One day, two games: AFL locks in women’s and men’s double-header games
The AFL has announced a double-header event featuring both women's and men's teams from Carlton and St Kilda to kick off the 2026 AFLW season. Scheduled for August 9, the women's match will precede the men's match at Marvel Stadium. This initiative aims to increase visibility for the women's game, although it has sparked debate regarding attendance and fan engagement.
- ▪Carlton and St Kilda will launch the 2026 AFLW season with a double-header at Marvel Stadium.
- ▪The women's game will start at 4.35pm, followed by the men's match at 7.20pm.
- ▪This is the first of five double-headers planned during the overlap of the AFLW and AFL seasons.
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