Optus Stadium to host return of AFL Origin in 2026

The AFL and the Western Australian Government have announced that Optus Stadium will host an Australian-exclusive event – the return of AFL Origin on 14 February 2026.

This will be the only AFL Origin fixture in 2026 and marks the first interstate clash since 1999, when South Australia faced off against Victoria.

In a major highlight, this historic match will see a team of WA-born AFL stars take on their Victorian-born counterparts – the first time WA and Victoria have faced each other in more than 30 years. The last time the two states met was in 1992 at the MCG, making this a landmark moment for a new generation of fans.

More details to come.