The Western Bulldogs will play Hawthorn under Friday night lights at Mission Whitten Oval in their last hitout ahead of an Opening Round trip to Brisbane.
The AAMI Community Series game has been scheduled for 7:10pm on February 27th, eight days before the Dogs take on the reigning premiers at the Gabba to start their 2026 home and away season.
The Club will also play a match simulation against the Sydney Swans at Mission Whitten Oval on Thursday 19th February, with the start time yet to be confirmed.
Three AAMI Community Series games will take place in Ballarat on consecutive days from Feb 27th, though the Bulldogs will not be involved due to logistical constraints related to the Club's participation in Opening Round.
Melbourne will face Richmond on Friday 27th February at 4:10pm, St Kilda will play Essendon on Saturday 28th at 3:10pm and North Melbourne will face Collingwood on Sunday 1st March, also at 3:10pm, all at Mars Stadium.
All AAMI Community Series matches will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo.
Tickets for the AFL Community Series will go on sale in February, with further information to be communicated in late January.
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2026 AAMI Community Series
Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn
Mission Whitten Oval • Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung
Friday, February 27, 7:10pm AEDT
Broadcast: Fox Footy / Kayo
2026 AFL pre-season game
Western Bulldogs v Sydney
Mission Whitten Oval • Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung
Thursday, February 19, time TBC
