Richmond’s blockbuster 2026 VFL fixture has been confirmed, with the Tigers’ path to another September campaign now set.
Jack Madgen’s first game in charge as VFL coach is set for Saturday, March 21, against last season’s Grand Finalists, Southport. The contest will be played at Kinetic Stadium at 12:05pm.
Richmond then plays Coburg and St Kilda in Rounds 2 and 3, respectively, before two weeks without home-and-away fixtures.
The league will pause during the AFL's Gather Round for the State Game between the VFL and SANFL. The following week Richmond has a bye, which will be filled by the Tigers facing off against the AFL Academy team on Sunday, April 19, with further details to be confirmed.
Richmond returns to VFL home-and-away action on Anzac Day against Casey at 1:05pm, the day after the AFL blockbuster between the Tigers and Demons.
A Friday night battle in Frankston against the Dolphins is slated for May 1, before away clashes against Williamstown and Box Hill.
The Tigers and Bombers will meet in Round 9 on Saturday, May 23, at ETU Stadium, the day after the traditional Dreamtime at the ‘G game between the AFL sides.
Richmond will then hit the road, facing the Sydney Swans at Tramway Oval on Saturday, May 30, just hours before the same two teams meet in the AFL at the SCG.
A bye follows, before the Tigers travel to Tasmania for an exciting clash with the Devils at Launceston’s UTAS Stadium on Saturday, June 13. Richmond’s AFL team hosts Brisbane the next day in Hobart, making it a weekend full of Tigers football in the Apple Isle.
After the interstate trips, Richmond returns to ETU Stadium against North Melbourne on Sunday, June 21.
The dates, times and venues for Rounds 14-21 are yet to be confirmed, with the Tigers scheduled to face Collingwood, Carlton, Geelong, Box Hill, Footscray, Port Melbourne and St Kilda to close out the season.
The VFL campaign will feature 21 home-and-away rounds, with every club to play 18 matches and have three byes.
The top 10 teams on the ladder at the conclusion of the home-and-away season will qualify for the finals series, which will commence with two Wildcard Finals on the weekend of August 22-23.
The finals series will again be played across five weeks and will conclude with the 2026 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final on the weekend of September 19-20.
Richmond’s first practice match will take place this Friday night against Coburg. Click here for more details.
