AFL Cairns proudly launches a unique opportunity to bring together Community Football and Elite Sport across one weekend.
In 2026 Hawthorn will once again return to Cazalys Stadium to take on North Melbourne in the 2026 NAB AFLW Premiership season. This opportunity presents a landmark moment for community sport, whereby the 2026 AFL Cairns Women’s Grand Final will take place as a curtain closer to the AFLW Match. Bringing together community football and elite sport in one momentous festival of female football. This opportunity presents a historic moment for AFL Cairns Women’s Competition, with the two finalists taking the field after the completion of the AFLW Match on September 18, giving our athletes the opportunity to play in front of people from across the country, as well as local supporters.
Patrons who purchase a ticket to the AFLW/AFLCW, will have free entry to the 2026 AFL Cairns Grand Finals on Saturday the 19th of September. Action will get underway from 2pm with the Development Grand Final, while the Senior Men will kick off at 5.15pm, closing out an incredible 2026 Season.
For more information 
https://aflcairns.com.au/female-festival-of-footy-afl…/
