbourne v Carlton
Saturday, 7 November
IKON Park, 4.05pm AEDT
 
Second Elimination Final
Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs
Sunday, 8 November
Henson Park, 1.05pm AEDT
 
First Elimination Final
Gold Coast SUNS v Hawthorn
Sunday, 8 November
People First Stadium, 3.05pm AEDT/ 2.05pm AEST
 
AFL Executive General Manager of AFLW, Health and Football Operations Laura Kane said:
 
“It’s been a thrilling finish to the home-and-away season, with the order of the top eight coming right down to the wire.
 
“It’s a great reflection of how competitive this season has been, and with an exciting mix of teams and storylines, we’re set for an even bigger finals series.”
 
All matches during the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series will be broadcast live nationally on the Seven Network, 7plus, Foxtel, Kayo Sports and Binge.
 
In August, the AFL confirmed that the 2026 NAB AFLW Grand Final would be played in a primetime Friday night slot on 27 November. The venue for the Grand Final, and subsequent start time, will be determined by the highest-ranked Grand Final team.

Ticketing Information

Tickets for Week 1 of the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series will go on sale on Monday, 2 November via Ticketmaster (or Ticketek for People First Stadium) at 11am AEDT for competing Club and AFL Members, and 1pm AEDT for the general public.
 
IKON Park will host an exciting NAB AFLW Finals double-header, with fans able to access both matches and enjoy a full day of finals action with one ticket.
 
For the third consecutive year, the AFL has frozen ticket prices across all 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series matches.
 
Adult tickets will remain at $15 for Weeks 1 and 2 and $20 for Week 3, while junior fans (under 15) can attend matches across all three weeks for free but must redeem their free ticket via the relevant ticketing agent in advance of the match.
 
Ticket prices for the 2026 NAB AFLW Grand Final have also been frozen at $35 for adults and $5 for juniors.

Hosting Rights

The 2026 NAB AFLW Grand Final will be held on Friday, 27 November, with the highest-ranked club earning the right to host. The start time will be confirmed once the venue is determined.
 
Under the ranking system, the clubs that win the Qualifying Finals will be ranked first and second for the purposes of determining the home club for the Grand Final.
 
The two losing clubs from the Qualifying Finals will be ranked third and fourth, with the higher-ranked club on the Premiership Ladder placed third.
 
The two winning clubs from the Elimination Finals will be ranked fifth and sixth, with the higher-ranked club on the Premiership Ladder placed fifth.
 
The prospective host venues for each club, should they qualify for the Grand Final as the highest-ranked team, are as follows:

  • Ikon Park – Carlton, Hawthorn, Melbourne, North Melbourne and Western Bulldogs

  • GMHBA Stadium – Geelong Cats

  • Brighton Homes Arena – Gold Coast SUNS

  • Henson Park – Sydney Swans