2026 William Buck Premier Men’s Fixture released

The 2026 William Buck Premier Men’s fixture has been unveiled, with Old Brighton to unfurl its first senior men’s flag in the opening round against St Bernard’s on Saturday April 18.

Old Trinity and Caulfield Grammarians both return to William Buck Premier Men’s after contesting last season’s Premier B Grand Final. Both will begin their seasons on the road, with Old Trinity heading to Melbourne Uni to face the Blues in Round 1, while the Fields will visit Old Scotch at Camberwell.

With ANZAC Day falling on a Saturday in 2026, all five Premier Men’s matches will be played on April 25, setting up a full Round 2 of commemorative football across the competition.

Round 5 will serve up a blockbuster Grand Final rematch between Old Scotch and Old Brighton, who will renew hostilities after the 2025 decider, while the 2025 Premier B Grand Finalists will square off at Glen Huntly Oval in Round 7.

The mid-season Big V Representative Bye will take place on June 6, allowing a break in the Premier Men’s season for the VAFA’s representative football program.

The final round of the home-and-away season will be played on Saturday August 29, followed by the Premier Men’s Pre-Finals Bye on the weekend of September 5–6, giving the top four teams a crucial break before the finals campaign begins.

2026 Fixture

All fixtures are subject to change. Refer to the fixtures page for any updates.