2026 FIXTURES: DIVISION 1 & DIVSION 2 MEN
The Western Football Netball League is pleased to reveal the 2026 Fixtures for the TIV Division 1 and Division 2 Men’s seasons with both competitions to commence on Saturday 11 April.
The opening weekend of the season includes a blockbuster Grand Final rematch in TIV Division 1 with 2025 premiers Werribee Districts getting their campaign underway against Caroline Springs at Soldiers Reserve.
Other notable match-ups see last year’s home and away season runners-up Yarraville Seddon host Parkside, while two more inner west neighbours Spotswood and Newport meet just down the road at Donald McLean Reserve.
The Division 2 season begins with reigning premiers Wyndhamvale at home against Suns, while 2025 runners up North Footscray will start the year away from home against Braybrook.
The first Grand Final replay comes in Round 5 on May 9 with the Devils hosting the Falcons at Hansen Reserve.
With Anzac Day falling on Saturday 25th April the round will see rivalry games galore including the annual Hoppers Crossing and Werribee Districts match-up, as well as Point Cook versus Point Cook Centrals and Albion against Sunshine, with West Footscray and North Footscray clashing in Division 2.
The first bye for both competitions comes between Round 8 and Round 9 which is the King’s Birthday long weekend in June, while TIV Division 1 has a second bye week between Rounds 14 & 15 on the weekend of July 25.
The top five teams will again qualify for a four-week Finals Series in both TIV Division 1 and Division 2.
Commencing first will be the Division 2 finals on August 22 & 23 with the Grand Final to be played on Sundy 13th September.
Meanwhile, the TIV Division 1 Finals Series will start one week later with games on August 29 & 30 with the final day of the season taking place on Saturday 19th September.