The 2026 AFLW fixture has finally landed, with Richmond preparing for twilight and night games, as well as trips to three different states across the season.
Excitingly, as already announced, Richmond will return to Darwin for the third consecutive year for the AFLW Dreamtime clash against Essendon.
The blockbuster match is scheduled for Round 3 of the season, to be held at TIO Stadium on Sunday 30 August from 6.45pm (local time).
Richmond will play their home games between IKON Park and Windy Hill this season. The Club will also travel to Canberra and the Gold Coast in Round 6 and 11, to take on the Giants and the Suns.
Richmond will play two Friday night matches, five Saturdays and four Sundays, headlined by five night matches and three twilight games.
It's a strong chance to showcase Richmond on the blockbuster stage, with ample opportunity for members and fans to support the team in prime time slots this season.
The season kicks off with a home game against Collingwood at IKON Park, with the Round 1 night game match-up set for Saturday 15 August from 7.15pm.
Round 2 is the first away game of the season, as the side heads out to the Whitten Oval to take on the Western Bulldogs on Saturday 22 August at 5.05pm (AEST).
The following week, it's the all-important Dreamtime in Darwin clash at TIO Stadium on Sunday 30 August from 6.45pm (local time).
Richmond is back home in Round 4, hosting Fremantle at IKON Park on Sunday 6 September from 12.30pm.
A date with St Kilda lies ahead in Round 5, as we host them at Windy Hill, on Sunday 13 September at 1.05pm.
The second interstate trip lands in Round 6, with Richmond heading to Canberra's Corroboree Group Oval, to play GWS on Sunday 20 September at 12.35pm.
Returning back to Melbourne in Round 7, Richmond will take on Carlton at IKON Park in a Friday 25 September twilight spectacular, kicking off at 4.05pm.
Round 8 sees our second of four straight night games at IKON Park, this time hosting Geelong, set for Friday 2 October at 7.15pm.
A return to IKON Park for Pride Round lies ahead in Round 9, as the Tigers host Adelaide on Saturday 10 October in another night match, scheduled for another 7.15pm start.
The final match at IKON Park for the 2026 season falls in Round 10, taking on Melbourne in an away clash, set for Friday 16 October at 7.15pm, the second week of Pride Round for the league.
In the second last game of the season, the side heads over to the Gold Coast's People First Stadium to take on the Suns. That Round 11 match is set for Saturday 24 October at 4.05pm (local time).
A home game at Windy Hill closes out the 2026 home-and-away campaign, hosting North Melbourne on Saturday 31 October at 3.05pm.
"We are delighted to play eight of our 12 matches in prime time night and twilight spots this season, giving our Tiger Army a great opportunity to support our AFLW team on the biggest stage," Richmond Executive General Manager - Women’s Football, Jane Woodlands-Thompson, said.
“We also look forward to returning to Darwin in Round 3 for Dreamtime, a game that holds great significance for the Club and our players, and is a magnificent celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
"We look forward to testing ourselves against some of the strongest teams in the league this season and are already working strongly towards our season opener on August 15."
