when do collingwood play
Collingwood’s next scheduled AFL hit-out is a pre-season match on Sunday 1 March 2026, against North Melbourne at Mars Stadium in Ballarat, starting at 3:10pm AEDT.
Upcoming key games
Here are the first confirmed matches for Collingwood in 2026.
| Date (2026) | Competition | Match | Venue | Local time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 1 March | AAMI Community Series (pre-season) | North Melbourne vs Collingwood | [5][1][3]Mars Stadium, Ballarat | [1][3][5]3:10pm AEDT | [3][5][1]
| Sun 8 March | Opening Round – AFL Premiership Season | St Kilda vs Collingwood | [7][9][1]MCG, Melbourne | [9][7]7:20pm (local) | [7]
| Sat 14 March | Round 1 – AFL Premiership Season | Collingwood vs Adelaide Crows | [9][3][7]MCG, Melbourne | [7][9]7:35pm (local) | [3][7]
How to check “when Collingwood play” later
- The club’s official fixture page lists all upcoming games and will be updated across the season.
- Major venue sites like the MCG’s fixture page also show Collingwood home and marquee games (e.g., Opening Round, ANZAC Day, King’s Birthday).
If you tell me where you’re planning to go (Melbourne, interstate, specific round), I can narrow it down to the exact game you’re most likely asking about.
