AFL Round 24: Kids Go Free in Victoria This Weekend

The 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season is heading into its final home-and-away round this Thursday, and Melbourne families have one more big footy weekend to enjoy together before the 2026 Toyota AFL Finals Series!

Plus, thanks to the Victorian Government and Coles, kids go FREE to all six Round 24 games. That's a fun weekend of action-packed entertainment sorted, without breaking the bank!

AFL Round 24: Kids Go Free To Six Big Games This Weekend

Round 24 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season is upon us, and it's a weekend of footy you don't want to miss, packed with big games, unmissable moments and the chance to see your team live for one last time before the 2026 Toyota AFL Finals Series kicks off.

With six games across Melbourne and Geelong, there are plenty of chances to round up the family and soak up the atmosphere of one of the biggest weekends on the AFL calendar.

Plus, thanks to the Victorian Government and Coles, little footy fans aged 14 and under can attend all six Victorian Round 24 games for FREE.

AFL Round 24 Fixtures in Victoria

Marvel Stadium Games

There’s even more fun happening at Marvel Stadium with match-day activations. Up to 1,000 children will receive a free Sherrin footy at each match, giving young fans a special souvenir to take home. Families can also get involved in surprise-and-delight promotions for a chance to win tickets to an upcoming Marvel Stadium concert.

St Kilda v Gold Coast SUNS at Marvel Stadium
Thursday 20 August | 7:30 pm  
- Get around the Saints as Brad Hill celebrates his 300th game and take the whole family for the price of one adult ticket with the Family Bundle. Get two tickets for the price of one, plus Kids Go Free! Use code: SAINTSROUND24.

Carlton v Fremantle at Marvel Stadium
Saturday 22 August | 1:15 pm
- Head to the Junior ‘Baggers Zone outside Gate 7 for face painting, bracelet making, colouring-in and DJ tunes. Pick up a mini football from Bupa, leave a message for the team, visit the Maurice Blackburn Lawyers memberships giveaway, and have a bounce on the Macca’s inflatable. For the big Pitto fans, Level 1, Bay 27 is becoming the Pitto Pit to celebrate the much-loved ruckman’s 100th AFL game.

Essendon v Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium
Sunday 23 August | 12:20 pm
- Snap up the 2-for-1 ticket offer, plus Kids Go Free, so you can take the whole family for just $27! Swing by the Dons Truck on the concourse for your chance to score prizes, VIP experiences, ticketing offers and Essendon merchandise giveaways.

More Victorian Games

Collingwood v Lions at MCG
Friday 21 August | 7:40 pm

Melbourne v Bulldogs at MCG Saturday
22 August | 4:15 pm
- Little fans can hit the dance floor at the Kids Disco, settle in for some Silly Stories, or get creative at the LEGO^® Locker Room. Take a swing at Zurich Mini Golf, enjoy free face painting, or get a haircut from Koltyn Cutz, plus jump aboard the Dee Train for more match-day fun!

Geelong v Richmond at GMHBA Stadium
Saturday 22 August | 7:45 pm
- There will be fun activations designed especially for kids, including face painting and junior item giveaways.

Get the family together and make the most of this huge weekend of AFL footy action. The final home-and-away round is an exciting time to be in the stands and soak up the buzz of live sport.

Visit AFL Kids Go Free in Vic to book your tickets. 

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