AFL Gather Round 2026 kicks off again, celebrating all things Footy in South Australia over one action-packed weekend – 18 teams, 9 games, and one massive Festival of Footy. Following on from last year’s epic location, AFL Gather Round will return to the Barossa.
Last year, we took a deep dive into the Tanunda Recreation Park redevelopment and got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Barossa Park – Lyndoch. From industry panels on the Accelerated Construction Program to insights from the Adelaide Crows and The Barossa Council, it was a masterclass in regional facility excellence.
Save the date for this coming April event with SANFL – something exciting is going to happen!
Check back soon for updates.
| About Gather Round
Gather Round will return to South Australia from Thursday 9 April to Sunday 12 April, following the incredible success of the last three years. Gather Round 2026 will again see a round of the Premiership Season fixture played in South Australia, with nine matches over four days, and all 18 clubs descending on Adelaide and South Australia. The 2026 event dates will coincide with school holidays in Victoria, Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. Research has shown that interstate visitors make up 33% of match attendances for Gather Round. The event achieved $91.6 million economic contribution and contributed to 191,696 visitor nights in South Australia, with interstate visitors spending on average 4.5 nights in the state. For more information head to: 2026 Gather Round – AFL.com.au |