THE AFL is pleased to confirm the dates and times for Round 24 of the 2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
Melbourne and Collingwood will kick off the final round of the home and away season on Friday night, 23 August, at the MCG.
Super Saturday begins with Geelong striving to secure a win to push them further up the ladder when they take on the West Coast Eagles at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday afternoon, while Richmond play the Gold Coast across town at the MCG.
Hawthorn will be looking for a strong run home to help their finals chances and gain a top eight spot when they take on North Melbourne in the Saturday twilight fixture at UTAS Stadium in Launceston.
The Saturday night double header will see the Brisbane Lions play Essendon at the Gabba in what could be a high-stakes game with ladder positions on the line, while the top of the table Sydney Swans will host the Adelaide Crows at the SCG.
It will be a triple header Sunday 25 August with top eight positioning at play in all three games – Ballarat will host a super contest first up between the Western Bulldogs and GWS GIANTS at MARS Stadium before Carlton takes on St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
The last home and away match of the 2024 Toyota AFL Premiership Season could potentially be a battle for a top four position when Fremantle play Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium on Sunday evening.
New for 2024, in collaboration with the Victorian Government, Round 24 will also see Kids Go Free in Victoria with children aged 14 years and under able to access free general admission entry* to the matches around the state, with surprise and delights offered at selected games.
“One of the most competitive seasons in our games history is coming to a thrilling end, with the Round 24 fixture delivering an appropriate crescendo to our home and away season,” AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said.
“Access and affordability are key pillars of our AFL operations, and I want to thank the Victorian Government and Minister Dimopoulous for helping us deliver on that promise for families wanting to attend the last of the Victorian home and away matches in 2024.”
“The free footy festival and Grand Final parade are iconic moments in Grand Final week, and we look forward to welcoming the hundreds of thousands of supporters to the precinct to share in the festivities in the biggest week in footy.”
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said: “Round 24 of the AFL home and away season features five huge matches across Victoria and we are making it easier for families to pack venues across Melbourne and regional Victoria”
“All Victorian families deserve to watch their favourite AFL team and the Kids Go Free initiative will mean families can get together and cheer on their side.”
For more information on how to redeem the Kids Go Free in Victoria offer during Round 24 visit afl.com.au/kidsgofreevic.
*Terms and conditions apply, subject to capacity and availability. Tickets must be booked in advance. All tickets are subject to the AFL Ticket and Entry Conditions. For more information: https://www.afl.com.au/kids-go-free/terms.
ROUND 24 FIXTURE
Friday, August 23
Melbourne v Collingwood, MCG, 7.40pm AEST
Saturday, August 24
Geelong v West Coast, GMHBA Stadium, 1.45pm AEST
Richmond v Gold Coast, MCG, 2.10pm AEST
Hawthorn v North Melbourne, UTAS Stadium, 4.35pm AEST
Brisbane v Essendon, Gabba, 7.25pm AEST
Sydney v Adelaide, SCG, 7.40pm AEST
Sunday, August 25
Western Bulldogs v Greater Western Sydney, Mars Stadium, 12.30pm AEST
Carlton v St Kilda, Marvel Stadium, 3.20pm AEST
Fremantle v Port Adelaide, Optus Stadium, 4.10pm AWST
