With the 2027 AFL fixture now out, we’ve picked out some of the games you won’t want to miss.
Our first home game of the season
Round 2 v St Kilda
Sunday 28 March, 7:20pm AEDT
Marvel Stadium (Wurundjeri)
The Easter Sunday night fixture returns for a third straight year, with the Dogs to host the Saints from 7:20pm on Sunday 28 March. The hosts have been successful in their previous Easter Sunday marquee fixtures, defeating Essendon by 34 points in 2026 and the Saints by 71 in 2025.
Back at Marvel against the Hawks
Round 5 v Hawthorn
Saturday 17 April, 7:35pm AEST
Marvel Stadium (Wurundjeri)
After a fortnight in South Australia, the Dogs will return to Marvel for a huge clash with Hawthorn. Prevailing by six points in a 2026 thriller at the MCG, the Bulldogs will be keen to make it back-to-back wins over the Hawks in what promises to be another entertaining contest.
AFL footy returns to Ballarat
Round 7 v Gold Coast
Sunday 2 May, 12:30pm AEST
Mars Stadium (Wadawurrung)
The red, white and blue faithful will have their first opportunity to see AFL footy back in Ballarat when Scott Pendlebury and the Suns head down the highway.
Having built a strong connection with the region over many years, the Dogs will be eager to put on show for the newly-redeveloped Mars Stadium.
Three weeks at home
Round 10 v North Melbourne
Saturday 22 May, 4:35pm AEST
Marvel Stadium (Wurundjeri)
Round 11 v Sydney
Thursday 27 May, 7:30pm AEST
Marvel Stadium (Wurundjeri)
Round 12 v Melbourne
Thursday 3 June, 7:30pm AEST
Marvel Stadium (Wurundjeri)
A rare stretch of three straight matches at home awaits the Bulldogs from Rounds 10 to 12, presenting the perfect opportunity to build momentum through the middle of the season. Backed by the red, white and blue faithful across three consecutive weeks, the Dogs will be aiming to make the most of an extended run on home turf.
The Cats away from GMHBA
Round 14 v Geelong
Friday 18 June, 7:40pm AEST
Marvel Stadium (Wurundjeri)
The Bulldogs and Cats will go head-to-head under the Marvel Stadium lid for Friday night footy in Round 14. Adding to the occasion is the rarity of the fixture itself, with the Bulldogs and Cats’ last meeting in Docklands coming in 2023. With many recent clashes played at GMHBA Stadium, the return to Marvel gives Bulldogs fans a unique opportunity to see the two sides do battle much closer to home.
Honourable mention: Zak Butters’ return to SA
Gather Round - Round 4 v Port Adelaide
Sunday 11 April, 6:45pm ACST
Adelaide Oval (Kaurna)
All eyes will be on Zak Butters as he returns to face his former side for the first time in front of what’s expected to be a hostile Adelaide Oval crowd. The highly anticipated clash adds another layer of intrigue to the already popular Gather Round, with a Bulldogs membership the best way to secure your seat.
