AFL Gather Round | Festival of Footy in SA | 8-11 Apr 2027
AFL Gather Round is returning to South Australia in 2027. Dates and Family Guide to the Festival of Footy.
AFL Gather Round returns to South Australia from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 April 2027, bringing all 18 AFL clubs together for four days of footy and festivities. The 2027 event will once again feature nine premiership matches, along with fan activities and events across South Australia. Even better for families, Gather Round will fall during the school holidays across the country.
KEY DATES – GATHER ROUND 2027
- Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 April 2027
- Location: South Australia (venues TBC)
- Gather Round will coincide with school holidays across Australia
- All 18 AFL clubs | Nine premiership matches over four days
What’s New for Gather Round 2027?
A major new addition for 2027 will be a free players’ parade on Friday afternoon, featuring players from all 18 AFL clubs. The new fan event will give families and footy fans the chance to see their favourite players up close while enjoying the Gather Round atmosphere. Further details about the parade, including its location and time, are still to be announced.
2027 GATHER ROUND FIXTURE
Thursday 8 April 2027
- Adelaide Crows v Brisbane Lions Adelaide Oval – 7:10pm
Friday 9 April 2027
- Collingwood v Sydney Swans Adelaide Oval – 7:10pm
Saturday 10 April 2027
- Gold Coast Suns v GWS Giants Barossa Park – 12:05pm
- Carlton v Melbourne Adelaide Oval – 1:05pm
- Richmond v West Coast Eagles Norwood Oval – 4:05pm
- Fremantle v Hawthorn Adelaide Oval – 7:15pm
Sunday 11 April 2027
- Essendon v North Melbourne Norwood Oval – 12pm
- Geelong Cats v St Kilda Barossa Park – 2:45pm
- Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs Adelaide Oval – 6.45pm
GATHER ROUND TICKETS
- Wednesday 9 December 2026, 10am – First priority window for AFL and club members
- Thursday 10 December 2026, 10am–1pm – Second members’ priority window
- Thursday 10 December 2026, – 3pm General public tickets
2027 GATHER ROUND EVENTS:
Gather Round in Rundle Mall | Adelaide | 8-12 Apr 2026
Macca’s Footy Festival | Elder Park Adelaide | 9-12 Apr 2026
Sunrise Brekky Party Live Broadcast | Adelaide | 10 Apr 2026
Barossa Food & Wine Village | Tanunda | 11 Apr 2026
Norwood Food & Wine Festival | 12 Apr 2026
Gather Round at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market | 12 Apr 2026
BOOKINGS TO VISIT SOUTH AUSTRALIA FOR GATHER ROUND
Premium hospitality and experiences can be booked through the AFL’s official provider, the AFL Event Office.
As the official airline of the AFL & Gather Round, Virgin Australia will again be adding extra flights to help transport fans to the event.
Documentary Inside Gather Round: A Festival of Footy takes viewers inside the AFL’s inaugural Gather Round and showcasing South Australia in a four-day Festival of Footy.
Gather Round has been officially secured for South Australia until at least 2029, following another record-breaking event in 2026.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the AFL website or follow their Facebook page for updates.
What: AFL GATHER ROUND
When: Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 April 2027
Where: South Australia (venues TBC)
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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