2026 GFL and BFL fixtures released

The 2026 fixtures for the Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League and Dow Bellarine Football Netball League have been released, confirming a full season of local rivalries, blockbuster clashes and must-watch netball.

AFL Barwon has locked in the GFL Grand Final for Friday 25 September, once again aligning with the AFL Grand Final public holiday.

This year’s fixture kicks off with a Round 0 blockbuster on Saturday 4 April, as St Joseph’s meets Leopold at Stribling Reserve in Lorne, adding a coastal backdrop to the season opener.

One of the season’s most anticipated GFL showdowns will take place in Round 3 (Saturday 9 May), when 2025 football grand finalists St Mary’s and St Joseph’s meet for the first time since last year’s decider. St Mary’s claimed the 2025 premiership in a tough contest, 10.8 (68) to 7.13 (55), winning by 13 points.

In A Grade netball, Newtown & Chilwell will face St Joseph’s in Round 11 (Saturday 18 July) at Herne Hill Reserve. In the 2025 grand final, Newtown & Chilwell were too strong, defeating St Joseph’s 37 to 25.

In the BFL, 2025 football premiers Anglesea will host Geelong Amateur in Round 6 (Saturday 30 May) at Ellimatta Reserve, marking a replay of their grand final. Anglesea edged out Geelong Amateur 14.10 (94) to 12.9 (81) in a fast-paced clash.

On the netball court, Ocean Grove will face Geelong Amateur in Round 2 (Saturday 11 April) at Shell Rd Reserve. The Grubbers claimed the 2025 A Grade netball premiership by a single goal, defeating Geelong Amateur 34 to 33 in a thriller.

Adding to the excitement, the Surf Coast Suns will make their senior football debut in Round 1 with a historic clash against cross-town rivals Torquay at Banyul-Warri Fields – a landmark moment for the region’s newest club.

2026 Blood Toyota Geelong FNL Fixture – Full Fixture

2026 Dow Bellarine FNL Fixture – Full Fixture

For full round-by-round details, see the official fixture PDFs included in this article or visit aflbarwon.com.au/fixtures-ladders.