AFL Rivalries
While every game of footy is exciting, matches between clubs with a long tradition of rivalry are electric. Be it the traditional ANZAC clash between Essendon & Collingwood, or Easter Monday where Hawthorn & Geelong face off, make sure you see your club stare down their traditional rivals from the best seats in the house.
Usually, you’d need an annual Medallion Club membership to enjoy seats like ours, but at The Golden Ticket, you can buy tickets for each game individually. Make sure you get in touch early and book your seats today as these rounds are always highly sought after!
When they meet in 2026…
| Round | Rivalry | Date | Venue | Price & Booking Info |
| Round 1 | Carlton v Richmond | Thursday 12th March 2026 7:30pm | MCG | View Details |
| Round 1 | Essendon v Hawthorn | Friday 13th March 2026 7:40pm | MCG | View Details |
| Round 3 | Essendon v North Melbourne | Saturday 28th March 2026 6:35pm | Marvel Stadium | View Details |
| Round 4 | Brisbane Lions v Collingwood | Thursday 2nd April 2026 6:30pm | GABBA | View Details |
| Round 4 | Hawthorn v Geelong | Monday 6th April 2026 3:15pm | MCG | View Details |
| Round 6 | West Coast v Fremantle | Sunday 19th April 2026 3:10pm | Optus Stadium | View Details |
| Round 6 | Carlton v Collingwood | Thursday 16th April 2026 7:30pm | MCG | View Details |
| Round 7 | Richmond v Melbourne | Friday 24th April 2026 7:40pm | MCG | View Details |
| Round 7 | Essendon v Collingwood | Saturday 25th April 2026 3:15pm | MCG | View Details |
| Round 8 | Adelaide v Port Adelaide | Friday 1st May 2026 6:10pm | Adelaide Oval | View Details |
| Round 9 | Geelong v Collingwood | Saturday 9th May 2026 7:35pm | MCG | View Details |
| Round 11 | Richmond v Essendon | Friday 22nd May 2026 7:40pm | MCG | View Details |
| Round 13 | Gold Coast v Brisbane Lions | TBC | People First Stadium | View Details |
| Round 13 | Essendon v Carlton | Sunday 7th June 2026 7:20pm | MCG | View Details |
| Round 13 | Collingwood v Melbourne | Monday 8th June 2026 3:15pm | MCG | View Details |
| Round 16 | Port Adelaide v Adelaide | TBC | Adelaide Oval | View Details |
| Round 16 | Collingwood v Richmond | TBC | MCG | View Details |
| Round 17 | Collingwood v Carlton | TBC | MCG | View Details |
| Round 18 | Collingwood v North Melbourne | TBC | Marvel Stadium | View Details |
| Round 21 | Collingwood v Geelong | TBC | MCG | View Details |
| Round 20 | Fremantle v West Coast | TBC | Optus Stadium | View Details |
| Round 23 | Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns | TBC | GABBA | View Details |
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