The VAFA Division 3 Men’s fixture for 2026 has been released.
Division 3 moves to a six-team structure in 2026, with Hawthorn joining the division following relegation from Division 2. A significant shift also sees Chadstone, Eley Park and Swinburne University transition into the Men’s Thirds competition for 2026, where they can be more competitive. Masala will remain in Men’s Thirds this season.
The competition will feature Wattle Park, Richmond Central, Box Hill North, Albert Park, Hawthorn and La Trobe University. Each team will play each other on three separate occasions across the 15-round home-and-away season, with finals set to begin on August 29th.
There are four scheduled bye rounds throughout the season. The first falls on June 6 for the King’s Birthday long weekend, followed by a mid-season bye on July 4. A further bye will take place on July 11 to accommodate the Big V Premier B-Division 3 representative fixture. The final bye round is scheduled for August 22 for a pre-finals bye.
View the full 2026 fixture below or download the fixture PDF.
Download 2026 Division 3 Men’s Fixture PDF
The following fixture is subject to change. Refer to the fixtures page for any changes.
| Round 1 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, April 18 | ||
| Box Hill North v Wattle Park | Elgar Park | 2:00pm |
| Richmond Central v Albert Park | Kevin Bartlett Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Hawthorn v La Trobe University | Rathmines Road Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Round 2 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, April 25 | ||
| Wattle Park v Albert Park | Bennettswood Sports Ground | 2:00pm |
| Box Hill North v La Trobe University | Elgar Park | 2:00pm |
| Richmond Central v Hawthorn | Kevin Bartlett Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Round 3 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, May 2 | ||
| Wattle Park v Richmond Central | Bennettswood Sports Ground | 2:00pm |
| La Trobe University v Albert Park | Tony Sheehan Oval | 2:00pm |
| Hawthorn v Box Hill North | Rathmines Road Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Round 4 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, May 9 | ||
| Box Hill North v Richmond Central | Elgar Park | 2:00pm |
| La Trobe University v Wattle Park | Tony Sheehan Oval | 2:00pm |
| Hawthorn v Albert Park | Rathmines Road Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Round 5 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, May 16 | ||
| Wattle Park v Hawthorn | Bennettswood Sports Ground | 2:00pm |
| Albert Park v Box Hill North | Bob Woodfull Oval | 2:00pm |
| Richmond Central v La Trobe University | Kevin Bartlett Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Round 6 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, May 23 | ||
| Box Hill North v Wattle Park | Elgar Park | 2:00pm |
| Albert Park v Richmond Central | Bob Woodfull Oval | 2:00pm |
| La Trobe University v Hawthorn | Tony Sheehan Oval | 2:00pm |
| Round 7 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, May 30 | ||
| Wattle Park v Albert Park | Bennettswood Sports Ground | 2:00pm |
| La Trobe University v Box Hill North | Tony Sheehan Oval | 2:00pm |
| Hawthorn v Richmond Central | Rathmines Road Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Round 8 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, June 13 | ||
| Albert Park v La Trobe University | Bob Woodfull Oval | 2:00pm |
| Richmond Central v Wattle Park | Kevin Bartlett Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Hawthorn v Box Hill North | Rathmines Road Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Round 9 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, June 20 | ||
| Wattle Park v La Trobe University | Bennettswood Sports Ground | 2:00pm |
| Box Hill North v Richmond Central | Elgar Park | 2:00pm |
| Albert Park v Hawthorn | Bob Woodfull Oval | 2:00pm |
| Round 10 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, June 27 | ||
| Box Hill North v Albert Park | Elgar Park | 2:00pm |
| La Trobe University v Richmond Central | Tony Sheehan Oval | 2:00pm |
| Hawthorn v Wattle Park | Rathmines Road Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Round 11 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, July 18 | ||
| Wattle Park v Box Hill North | Bennettswood Sports Ground | 2:00pm |
| Richmond Central v Albert Park | Kevin Bartlett Reserve | 2:00pm |
| La Trobe University v Hawthorn | Tony Sheehan Oval | 2:00pm |
| Round 12 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, July 25 | ||
| Box Hill North v La Trobe University | Elgar Park | 2:00pm |
| Albert Park v Wattle Park | Bob Woodfull Oval | 2:00pm |
| Hawthorn v Richmond Central | Rathmines Road Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Round 13 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, August 1 | ||
| Box Hill North v Hawthorn | Elgar Park | 2:00pm |
| Richmond Central v Wattle Park | Kevin Bartlett Reserve | 2:00pm |
| La Trobe University v Albert Park | Tony Sheehan Oval | 2:00pm |
| Round 14 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, August 8 | ||
| Wattle Park v La Trobe University | Bennettswood Sports Ground | 2:00pm |
| Albert Park v Hawthorn | Bob Woodfull Oval | 2:00pm |
| Richmond Central v Box Hill North | Kevin Bartlett Reserve | 2:00pm |
| Round 15 | Venue | Time |
| Saturday, August 15 | ||
| Albert Park v Box Hill North | Bob Woodfull Oval | 2:00pm |
| La Trobe University v Richmond Central | Tony Sheehan Oval | 2:00pm |
| Hawthorn v Wattle Park | Rathmines Road Reserve | 2:00pm |
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