The AFL is pleased to announce the fixtures for Round 1 of the 2023 Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW seasons.

Both competitions will commence the weekend of March 24-26, aligning with Round 2 of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership season.

The 2023 Smithy’s VFL season will again feature 21 teams from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. All teams who competed during the 2022 season will feature in the competition this year.

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Brisbane will kick their season off at their brand new facility, Brighton Homes Arena against Werribee on Saturday 25 March. 

Broadcast and streaming: All matches in the 2023 Smithy’s VFL season will be live streamed free via the AFL website (afl.com.au) and AFL Live Official App. Further broadcast details will be confirmed at a later time.

Live scoring and stats: Live scoring and stats will be available via both the AFL Live Official App and VFL App.

Ticketing: Where Smithy’s VFL matches are ticketed, entry is $10 for adults, $5 for concession holders and kids under 15 are free. Some venues don't charge for entry. For VFL matches played as curtain-raisers and curtain-closers at AFL venues, AFL ticketing prices apply. 

The full fixture will be revealed shortly. 

Smithy's VFL Round 1 Fixture

Saturday March 25
Brisbane Lions vs Werribee 
11:05am @ Brighton Homes Arena

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