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  • Everything You Need To Know About All-Abilities Finals

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  • Everything You Need To Know: Epworth Senior Female Division 2 Finals Series

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  • Epworth Senior Female Football Finals Fixtures

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  • BFNL Grand Final to remain at Newcomb in 2026 and 2027

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  • GFNL Grand Final to remain at Kardinia Park under new three-year agreement

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    Match Day Information

    Dates & Venues

    2026 Dow Bellarine Football Netball League Finals Series

    Week 1 – Portarlington Recreation Reserve

    Saturday, August 29 - Qualifying Finals

    Sunday, August 30 - Elimination Finals

    Week 2 – Portarlington Recreation Reserve

    Saturday, September 5 - Second Semi Finals

    Sunday, September 6 - First Semi Finals

    Week 3 – Grinter Reserve

    Saturday, September 12 - Preliminary Finals

    Week 4 - Grinter Reserve

    Saturday, September 19 - Grand Finals

    Dates & Venues

    2026 Blood Toyota Geelong Football Netball League Finals Series

    Week 1 – West Oval

    Saturday, September 5 - Qualifying Finals

    Sunday, September 6 - Elimination Finals

    Week 2 – West Oval

    Saturday, September 12 - Second Semi Finals

    Sunday, September 13 - First Semi Finals

    Week 3 – West Oval

    Saturday, September 19 - Preliminary Finals

    Week 4 – Kardinia Park

    Friday, September 25 - Grand Finals

    Dates & Venues

    2026 Epworth Senior Female Football & Under 17 & 14 Female Football Competitions Finals Series

    Week 1  – Lara & St Joseph's (Senior Female Division 2 Only) 

    Sunday, August 9 - Qualifying & Elimination Finals

    Week 2  – Leopold, Ocean Grove & Torquay

    Sunday, August 16 - Semi Finals

    Week 3 – Anglesea & Leopold

    Sunday, August 23 - Preliminary Finals

    Week 4 - Lara Recreation Reserve

    Sunday, August 30 - Grand Finals

    Dates & Venues

    2026 Kempe AFL Barwon Junior Football Finals Series

    Week 1 - Leopold, North Shore & Bannockburn

    Saturday, August 22 & Sunday, August 23 - Semi Finals

    Week 2 - Leopold & North Shore

    Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30 - Preliminary Finals

    Week 3 – Herne Hill Reserve

    Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6 - Grand Finals

    Dates & Venues

    2026 Kardinia Park Stadium Trust All Abilities Football Netball League Finals Series

    FOOTBALL

    Week 1 – Herne Hill Reserve

    Saturday, August 15 - Grand Finals

    NETBALL

    Week 1 – Kardnia Park

    Tuesday, August 11 - Semi Finals

    Week 2 – Kardnia Park

    Tuesday, August 18 - Grand Finals

    Presentation Event Information

    Mathieson & Woolley Medal | Geelong Football Netball League Presentation Night

    Tuesday 22nd September 2026 | Buckley's Entertainment Centre | RSVP close: 18th September 2026

    Ash Medal | Bellarine Football Netball League Presentation Night

    Wednesday 16th September 2026 | Buckley's Entertainment Centre | RSVP close: 11th September 2026

    Mahoney & Russell Medal | Colac & District Football Netball League

    Wednesday 9th September 2026 | Colac RSL | RSVP close: 5th September 2026

    Female Football Presentation Night

    Monday 24th August 2026 | Buckley's Entertainment Centre | RSVP close: 20th August 2026

    Under 18 Football and 19 & Under Netball Presentation Night

    Monday 14th September 2026 | Buckley's Entertainment Centre | RSVP close: 9th September 2026

    AFL Barwon Junior Sport Presentation Dinner

    Wednesday 23rd September 2026, Buckley's Entertainment Centre | RSVP close: 19th September 2026

    AFL Barwon Junior Netball Vote Counts

    Tuesday 15th September 2026, Online via AFL Barwon website

    AFL Barwon Junior Football Vote Counts

    Tuesday 1st September 2026, Online via AFL Barwon website

    CDFNL Junior Presentation Night

    Monday 7th September 2026 | Colac RSL | RSVP close: 3rd September 2026

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Conditions of Entry for Bellarine FNL & Geelong FNL Finals
    • Everyone must pay the admission fee to enter the venue.
    • Local council by–laws forbid taking alcohol into public reserves.
    • It is a condition of Entry that vehicles be inspected for illegal entry of alcohol.  
    • Failure to comply with this request will result in the vehicle not being permitted to enter the reserve.
    • Alcohol is not to be consumed before 12pm in line with liquor licensing requirements. 
    • No glass is permitted at the venue.
    • Any alcohol detected entering any venue will be confiscated and will not be returned to the patron.
    • Utilities or trucks with couches or lounge chairs on the back will not be permitted entry.
    • No Pets are allowed to enter the venue. Assistance or guide dogs are permitted.
    • Re-entry via pass-out stamp only.
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    Is there an admission fee to attend to the Kempe junior football finals?

    No, there is no cost to attend junior footballl finals.

    Is there an admission fee to attend to the Epworth female football finals?

    No, there is no cost to attend female football senior or junior footballl finals.

    When do tickets for Bellarine FNL & Geelong FNL finals go on sale?

    Tickets will go onsale Friday August 21st for all BFNL & GFNL finals days.

    Can I buy a ticket when I get to the venues?

    Yes, there will be cashless payment options available at the gate. We highly recommend pre-purchasing tickets .

    I have a volunteer role. Do I have to pay to attend?

    Clubs are allocated a certain number of tickets per team to cater for players and volunteers. Tickets outside this quota will need to be purchased online or at the gate.

    Are there any discounts for Junior Netball Players? 

    All Junior Netball players will be allocated One (1) complimentary adult admission with all junior player’s (13&U, 15&U, 17&U, U18) allocated admission ticket. 

    For this offer to be valid, the junior player and adult must proceed through the admission gate at the same time - no ticket is issued for the parent/guardian.

    There will be no substitutes or alternatives to this process. 

    Are there pass outs for attending more than one venue in one day?

    Passout stamps will be issued allowing patrons to attend both venues.

    Can I bring my dog or pets to the finals?

    No Pets are allowed to enter the venue. Assistance or guide dogs are permitted.

    Where can I park if I am attending finals?

    Please see the venue map for the relevant finals venue in the match day information section above.