Richmond's 2026 AAMI Community Series fixture has been confirmed, with the Club to face Melbourne in Ballarat.

The AFL has confirmed the game between the Tigers and Demons will take place in Ballarat, at Mars Stadium, on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 4:10pm. 

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The AAMI Community Series matches will take on the following format:

• 4 quarters of 20 mins plus time on (as per AFL Premiership Season)
• Squad of 30 players; 18 on field, eight interchange and four emergencies
• Minimum of four players on the Interchange Bench during the match at any time
• No Interchange Cap
• Full panel of umpires appointed by the AFL

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All matches will be broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo and ticketed for fans to attend, with free general admission for competing club and AFL members and kids (subject to capacity).

Tickets for the AAMI Community Series will go on sale in February, with further information to be communicated in January.

Clubs will also have the opportunity to participate in a match simulation training session on a date determined by the clubs prior to the AAMI Community Series matches. Confirmed match simulation training sessions will be communicated by clubs, with all sessions to be managed by each club and broadcast arrangements to be confirmed at a later date.

2026 AAMI Community Series

Friday, February 27
Melbourne vs Richmond, Mars Stadium (Ballarat), 4:10pm AEDT