Port Adelaide will begin its 2026 AFLW campaign with a Round 1 clash against Fremantle in Perth, before returning home to Alberton Oval for a Sunday afternoon meeting with Hawthorn in Round 2. 

The AFL on Thursday released the 2026 NAB AFLW fixture, which for Port Adelaide includes six home games at Alberton, highlighted by two blockbuster clashes under lights.  

The Power will host Hawthorn, Gold Coast, Sydney, Adelaide, West Coast and Collingwood at Alberton across the season, with four matches scheduled in family friendly weekend timeslots. 

A highly anticipated Saturday night Showdown against Adelaide in Round 8 at Alberton Oval is set to headline the club’s fixture, while a Friday night meeting with Collingwood in Round 11 shapes as another marquee matchup late in the season. 

Port Adelaide will also feature during AFL Grand Final weekend, travelling to Victoria to face the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval on Friday, September 25. 

Indigenous Round will again be celebrated across Rounds 3 and 4, while Pride Round will take place during Rounds 9 and 10. 

The 2026 season continues the 12-game home and away format, followed by a four-week finals series. 

Port Adelaide’s Head of AFLW, Dan Merrett, said the fixture provided a strong balance of marquee matchups and accessible timeslots for members and supporters. 

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“We’re really excited by the opportunities this fixture presents for our playing group, members and supporters,” Mr Merrett said. 

“To have six games at Alberton, including two night games against Adelaide and Collingwood, gives our fans plenty to look forward to. 

“Our supporters consistently create an incredible atmosphere at Alberton, and we know our players love running out in front of a passionate home crowd. 

“We’re also pleased to again have a number of daytime and twilight matches that are accessible for families and younger fans. 

“The Showdown at Alberton in Round 8 will be a fantastic occasion, and we’re looking forward to seeing our people pack the ground across the season. 

“Our facilities at Alberton will be complete for the 2026 season, with fantastic new grandstands on the eastern side of the precinct helping create an even better family-friendly venue that complements our fixture.” 

Key highlights of the club’s fixture include: 

• Six home games at Alberton Oval against Hawthorn, Gold Coast, Sydney, Adelaide, West Coast and Collingwood. 

• Two primetime blockbusters against Adelaide and Collingwood at Alberton Oval.  

• A Saturday night Showdown against Adelaide in Round 8 on October 3.  

• A match against the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval during AFL Grand Final weekend.  

• Indigenous Round across Rounds 3 and 4, and Pride Round across Rounds 9 and 10.  

Port Adelaide’s AFLW side has returned for the official start of pre-season training ahead of the 2026 season. 

Port Adelaide 2026 AFLW Fixture 

R1 Fremantle v Port Adelaide | Sunday, 16 August | 2:35pm | Cockburn ARC Oval 

R2 Port Adelaide v Hawthorn | Sunday, 23 August | 2:35pm | Alberton Oval 

R3 Greater Western Sydney v Port Adelaide | Sunday, 30 August | 12:35pm | Corroboree Group Oval Manuka 

R4 Port Adelaide v Gold Coast | Saturday, 5 September | 2:05pm | Alberton Oval 

R5 Melbourne v Port Adelaide | Sunday, 13 September | 12:35pm | Casey Fields 

R6 Port Adelaide v Sydney | Saturday, 19 September | 2:05pm | Alberton Oval  

R7 Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide | Friday, 25 September | 2:05pm | Mission Whitten Oval  

R8 Port Adelaide v Adelaide | Saturday, 3 October | 6:45pm | Alberton Oval 

R9 Port Adelaide v West Coast | Saturday, 10 October | 2:35pm | Alberton Oval  

R10 Brisbane v Port Adelaide | Saturday, 17 October | 4:05pm | Brighton Homes Arena 

R11 Port Adelaide v Collingwood | Friday, 23 October | 6:45pm | Alberton Oval 

R12 St Kilda v Port Adelaide | Saturday, 31 October | 1:05pm | RSEA Park