AFL Capricornia Festival of Footy

Next date: Friday, 10 April 2026 | 01:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Triple M Festival of Footy returns to kick start the 2026 AFL Capricornia Season. The event derived from the AFL’s Gather Round, will once again see all six AFL Capricornia Clubs Senior Women's and Men's sides compete at the one venue across the same weekend.

Rockhampton Cricket Ground (RCG) will again host the biggest weekend of the regular season, continuing their hosting agreement of Festival of Footy in 2026. The home of the Rockhampton Panthers will see games kick off after lunch on Friday April 10 and continue through until Saturday April 11.

 

The fixtures for the competitive games will again be determined by the finishing placing of the 2025 season, leading to the Grand Final rematches to headline the Saturday games.

This year, Friday night will be dedicated to the Youth players with both Under 16s Futures Games being held under the bright lights of RCG.

 

Along with the confirmed on-field content, the fun and festivities will continue off the field with activations running throughout the entire weekend. AFL Queensland staff will host a School Holiday Program over both Friday and Saturday afternoons, and Triple M Central Queensland will also run activations Saturday morning.

 

When

Location

Rockhampton Cricket Grounds, 45 Reaney Street, Rockhampton, 4701, View Map