The Western Bulldogs will return to Adelaide Oval for a meeting with Hawthorn in next year’s Gather Round…A Festival of Footy.
The match will be played on Saturday 11 April at 7:05pm ACST during Round 5 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
Since Gather Round’s inception in 2023, the Bulldogs have played two games at Adelaide Oval (Port Adelaide and Geelong) and most recently, one at Norwood Oval (Brisbane).
Further announcements regarding the 2026 AFL fixture will be made in the coming days.
2026 AFL Fixture – Gather Round (Round 5)
Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn
Saturday 11 April, 7:05pm ACST (7:35pm AEST)
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide • Kaurna
Step into the inner circle of the Western Bulldogs for an unforgettable Gather Round adventure! From flying with the team to being on the turf of Adelaide Oval moments before the bounce, this is your chance to go where few fans ever go.
